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gem-squad_v2-train-34300 | 56f83d50a6d7ea1400e174fd | Southampton | The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated ... | What year did Edward III show up in Southampton and tell them to build walls? | What year did Edward III show up in Southampton and tell them to build walls? | [
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"text": [
"1339"
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"answer_start": [
184
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34301 | 56f83d50a6d7ea1400e174fe | Southampton | The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated ... | How many of the original towers from Southampton's walls are still standing? | How many of the original towers from Southampton's walls are still standing? | [
"How many of the original towers from Southampton's walls are still standing?"
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"text": [
"13"
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"answer_start": [
395
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34302 | 56f83d50a6d7ea1400e174ff | Southampton | The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated ... | The oldest section of the original wall around the town dates from what year? | The oldest section of the original wall around the town dates from what year? | [
"The oldest section of the original wall around the town dates from what year?"
] | {
"text": [
"1175"
],
"answer_start": [
304
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34303 | 56f83f77aef2371900625f3f | Southampton | The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls wer... | What's the name of the wall tower that was the first of its kind in England built for artillery purposes? | What's the name of the wall tower that was the first of its kind in England built for artillery purposes? | [
"What's the name of the wall tower that was the first of its kind in England built for artillery purposes?"
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"text": [
"God's House Tower"
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"answer_start": [
23
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} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34304 | 56f83f77aef2371900625f40 | Southampton | The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls wer... | In what year was the God's House Tower built? | In what year was the God's House Tower built? | [
"In what year was the God's House Tower built?"
] | {
"text": [
"1417"
],
"answer_start": [
51
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34305 | 56f83f77aef2371900625f41 | Southampton | The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls wer... | What museum was located in God's House Tower until 2011? | What museum was located in God's House Tower until 2011? | [
"What museum was located in God's House Tower until 2011?"
] | {
"text": [
"Museum of Archaeology"
],
"answer_start": [
284
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34306 | 56f83f77aef2371900625f42 | Southampton | The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls wer... | Which king of England directed new fortifications that helped Southampton rely less on its wall? | Which king of England directed new fortifications that helped Southampton rely less on its wall? | [
"Which king of England directed new fortifications that helped Southampton rely less on its wall?"
] | {
"text": [
"Henry VIII"
],
"answer_start": [
447
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34307 | 56f83f77aef2371900625f43 | Southampton | The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls wer... | In what century did Southampton complete construction of the wall around the city? | In what century did Southampton complete construction of the wall around the city? | [
"In what century did Southampton complete construction of the wall around the city?"
] | {
"text": [
"15th"
],
"answer_start": [
339
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34308 | 56f84154aef2371900625f5d | Southampton | On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Sou... | The only remaining piece of the motte and bailey castle can be seen near what modern Southampton street? | The only remaining piece of the motte and bailey castle can be seen near what modern Southampton street? | [
"The only remaining piece of the motte and bailey castle can be seen near what modern Southampton street?"
] | {
"text": [
"Castle Way"
],
"answer_start": [
260
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34309 | 56f84154aef2371900625f5e | Southampton | On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Sou... | About what year was the Franciscan friary established in Southampton? | About what year was the Franciscan friary established in Southampton? | [
"About what year was the Franciscan friary established in Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"1233"
],
"answer_start": [
344
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34310 | 56f84154aef2371900625f5f | Southampton | On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Sou... | What year did Southampton's Franciscan friary shut down? | What year did Southampton's Franciscan friary shut down? | [
"What year did Southampton's Franciscan friary shut down?"
] | {
"text": [
"1538"
],
"answer_start": [
366
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34311 | 56f84154aef2371900625f60 | Southampton | On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Sou... | In what decade were the leftovers of the Southampton friary destroyed? | In what decade were the leftovers of the Southampton friary destroyed? | [
"In what decade were the leftovers of the Southampton friary destroyed?"
] | {
"text": [
"1940s"
],
"answer_start": [
395
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34312 | 56f84154aef2371900625f61 | Southampton | On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Sou... | What landmark now sits on the site of the Franciscan friary in Southampton? | What landmark now sits on the site of the Franciscan friary in Southampton? | [
"What landmark now sits on the site of the Franciscan friary in Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"Friary House"
],
"answer_start": [
430
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34313 | 56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a5 | Southampton | Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the wa... | In what year was the friars' water supply system built in Southampton? | In what year was the friars' water supply system built in Southampton? | [
"In what year was the friars' water supply system built in Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"1290"
],
"answer_start": [
118
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34314 | 56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a6 | Southampton | Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the wa... | Where was the water brought from by the friars' supply system? | Where was the water brought from by the friars' supply system? | [
"Where was the water brought from by the friars' supply system?"
] | {
"text": [
"Conduit Head"
],
"answer_start": [
154
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34315 | 56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a7 | Southampton | Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the wa... | What year did the friars start letting the rest of Southampton use the water from their system? | What year did the friars start letting the rest of Southampton use the water from their system? | [
"What year did the friars start letting the rest of Southampton use the water from their system?"
