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Pedestrianism was a popular spectator sport in the late 18th and 19th centuries, often involving betting! Newcastle and Gateshead were considered to be two of the great centres of pedestrianism and argued to have contributed to the popularity and success of middle and long distance running in the North East today.[1]

Sport George Wilson (1766 - 1822)
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The North Country's Walking "Classic" (1932)
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046410:Mens Walk, Whitley Bay July 29th 1903
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Newcastle Exchange Walking Aka Newcastle Exchange Walking (1922)
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George Wilson (1766 - 1822)
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George Wilson (1766 - 1822)
- George Wilson, born in Newcastle on the 24th June 1766, was a famous pedestrian (speed walker). 
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NINETEENTH CENTURY FOOT RACING: THE TYNESIDE CONNECTION
- Jenkins, A. Nineteenth Century Foot Racing: The Tyneside Connection, In Day, D. (ed), Pedestrianism (Manchester: MMU Sport and Leisure History, 2014), 149-170. "....Newcastle and Gateshead were regarded as two of …
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