14 Things Only People From Northumberland Can Be Proud Of

7. Having The Ability To Leave The House Without A Coat In The Middle Of Winter

Northumbrians are made of tough stuff: the men wear T-shirts in December and the women are known to hit the town in mini-skirts without complaining. It might be a stereotype, but thankfully, this one is absolutely nailed on. With harsh winters and lacklustre summers, if you live in Northumberland you get used to more extreme weather conditions.