] | {
"text": [
"1310"
],
"answer_start": [
339
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34316 | 56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a8 | Southampton | Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the wa... | When was ownership of the medieval water supply system given to the town of Southampton? | When was ownership of the medieval water supply system given to the town of Southampton? | [
"When was ownership of the medieval water supply system given to the town of Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"1420"
],
"answer_start": [
405
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34317 | 56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a9 | Southampton | Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the wa... | What's the name of the landmark on Commercial Road where remains of the friars' water system can be seen? | What's the name of the landmark on Commercial Road where remains of the friars' water system can be seen? | [
"What's the name of the landmark on Commercial Road where remains of the friars' water system can be seen?"
] | {
"text": [
"Conduit House"
],
"answer_start": [
446
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34318 | 56f858c6aef2371900626007 | Southampton | In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town. | What war was taking place in the 1640s in England? | What war was taking place in the 1640s in England? | [
"What war was taking place in the 1640s in England?"
] | {
"text": [
"English Civil War"
],
"answer_start": [
20
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34319 | 56f858c6aef2371900626008 | Southampton | In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town. | What year did a Parliamentary garrison enter Southampton? | What year did a Parliamentary garrison enter Southampton? | [
"What year did a Parliamentary garrison enter Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"1642"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34320 | 56f858c6aef2371900626009 | Southampton | In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town. | What is the furthest town the Royalists reached during their advance into Southampton in 1644? | What is the furthest town the Royalists reached during their advance into Southampton in 1644? | [
"What is the furthest town the Royalists reached during their advance into Southampton in 1644?"
] | {
"text": [
"Redbridge"
],
"answer_start": [
121
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34321 | 56f858c6aef237190062600a | Southampton | In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town. | In what month of 1644 did the Royalists fail to take Redbridge? | In what month of 1644 did the Royalists fail to take Redbridge? | [
"In what month of 1644 did the Royalists fail to take Redbridge?"
] | {
"text": [
"March"
],
"answer_start": [
148
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34322 | 56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175b9 | Southampton | During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding ya... | What skilled trade was a central industry for Southampton in the Middle Ages? | What skilled trade was a central industry for Southampton in the Middle Ages? | [
"What skilled trade was a central industry for Southampton in the Middle Ages?"
] | {
"text": [
"shipbuilding"
],
"answer_start": [
24
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34323 | 56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175ba | Southampton | During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding ya... | What's the name of the famed warship built in Southampton for Henry V? | What's the name of the famed warship built in Southampton for Henry V? | [
"What's the name of the famed warship built in Southampton for Henry V?"
] | {
"text": [
"HMS Grace Dieu"
],
"answer_start": [
105
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34324 | 56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175bb | Southampton | During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding ya... | What was the name of the man who overhauled block-making to mechanize the process? | What was the name of the man who overhauled block-making to mechanize the process? | [
"What was the name of the man who overhauled block-making to mechanize the process?"
] | {
"text": [
"Walter Taylor"
],
"answer_start": [
146
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34325 | 56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175bc | Southampton | During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding ya... | Between 1904 and 2004, what shipbuilding company employed a large portion of Southampton? | Between 1904 and 2004, what shipbuilding company employed a large portion of Southampton? | [
"Between 1904 and 2004, what shipbuilding company employed a large portion of Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"Thornycroft"
],
"answer_start": [
293
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34326 | 56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175bd | Southampton | During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding ya... | In what historical period did Walter Taylor's improvements on block-making play an important role? | In what historical period did Walter Taylor's improvements on block-making play an important role? | [
"In what historical period did Walter Taylor's improvements on block-making play an important role?"
] | {
"text": [
"Industrial Revolution"
],
"answer_start": [
247
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34327 | 56f85e22aef2371900626023 | Southampton | Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were ... | What battle did King Henry leave for in 1415? | What battle did King Henry leave for in 1415? | [
"What battle did King Henry leave for in 1415?"
] | {
"text": [
"Battle of Agincourt"
],
"answer_start": [
40
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34328 | 56f85e22aef2371900626024 | Southampton | Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were ... | What group did the men accused of high treason, including Henry Scrope and Sir Thomas Grey, lead? | What group did the men accused of high treason, including Henry Scrope and Sir Thomas Grey, lead? | [
"What group did the men accused of high treason, including Henry Scrope and Sir Thomas Grey, lead?"
] | {
"text": [
"Southampton Plot"
],
"answer_start": [
93
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34329 | 56f85e22aef2371900626025 | Southampton | Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were ... | What is the public house where the men from Southampton Plot were tried called now? | What is the public house where the men from Southampton Plot were tried called now? | [
"What is the public house where the men from Southampton Plot were tried called now?"
] | {
"text": [
"Red Lion"
],
"answer_start": [
268
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34330 | 56f85e22aef2371900626026 | Southampton | Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were ... | What was the Earl of Cambridge's first name? | What was the Earl of Cambridge's first name? | [
"What was the Earl of Cambridge's first name?"
] | {
"text": [
"Richard"
],
"answer_start": [
111
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34331 | 56f85e22aef2371900626027 | Southampton | Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were ... | Outside of what structure did the execution of the Southampton Plot leaders take place? | Outside of what structure did the execution of the Southampton Plot leaders take place? | [
"Outside of what structure did the execution of the Southampton Plot leaders take place?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Bargate"
],
"answer_start": [
364
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34332 | 56f86064aef237190062602d | Southampton | Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the pre... | What did the military use Southampton for during wars in the 18th century? | What did the military use Southampton for during wars in the 18th century? | [
"What did the military use Southampton for during wars in the 18th century?"
