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I was today years old when I discovered that Portsmouth is the only island city in the UK - I had never realised it is located on “Portsea Island” and not part of the mainland. I’ve even been there a few times and still never knew.
No, I did not know that either. Learning stuff is fun! Especially when it's "useless crap", which Mrs. P tells me my head is full of :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
I would have said Newport on the Isle of Wight would also be a county capital, but it does not have city status.Quote:
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What is the requirement for a town to become a city? I always thought it was there being a cathedral, then I heard that having a university qualified it. I've just read that in 2002 Preston became England's 50th city, marking the Queen's 50th year (Golden Jubilee).
I think it used to be a requirement, but then the designation of the seat of a Bishop (cathedra) was probably confered by the king at that time, so presumably any reigning monarch, as head of the Church of England can 'upgrade' the status of a church to that of cathedral if they so wish.
There are many towns in the UK that are home to cathedrals but are not cities.
I just got reminded of "The Krypton Factor" which finished 30 years ago. I used to love that series, especially the carnage on the flight simulator!
Did anyone ever land that plane on the runway? Seem to recall it happening once.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Crystal Maze was good too.
I liked its predecessor 'The Adventure Game'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventure_Game