Great North Run: Horrible Histories author Terry Deary tells the story of the race's start

Name: Great North Run: Horrible Histories author Terry Deary tells the story of the race's start
Uploaded: 2016-09-10T05:57:48.000Z
Duration: 2 min 29 s
Description: Horrible Histories author Terry Deary, who will be running the Great North Run for the 20th time in 2016, tells the story behind the race's start.

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Horrible Histories author Terry Deary tells the story of the Great North Run start location, the city's Town Moor.

The 70-year-old will be running the event for the 20th time in 2016.

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10 September 2016