Very true, used to spend a lot of time around Hexham, ex-wife is from up there, and at the time it was said to have the highest concentration of millionaires in the UK... Swivel-eyed tories EVERYWHERE!!
They moved on to explaining why they didn't have live-in domestic staff. Although one did say he wouldn't mind the extra help while entertaining at the weekend.
And it's not like I was being nosey eavesdropping. I suspect most of the parish heard, if not the county.
You might be surprised, there's plenty of red trouser tweed blazer types in Northumberland.
Edit to add that I hope you enjoy your (presumably) visit, it's a beautiful place despite all the tories.