] | {
"text": [
"embarkation"
],
"answer_start": [
39
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34333 | 56f86064aef237190062602e | Southampton | Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the pre... | In addition to wars with the French and the Boer War, in which notable war in the 18th century did Southampton play a role? | In addition to wars with the French and the Boer War, in which notable war in the 18th century did Southampton play a role? | [
"In addition to wars with the French and the Boer War, in which notable war in the 18th century did Southampton play a role?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Crimean war"
],
"answer_start": [
104
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34334 | 56f86064aef237190062602f | Southampton | Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the pre... | What war won Southampton the title of No. 1 Military Embarkation port? | What war won Southampton the title of No. 1 Military Embarkation port? | [
"What war won Southampton the title of No. 1 Military Embarkation port?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Great War"
],
"answer_start": [
205
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34335 | 56f86064aef2371900626030 | Southampton | Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the pre... | What group of people in addition to wounded soldiers from the Great War often were brought to Southampton for treatment? | What group of people in addition to wounded soldiers from the Great War often were brought to Southampton for treatment? | [
"What group of people in addition to wounded soldiers from the Great War often were brought to Southampton for treatment?"
] | {
"text": [
"POWs"
],
"answer_start": [
284
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34336 | 56f86064aef2371900626031 | Southampton | Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the pre... | In what year did Southampton lead preparations for the Invasion of Europe? | In what year did Southampton lead preparations for the Invasion of Europe? | [
"In what year did Southampton lead preparations for the Invasion of Europe?"
] | {
"text": [
"1944"
],
"answer_start": [
360
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34337 | 56f86358aef2371900626037 | Southampton | Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide. | When did Southampton turn into a spa town? | When did Southampton turn into a spa town? | [
"When did Southampton turn into a spa town?"
] | {
"text": [
"1740"
],
"answer_start": [
33
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34338 | 56f86358aef2371900626038 | Southampton | Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide. | Despite not having a good beach, what decade saw Southampton become popular for sea bathing? | Despite not having a good beach, what decade saw Southampton become popular for sea bathing? | [
"Despite not having a good beach, what decade saw Southampton become popular for sea bathing?"
] | {
"text": [
"1760s"
],
"answer_start": [
96
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34339 | 56f86358aef2371900626039 | Southampton | Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide. | Where in Southampton were special baths filled by seawater constructed? | Where in Southampton were special baths filled by seawater constructed? | [
"Where in Southampton were special baths filled by seawater constructed?"
] | {
"text": [
"West Quay"
],
"answer_start": [
210
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34340 | 56f86358aef237190062603a | Southampton | Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide. | What change in flow of the sea controlled the innovative baths at West Quay? | What change in flow of the sea controlled the innovative baths at West Quay? | [
"What change in flow of the sea controlled the innovative baths at West Quay?"
] | {
"text": [
"the tide"
],
"answer_start": [
276
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34341 | 56f865baaef237190062603f | Southampton | The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to Lon... | In what historical period did Southampton expand greatly? | In what historical period did Southampton expand greatly? | [
"In what historical period did Southampton expand greatly?"
] | {
"text": [
"Victorian era"
],
"answer_start": [
48
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34342 | 56f865baaef2371900626040 | Southampton | The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to Lon... | What year was the Southampton Docks company created? | What year was the Southampton Docks company created? | [
"What year was the Southampton Docks company created?"
] | {
"text": [
"1835"
],
"answer_start": [
112
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34343 | 56f865baaef2371900626041 | Southampton | The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to Lon... | In what month of 1838 was stone laid for the foundation of the Southampton docks? | In what month of 1838 was stone laid for the foundation of the Southampton docks? | [
"In what month of 1838 was stone laid for the foundation of the Southampton docks?"
] | {
"text": [
"October"
],
"answer_start": [
121
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34344 | 56f865baaef2371900626042 | Southampton | The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to Lon... | What year did the railroad to London from Southampton open fully? | What year did the railroad to London from Southampton open fully? | [
"What year did the railroad to London from Southampton open fully?"
] | {
"text": [
"1840"
],
"answer_start": [
348
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34345 | 56f865baaef2371900626043 | Southampton | The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to Lon... | What name did Southampton earn for its importance in creating a link to London? | What name did Southampton earn for its importance in creating a link to London? | [
"What name did Southampton earn for its importance in creating a link to London?"
] | {
"text": [
"The Gateway to the Empire"
],
"answer_start": [
395
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34346 | 56f86721aef2371900626049 | Southampton | In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a ... | Who wrote "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star"? | Who wrote "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star"? | [
"Who wrote \"The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star\"?"
] | {
"text": [
"John Choules"
],
"answer_start": [
60
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34347 | 56f86721aef237190062604a | Southampton | In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a ... | What town did Choules say had the only Main Street more beautiful than Southampton's? | What town did Choules say had the only Main Street more beautiful than Southampton's? | [
"What town did Choules say had the only Main Street more beautiful than Southampton's?"
] | {
"text": [
"Oxford"
],
"answer_start": [
197
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34348 | 56f86721aef237190062604b | Southampton | In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a ... | How long was Southampton's High Street as described by Choules? | How long was Southampton's High Street as described by Choules? | [
"How long was Southampton's High Street as described by Choules?"
