Seabridge
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Seabridge is a suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...

 of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a market town in Staffordshire, England, and is the principal town of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme. It is part of The Potteries Urban Area and North Staffordshire. In the 2001 census the town had a population of 73,944...

 in Staffordshire
Staffordshire
Staffordshire is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. Part of the National Forest lies within its borders...

, England
England
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It is a typically middle-class area which houses mainly retired or professionals including many consultants from the nearby teaching hospital of North Staffs.

Seabridge boasts considerable historical value. Clay pots and human bones of over 20,000 years old have been discovered on the famous "Bunny Hill". This hill is also well-known for the filming of several scenes from the classic film "Wuthering Heights". In 1973, David Attenborough filmed an episode of 'The Natural World' entitled "The Life of Moles" on the hill which is now protected green belt.

Many high-quality public houses are to be found in the local area, namely The Seabridge, Dick Turpin and The Westbury Tavern. The origin of the name "Seabridge" is unknown as it is situated in the midlands, far away from any major water source.
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