The northumbrian people , generally , exhibit many striking and characteristic qualities , inherited most probably from the hardy and energetic northmen who settled in such numbers along the north - eastern coasts many centuries ago 一般说来,诺森伯兰郡人具有很多引人注目的、独具特色的品德,他们很可能继承了几百年前大量定居在英国东北沿岸的艰苦、彪悍的北方人秉性。