] | {
"text": [
"one mile and a half"
],
"answer_start": [
305
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34349 | 56f86721aef237190062604c | Southampton | In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a ... | What adjective did Choules use to describe the shops of Southampton's High Street? | What adjective did Choules use to describe the shops of Southampton's High Street? | [
"What adjective did Choules use to describe the shops of Southampton's High Street?"
] | {
"text": [
"elegant"
],
"answer_start": [
520
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34350 | 56f86721aef237190062604d | Southampton | In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a ... | Choules complimented the streets of Southampton for being kept in what condition? | Choules complimented the streets of Southampton for being kept in what condition? | [
"Choules complimented the streets of Southampton for being kept in what condition?"
] | {
"text": [
"clean"
],
"answer_start": [
566
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34351 | 56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e1 | Southampton | The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port f... | What famous ship left Southampton's port carrying the Pilgrim Fathers? | What famous ship left Southampton's port carrying the Pilgrim Fathers? | [
"What famous ship left Southampton's port carrying the Pilgrim Fathers?"
] | {
"text": [
"Mayflower"
],
"answer_start": [
67
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34352 | 56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e2 | Southampton | The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port f... | What year did the Mayflower set sail from Southampton? | What year did the Mayflower set sail from Southampton? | [
"What year did the Mayflower set sail from Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"1620"
],
"answer_start": [
80
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34353 | 56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e3 | Southampton | The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port f... | How many crew members out of every five on the RMS Titanic were Sotonians? | How many crew members out of every five on the RMS Titanic were Sotonians? | [
"How many crew members out of every five on the RMS Titanic were Sotonians?"
] | {
"text": [
"Four"
],
"answer_start": [
136
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34354 | 56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e4 | Southampton | The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port f... | What company operated passenger ships across the Atlantic, including the RMS Queen Elizabeth? | What company operated passenger ships across the Atlantic, including the RMS Queen Elizabeth? | [
"What company operated passenger ships across the Atlantic, including the RMS Queen Elizabeth?"
] | {
"text": [
"Cunard"
],
"answer_start": [
372
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34355 | 56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e5 | Southampton | The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port f... | In what year did Southampton Container Terminals open? | In what year did Southampton Container Terminals open? | [
"In what year did Southampton Container Terminals open?"
] | {
"text": [
"1968"
],
"answer_start": [
598
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34356 | 56f86abca6d7ea1400e175eb | Southampton | The Supermarine Spitfire was designed and developed in Southampton, evolving from the Schneider trophy-winning seaplanes of the 1920s and 1930s. Its designer, R J Mitchell, lived in the Portswood area of Southampton, and his house is today marked with a blue plaque. Heavy bombing of the factory in September 1940 destro... | Who designed the Supermarine Spitfire? | Who designed the Supermarine Spitfire? | [
"Who designed the Supermarine Spitfire?"
] | {
"text": [
"R J Mitchell"
],
"answer_start": [
159
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34357 | 56f86abca6d7ea1400e175ec | Southampton | The Supermarine Spitfire was designed and developed in Southampton, evolving from the Schneider trophy-winning seaplanes of the 1920s and 1930s. Its designer, R J Mitchell, lived in the Portswood area of Southampton, and his house is today marked with a blue plaque. Heavy bombing of the factory in September 1940 destro... | What area of Southampton did Mitchell hail from? | What area of Southampton did Mitchell hail from? | [
"What area of Southampton did Mitchell hail from?"
] | {
"text": [
"Portswood"
],
"answer_start": [
186
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34358 | 56f86abca6d7ea1400e175ed | Southampton | The Supermarine Spitfire was designed and developed in Southampton, evolving from the Schneider trophy-winning seaplanes of the 1920s and 1930s. Its designer, R J Mitchell, lived in the Portswood area of Southampton, and his house is today marked with a blue plaque. Heavy bombing of the factory in September 1940 destro... | What color is the plaque that marks the Spitfire designer's house? | What color is the plaque that marks the Spitfire designer's house? | [
"What color is the plaque that marks the Spitfire designer's house?"
] | {
"text": [
"blue"
],
"answer_start": [
254
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34359 | 56f86abca6d7ea1400e175ee | Southampton | The Supermarine Spitfire was designed and developed in Southampton, evolving from the Schneider trophy-winning seaplanes of the 1920s and 1930s. Its designer, R J Mitchell, lived in the Portswood area of Southampton, and his house is today marked with a blue plaque. Heavy bombing of the factory in September 1940 destro... | In what month of 1940 did bombs destroy the factory that made Mitchell's seaplanes? | In what month of 1940 did bombs destroy the factory that made Mitchell's seaplanes? | [
"In what month of 1940 did bombs destroy the factory that made Mitchell's seaplanes?"
] | {
"text": [
"September"
],
"answer_start": [
299
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34360 | 56f86abca6d7ea1400e175ef | Southampton | The Supermarine Spitfire was designed and developed in Southampton, evolving from the Schneider trophy-winning seaplanes of the 1920s and 1930s. Its designer, R J Mitchell, lived in the Portswood area of Southampton, and his house is today marked with a blue plaque. Heavy bombing of the factory in September 1940 destro... | Which forces did Southampton supply after D-Day that made it a target for many Luftwaffe air raids? | Which forces did Southampton supply after D-Day that made it a target for many Luftwaffe air raids? | [
"Which forces did Southampton supply after D-Day that made it a target for many Luftwaffe air raids?"
