21 October 2021

Andy Capp is a Monkey Hanger!

The things you learn! I've been a fan of Andy's for years, but I had no idea that he was a Monkey Hanger! Monkey Hangers are the people of Hartlepool, Co. Durham, whence Andy hails.

Andy's statue in his hometown

And from YouTube, a video explaining why residents of Hartlepool are known as Monkey Hangers.

And the Wikipedia page with details of how the people of Hartlepool have embraced the nickname: Monkey Hanger.

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