George "Geordie" Ridley (1835–1864) was a Tyneside concert hall songwriter and performer in the middle of the 19th century. His most famous song is "Blaydon Races". He was a contemporary of Edward Corvan.[1] He has been described by a council source as a candidate for Tyneside's most famous songwriter.[2]
- ^ Allan, Thomas, ed. (1891 [1972]) Allan's Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs; facsimile, with a new introduction by David Harker, ed. David Harker, pp. 446–9. Newcastle: Frank Graham.
- ^ "Gateshead Local History". Archived from the original on 4 December 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2013.