] | {
"text": [
"Allied forces"
],
"answer_start": [
678
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34361 | 56f86baca6d7ea1400e175ff | Southampton | 630 people lost their lives as a result of the air raids on Southampton and nearly 2,000 more were injured, not to mention the thousands of buildings damaged or destroyed. | How many people died because of the bombs dropped on Southampton? | How many people died because of the bombs dropped on Southampton? | [
"How many people died because of the bombs dropped on Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"630"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34362 | 56f86baca6d7ea1400e17600 | Southampton | 630 people lost their lives as a result of the air raids on Southampton and nearly 2,000 more were injured, not to mention the thousands of buildings damaged or destroyed. | In addition to casualties, about how many people were wounded by air raids on Southampton? | In addition to casualties, about how many people were wounded by air raids on Southampton? | [
"In addition to casualties, about how many people were wounded by air raids on Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"2,000"
],
"answer_start": [
83
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34363 | 56f86baca6d7ea1400e17601 | Southampton | 630 people lost their lives as a result of the air raids on Southampton and nearly 2,000 more were injured, not to mention the thousands of buildings damaged or destroyed. | Was it hundreds or thousands of buildings in Southampton that sustained damage from air raids? | Was it hundreds or thousands of buildings in Southampton that sustained damage from air raids? | [
"Was it hundreds or thousands of buildings in Southampton that sustained damage from air raids?"
] | {
"text": [
"thousands"
],
"answer_start": [
127
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34364 | 56f86db0a6d7ea1400e1760f | Southampton | Pockets of Georgian architecture survived the war, but much of the city was levelled. There has been extensive redevelopment since World War II. Increasing traffic congestion in the 1920s led to partial demolition of medieval walls around the Bargate in 1932 and 1938. However a large portion of those walls remain. | What style of architecture partially survived the war? | What style of architecture partially survived the war? | [
"What style of architecture partially survived the war?"
] | {
"text": [
"Georgian"
],
"answer_start": [
11
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34365 | 56f86db0a6d7ea1400e17610 | Southampton | Pockets of Georgian architecture survived the war, but much of the city was levelled. There has been extensive redevelopment since World War II. Increasing traffic congestion in the 1920s led to partial demolition of medieval walls around the Bargate in 1932 and 1938. However a large portion of those walls remain. | Southampton has been redeveloped almost entirely in the years since which war? | Southampton has been redeveloped almost entirely in the years since which war? | [
"Southampton has been redeveloped almost entirely in the years since which war?"
] | {
"text": [
"World War II"
],
"answer_start": [
131
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34366 | 56f86db0a6d7ea1400e17611 | Southampton | Pockets of Georgian architecture survived the war, but much of the city was levelled. There has been extensive redevelopment since World War II. Increasing traffic congestion in the 1920s led to partial demolition of medieval walls around the Bargate in 1932 and 1938. However a large portion of those walls remain. | In which decade did there start to be a lot of traffic in Southampton? | In which decade did there start to be a lot of traffic in Southampton? | [
"In which decade did there start to be a lot of traffic in Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"1920s"
],
"answer_start": [
182
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34367 | 56f86db0a6d7ea1400e17612 | Southampton | Pockets of Georgian architecture survived the war, but much of the city was levelled. There has been extensive redevelopment since World War II. Increasing traffic congestion in the 1920s led to partial demolition of medieval walls around the Bargate in 1932 and 1938. However a large portion of those walls remain. | Some of the walls around which landmark were demolished in the 1930s? | Some of the walls around which landmark were demolished in the 1930s? | [
"Some of the walls around which landmark were demolished in the 1930s?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Bargate"
],
"answer_start": [
239
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34368 | 56f86ea1a6d7ea1400e17617 | Southampton | A Royal Charter in 1952 upgraded University College at Highfield to the University of Southampton. Southampton acquired city status, becoming the City of Southampton in 1964. | What document declared the upgrade of University College at Highfield? | What document declared the upgrade of University College at Highfield? | [
"What document declared the upgrade of University College at Highfield?"
] | {
"text": [
"Royal Charter"
],
"answer_start": [
2
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34369 | 56f86ea1a6d7ea1400e17618 | Southampton | A Royal Charter in 1952 upgraded University College at Highfield to the University of Southampton. Southampton acquired city status, becoming the City of Southampton in 1964. | What is the new name of University College at Highfield? | What is the new name of University College at Highfield? | [
"What is the new name of University College at Highfield?"
] | {
"text": [
"University of Southampton"
],
"answer_start": [
72
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34370 | 56f86ea1a6d7ea1400e17619 | Southampton | A Royal Charter in 1952 upgraded University College at Highfield to the University of Southampton. Southampton acquired city status, becoming the City of Southampton in 1964. | When did Southampton officially become a city? | When did Southampton officially become a city? | [
"When did Southampton officially become a city?"
] | {
"text": [
"1964"
],
"answer_start": [
169
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34371 | 56f86ea1a6d7ea1400e1761a | Southampton | A Royal Charter in 1952 upgraded University College at Highfield to the University of Southampton. Southampton acquired city status, becoming the City of Southampton in 1964. | In what year did the Royal Charter give the University of Southampton its name? | In what year did the Royal Charter give the University of Southampton its name? | [
"In what year did the Royal Charter give the University of Southampton its name?"
