Don't Start!

Posted by NeilB on April 28, 2001

In Reply to: Cockney posted by Colin on April 19, 2001

: Why are those born within the sound of Bow Bells, London called Cockneys?
: Is it with reference to the Cocks Egg?

Or else we could ask -
1. Why are people from Liverpool called Scousers?
2. Why are people from Newcastle called Geordies?