Other proverbs tell us that "An honest mon an' a west wind alus go to bed at neet," and "Fleet at meyt fleet at wark."

On the right bank of the Tyne stands Wark, conveniently placed at one of the most important fords of the Tyne in former days.

Lily never eneuch cared for hersel; the wark wud tell on her a 'll warrant.

When th' wark fell off I had a bit o' brass save't up, so we were forced to start o' usin' that.