] | {
"text": [
"1952"
],
"answer_start": [
19
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34372 | 56f86ffba6d7ea1400e17633 | Southampton | After the establishment of Hampshire County Council, following the act in 1888, Southampton became a county borough within the county of Hampshire, which meant that it had many features of a county, but governance was now shared between the Corporation in Southampton and the new county council. There is a great source ... | In what year did an act establish the Hampshire County Council? | In what year did an act establish the Hampshire County Council? | [
"In what year did an act establish the Hampshire County Council?"
] | {
"text": [
"1888"
],
"answer_start": [
74
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34373 | 56f86ffba6d7ea1400e17634 | Southampton | After the establishment of Hampshire County Council, following the act in 1888, Southampton became a county borough within the county of Hampshire, which meant that it had many features of a county, but governance was now shared between the Corporation in Southampton and the new county council. There is a great source ... | What organization did the new county council share governance of Southampton with? | What organization did the new county council share governance of Southampton with? | [
"What organization did the new county council share governance of Southampton with?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Corporation in Southampton"
],
"answer_start": [
237
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34374 | 56f86ffba6d7ea1400e17635 | Southampton | After the establishment of Hampshire County Council, following the act in 1888, Southampton became a county borough within the county of Hampshire, which meant that it had many features of a county, but governance was now shared between the Corporation in Southampton and the new county council. There is a great source ... | What year was the county of Hampshire officially named? | What year was the county of Hampshire officially named? | [
"What year was the county of Hampshire officially named?"
] | {
"text": [
"1959"
],
"answer_start": [
515
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34375 | 56f86ffba6d7ea1400e17636 | Southampton | After the establishment of Hampshire County Council, following the act in 1888, Southampton became a county borough within the county of Hampshire, which meant that it had many features of a county, but governance was now shared between the Corporation in Southampton and the new county council. There is a great source ... | Even before it was official, Hampshire was often called Hampshire or what ancient variation of the name? | Even before it was official, Hampshire was often called Hampshire or what ancient variation of the name? | [
"Even before it was official, Hampshire was often called Hampshire or what ancient variation of the name?"
] | {
"text": [
"Hantscire"
],
"answer_start": [
580
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34376 | 56f86ffba6d7ea1400e17637 | Southampton | After the establishment of Hampshire County Council, following the act in 1888, Southampton became a county borough within the county of Hampshire, which meant that it had many features of a county, but governance was now shared between the Corporation in Southampton and the new county council. There is a great source ... | What designation was Southampton given in 1974? | What designation was Southampton given in 1974? | [
"What designation was Southampton given in 1974?"
] | {
"text": [
"non-metropolitan district"
],
"answer_start": [
626
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34377 | 56f87420a6d7ea1400e17665 | Southampton | Southampton as a Port and city has had a long history of administrative independence of the surrounding County; as far back as the reign of King John the town and its port were removed from the writ of the King's Sheriff in Hampshire and the rights of custom and toll were granted by the King to the burgesses of Southam... | Southampton's history of administrative independence dates back to the reign of which king? | Southampton's history of administrative independence dates back to the reign of which king? | [
"Southampton's history of administrative independence dates back to the reign of which king?"
] | {
"text": [
"King John"
],
"answer_start": [
140
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34378 | 56f87420a6d7ea1400e17666 | Southampton | Southampton as a Port and city has had a long history of administrative independence of the surrounding County; as far back as the reign of King John the town and its port were removed from the writ of the King's Sheriff in Hampshire and the rights of custom and toll were granted by the King to the burgesses of Southam... | What was the annual fee paid by the burgesses of Southampton for the rights of custom and toll laid out in the charter of 1199? | What was the annual fee paid by the burgesses of Southampton for the rights of custom and toll laid out in the charter of 1199? | [
"What was the annual fee paid by the burgesses of Southampton for the rights of custom and toll laid out in the charter of 1199?"
] | {
"text": [
"£200"
],
"answer_start": [
429
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34379 | 56f87420a6d7ea1400e17667 | Southampton | Southampton as a Port and city has had a long history of administrative independence of the surrounding County; as far back as the reign of King John the town and its port were removed from the writ of the King's Sheriff in Hampshire and the rights of custom and toll were granted by the King to the burgesses of Southam... | In the 1100s, the port of Southampton included everything between Lymington and what area? | In the 1100s, the port of Southampton included everything between Lymington and what area? | [
"In the 1100s, the port of Southampton included everything between Lymington and what area?"
] | {
"text": [
"Langstone"
],
"answer_start": [
609
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34380 | 56f87420a6d7ea1400e17668 | Southampton | Southampton as a Port and city has had a long history of administrative independence of the surrounding County; as far back as the reign of King John the town and its port were removed from the writ of the King's Sheriff in Hampshire and the rights of custom and toll were granted by the King to the burgesses of Southam... | Under what king was a charter granted in 1446/7 that separated Southampton and Portsmouth from Hampshire? | Under what king was a charter granted in 1446/7 that separated Southampton and Portsmouth from Hampshire? | [
"Under what king was a charter granted in 1446/7 that separated Southampton and Portsmouth from Hampshire?"
