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The Meaning of North

Alex Beaumont, who grew up in the north of England, questions the meaning of 'the north'. How does it relate to the north of Scotland or Ireland?

Alex Beaumont questions the meaning of 'The North'.

Growing up in the North of England, in his youth Alex wanted nothing more than to leave for the South. Now he lives in one part of the North, and works in another, but he questions whether 'The North' is a meaningful concept at all. How does it relate to the North of Scotland, or Ireland, and what might the UK government's plan for a 'Northern Powerhouse' mean in practice?

Producer: Katie Langton.

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15 minutes

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Sun 31 Jan 2016 05:45

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  • Wed 27 Jan 2016 20:45
  • Sun 31 Jan 2016 05:45

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