] | {
"text": [
"Henry VI"
],
"answer_start": [
719
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34381 | 56f87420a6d7ea1400e17669 | Southampton | Southampton as a Port and city has had a long history of administrative independence of the surrounding County; as far back as the reign of King John the town and its port were removed from the writ of the King's Sheriff in Hampshire and the rights of custom and toll were granted by the King to the burgesses of Southam... | What date was the charter regarding Southampton's tax farm signed at Orival? | What date was the charter regarding Southampton's tax farm signed at Orival? | [
"What date was the charter regarding Southampton's tax farm signed at Orival?"
] | {
"text": [
"29 June 1199"
],
"answer_start": [
468
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34382 | 56f8767fa6d7ea1400e1767f | Southampton | The status of the town was changed by a later charter of Charles I by at once the formal separation from Portsmouth and the recognition of Southampton as a county, In the charter dated 27 June 1640 the formal title of the town became 'The Town and County of the Town of Southampton'. These charters and Royal Grants, of ... | What king's charter recognized Southampton as its own county? | What king's charter recognized Southampton as its own county? | [
"What king's charter recognized Southampton as its own county?"
] | {
"text": [
"Charles I"
],
"answer_start": [
57
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34383 | 56f8767fa6d7ea1400e17680 | Southampton | The status of the town was changed by a later charter of Charles I by at once the formal separation from Portsmouth and the recognition of Southampton as a county, In the charter dated 27 June 1640 the formal title of the town became 'The Town and County of the Town of Southampton'. These charters and Royal Grants, of ... | What year did Southampton receive the charter naming it 'The Town and County of the Town of Southampton'? | What year did Southampton receive the charter naming it 'The Town and County of the Town of Southampton'? | [
"What year did Southampton receive the charter naming it 'The Town and County of the Town of Southampton'?"
] | {
"text": [
"1640"
],
"answer_start": [
193
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34384 | 56f8767fa6d7ea1400e17681 | Southampton | The status of the town was changed by a later charter of Charles I by at once the formal separation from Portsmouth and the recognition of Southampton as a county, In the charter dated 27 June 1640 the formal title of the town became 'The Town and County of the Town of Southampton'. These charters and Royal Grants, of ... | What era in history saw local government begin setting up County Councils in the area? | What era in history saw local government begin setting up County Councils in the area? | [
"What era in history saw local government begin setting up County Councils in the area?"
] | {
"text": [
"Victorian period"
],
"answer_start": [
506
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34385 | 56f8767fa6d7ea1400e17682 | Southampton | The status of the town was changed by a later charter of Charles I by at once the formal separation from Portsmouth and the recognition of Southampton as a county, In the charter dated 27 June 1640 the formal title of the town became 'The Town and County of the Town of Southampton'. These charters and Royal Grants, of ... | After 1888, which Council took over some governance of Southampton Town? | After 1888, which Council took over some governance of Southampton Town? | [
"After 1888, which Council took over some governance of Southampton Town?"
] | {
"text": [
"Hampshire County Council"
],
"answer_start": [
622
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34386 | 56f8767fa6d7ea1400e17683 | Southampton | The status of the town was changed by a later charter of Charles I by at once the formal separation from Portsmouth and the recognition of Southampton as a county, In the charter dated 27 June 1640 the formal title of the town became 'The Town and County of the Town of Southampton'. These charters and Royal Grants, of ... | What was the year that Queen Elizabeth II's charter created the City and County of the City of Southampton? | What was the year that Queen Elizabeth II's charter created the City and County of the City of Southampton? | [
"What was the year that Queen Elizabeth II's charter created the City and County of the City of Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"1964"
],
"answer_start": [
886
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34387 | 56f87773a6d7ea1400e17697 | Southampton | The city has undergone many changes to its governance over the centuries and once again became administratively independent from Hampshire County as it was made into a unitary authority in a local government reorganisation on 1 April 1997, a result of the 1992 Local Government Act. The district remains part of the Hamp... | What county did the city of Southampton become administratively independent of in April of 1997? | What county did the city of Southampton become administratively independent of in April of 1997? | [
"What county did the city of Southampton become administratively independent of in April of 1997?"
] | {
"text": [
"Hampshire County"
],
"answer_start": [
129
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34388 | 56f87773a6d7ea1400e17698 | Southampton | The city has undergone many changes to its governance over the centuries and once again became administratively independent from Hampshire County as it was made into a unitary authority in a local government reorganisation on 1 April 1997, a result of the 1992 Local Government Act. The district remains part of the Hamp... | What official designation did Southampton receive in the April 1997 local government reorganization? | What official designation did Southampton receive in the April 1997 local government reorganization? | [
"What official designation did Southampton receive in the April 1997 local government reorganization?"
] | {
"text": [
"unitary authority"
],
"answer_start": [
168
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34389 | 56f87773a6d7ea1400e17699 | Southampton | The city has undergone many changes to its governance over the centuries and once again became administratively independent from Hampshire County as it was made into a unitary authority in a local government reorganisation on 1 April 1997, a result of the 1992 Local Government Act. The district remains part of the Hamp... | What act was responsible for the reorganization of local government on April 1, 1997? | What act was responsible for the reorganization of local government on April 1, 1997? | [
"What act was responsible for the reorganization of local government on April 1, 1997?"
] | {
"text": [
"1992 Local Government Act"
],
"answer_start": [
256
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34390 | 56f87773a6d7ea1400e1769a | Southampton | The city has undergone many changes to its governance over the centuries and once again became administratively independent from Hampshire County as it was made into a unitary authority in a local government reorganisation on 1 April 1997, a result of the 1992 Local Government Act. The district remains part of the Hamp... | What ceremonial county does Southampton still belong to? | What ceremonial county does Southampton still belong to? | [
"What ceremonial county does Southampton still belong to?"
] | {
"text": [
"Hampshire"
],
"answer_start": [
316
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34391 | 56f8781aa6d7ea1400e1769f | Southampton | Southampton City Council consists of 48 councillors, 3 for each of the 16 wards. Council elections are held in early May for one third of the seats (one councillor for each ward), elected for a four-year term, so there are elections three years out of four. Since the 2015 council elections, the composition of the counc... | How many concillors sit on Southampton's City Council? | How many concillors sit on Southampton's City Council? | [
"How many concillors sit on Southampton's City Council?"
] | {
"text": [
"48"
],
"answer_start": [
37
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34392 | 56f8781aa6d7ea1400e176a0 | Southampton | Southampton City Council consists of 48 councillors, 3 for each of the 16 wards. Council elections are held in early May for one third of the seats (one councillor for each ward), elected for a four-year term, so there are elections three years out of four. Since the 2015 council elections, the composition of the counc... | How man wards are there in Southampton? | How man wards are there in Southampton? | [
"How man wards are there in Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"16"
],
"answer_start": [
71
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34393 | 56f8781aa6d7ea1400e176a1 | Southampton | Southampton City Council consists of 48 councillors, 3 for each of the 16 wards. Council elections are held in early May for one third of the seats (one councillor for each ward), elected for a four-year term, so there are elections three years out of four. Since the 2015 council elections, the composition of the counc... | How many councillors are assigned to each ward in Southampton? | How many councillors are assigned to each ward in Southampton? | [
"How many councillors are assigned to each ward in Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"3"
],
"answer_start": [
53
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34394 | 56f8781aa6d7ea1400e176a2 | Southampton | Southampton City Council consists of 48 councillors, 3 for each of the 16 wards. Council elections are held in early May for one third of the seats (one councillor for each ward), elected for a four-year term, so there are elections three years out of four. Since the 2015 council elections, the composition of the counc... | In what month are council elections held? | In what month are council elections held? | [
"In what month are council elections held?"
] | {
"text": [
"May"
],
"answer_start": [
117
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34395 | 56f8781aa6d7ea1400e176a3 | Southampton | Southampton City Council consists of 48 councillors, 3 for each of the 16 wards. Council elections are held in early May for one third of the seats (one councillor for each ward), elected for a four-year term, so there are elections three years out of four. Since the 2015 council elections, the composition of the counc... | In how many years of every four is a council election held in Southampton? | In how many years of every four is a council election held in Southampton? | [
"In how many years of every four is a council election held in Southampton?"
] | {
"text": [
"three"
],
"answer_start": [
233
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34396 | 56f87cd7a6d7ea1400e176d5 | Southampton | There are three members of parliament for the city: Royston Smith (Conservative) for Southampton Itchen, the constituency covering the east of the city; Dr. Alan Whitehead (Labour) for Southampton Test, which covers the west of the city; and Caroline Nokes (Conservative) for Romsey and Southampton North, which includes... | How many representatives does Southampton have in parliament? | How many representatives does Southampton have in parliament? | [
"How many representatives does Southampton have in parliament?"
] | {
"text": [
"three"
],
"answer_start": [
10
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34397 | 56f87cd7a6d7ea1400e176d6 | Southampton | There are three members of parliament for the city: Royston Smith (Conservative) for Southampton Itchen, the constituency covering the east of the city; Dr. Alan Whitehead (Labour) for Southampton Test, which covers the west of the city; and Caroline Nokes (Conservative) for Romsey and Southampton North, which includes... | What is Royston Smith's constituency? | What is Royston Smith's constituency? | [
"What is Royston Smith's constituency?"
] | {
"text": [
"Southampton Itchen"
],
"answer_start": [
85
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34398 | 56f87cd7a6d7ea1400e176d7 | Southampton | There are three members of parliament for the city: Royston Smith (Conservative) for Southampton Itchen, the constituency covering the east of the city; Dr. Alan Whitehead (Labour) for Southampton Test, which covers the west of the city; and Caroline Nokes (Conservative) for Romsey and Southampton North, which includes... | Who is Southampton Test's member of parliament? | Who is Southampton Test's member of parliament? | [
"Who is Southampton Test's member of parliament?"
] | {
"text": [
"Dr. Alan Whitehead"
],
"answer_start": [
153
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-34399 | 56f87cd7a6d7ea1400e176d8 | Southampton | There are three members of parliament for the city: Royston Smith (Conservative) for Southampton Itchen, the constituency covering the east of the city; Dr. Alan Whitehead (Labour) for Southampton Test, which covers the west of the city; and Caroline Nokes (Conservative) for Romsey and Southampton North, which includes... | To what political party does Caroline Nokes belong? | To what political party does Caroline Nokes belong? | [
"To what political party does Caroline Nokes belong?"
] | {
"text": [
"Conservative"
],
"answer_start": [
258
]
} |
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