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56f84154aef2371900625f5d | The only remaining piece of the motte and bailey castle can be seen near what modern Southampton street? | Castle Way | [
"Southampton\n\nOn 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 Fran... |
56f84154aef2371900625f5e | About what year was the Franciscan friary established in Southampton? | 1233 | [
"Southampton\n\nOn 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 Fran... |
56f84154aef2371900625f5f | What year did Southampton's Franciscan friary shut down? | 1538 | [
"Southampton\n\nOn 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 Fran... |
56f84154aef2371900625f60 | In what decade were the leftovers of the Southampton friary destroyed? | 1940s | [
"Southampton\n\nOn 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 Fran... |
56f84154aef2371900625f61 | What landmark now sits on the site of the Franciscan friary in Southampton? | Friary House | [
"Southampton\n\nOn 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 Fran... |
56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a5 | In what year was the friars' water supply system built in Southampton? | 1290 | [
"Southampton\n\nElsewhere, 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 g... |
56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a6 | Where was the water brought from by the friars' supply system? | Conduit Head | [
"Southampton\n\nElsewhere, 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 g... |
56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a7 | What year did the friars start letting the rest of Southampton use the water from their system? | 1310 | [
"Southampton\n\nElsewhere, 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 g... |
56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a8 | When was ownership of the medieval water supply system given to the town of Southampton? | 1420 | [
"Southampton\n\nElsewhere, 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 g... |
56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a9 | What's the name of the landmark on Commercial Road where remains of the friars' water system can be seen? | Conduit House | [
"Southampton\n\nElsewhere, 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 g... |
56f858c6aef2371900626007 | What war was taking place in the 1640s in England? | English Civil War | [
"Southampton\n\nIn 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."
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56f858c6aef2371900626008 | What year did a Parliamentary garrison enter Southampton? | 1642 | [
"Southampton\n\nIn 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."
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56f858c6aef2371900626009 | What is the furthest town the Royalists reached during their advance into Southampton in 1644? | Redbridge | [
"Southampton\n\nIn 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."
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56f858c6aef237190062600a | In what month of 1644 did the Royalists fail to take Redbridge? | March | [
"Southampton\n\nIn 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."
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56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175b9 | What skilled trade was a central industry for Southampton in the Middle Ages? | shipbuilding | [
"Southampton\n\nDuring 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 Thornyc... |
56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175ba | What's the name of the famed warship built in Southampton for Henry V? | HMS Grace Dieu | [
"Southampton\n\nDuring 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 Thornyc... |
56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175bb | What was the name of the man who overhauled block-making to mechanize the process? | Walter Taylor | [
"Southampton\n\nDuring 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 Thornyc... |
56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175bc | Between 1904 and 2004, what shipbuilding company employed a large portion of Southampton? | Thornycroft | [
"Southampton\n\nDuring 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 Thornyc... |
56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175bd | In what historical period did Walter Taylor's improvements on block-making play an important role? | Industrial Revolution | [
"Southampton\n\nDuring 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 Thornyc... |
56f85e22aef2371900626023 | What battle did King Henry leave for in 1415? | Battle of Agincourt | [
"Southampton\n\nPrior 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 H... |
56f85e22aef2371900626024 | What group did the men accused of high treason, including Henry Scrope and Sir Thomas Grey, lead? | Southampton Plot | [
"Southampton\n\nPrior 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 H... |
56f85e22aef2371900626025 | What is the public house where the men from Southampton Plot were tried called now? | Red Lion | [
"Southampton\n\nPrior 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 H... |
56f85e22aef2371900626026 | What was the Earl of Cambridge's first name? | Richard | [
"Southampton\n\nPrior 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 H... |
56f85e22aef2371900626027 | Outside of what structure did the execution of the Southampton Plot leaders take place? | the Bargate | [
"Southampton\n\nPrior 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 H... |
56f86064aef237190062602d | What did the military use Southampton for during wars in the 18th century? | embarkation | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 als... |
56f86064aef237190062602e | In addition to wars with the French and the Boer War, in which notable war in the 18th century did Southampton play a role? | the Crimean war | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 als... |
56f86064aef237190062602f | What war won Southampton the title of No. 1 Military Embarkation port? | the Great War | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 als... |
56f86064aef2371900626030 | What group of people in addition to wounded soldiers from the Great War often were brought to Southampton for treatment? | POWs | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 als... |
56f86064aef2371900626031 | In what year did Southampton lead preparations for the Invasion of Europe? | 1944 | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 als... |
56f86358aef2371900626037 | When did Southampton turn into a spa town? | 1740 | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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."
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56f86358aef2371900626038 | Despite not having a good beach, what decade saw Southampton become popular for sea bathing? | 1760s | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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."
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56f86358aef2371900626039 | Where in Southampton were special baths filled by seawater constructed? | West Quay | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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."
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56f86358aef237190062603a | What change in flow of the sea controlled the innovative baths at West Quay? | the tide | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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."
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56f865baaef237190062603f | In what historical period did Southampton expand greatly? | Victorian era | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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... |
56f865baaef2371900626040 | What year was the Southampton Docks company created? | 1835 | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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... |
56f865baaef2371900626041 | In what month of 1838 was stone laid for the foundation of the Southampton docks? | October | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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... |
56f865baaef2371900626042 | What year did the railroad to London from Southampton open fully? | 1840 | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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... |
56f865baaef2371900626043 | What name did Southampton earn for its importance in creating a link to London? | The Gateway to the Empire | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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... |
56f86721aef2371900626049 | Who wrote "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star"? | John Choules | [
"Southampton\n\nIn 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 l... |
56f86721aef237190062604a | What town did Choules say had the only Main Street more beautiful than Southampton's? | Oxford | [
"Southampton\n\nIn 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 l... |
56f86721aef237190062604b | How long was Southampton's High Street as described by Choules? | one mile and a half | [
"Southampton\n\nIn 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 l... |
56f86721aef237190062604c | What adjective did Choules use to describe the shops of Southampton's High Street? | elegant | [
"Southampton\n\nIn 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 l... |
56f86721aef237190062604d | Choules complimented the streets of Southampton for being kept in what condition? | clean | [
"Southampton\n\nIn 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 l... |
56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e1 | What famous ship left Southampton's port carrying the Pilgrim Fathers? | Mayflower | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 subseque... |
56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e2 | What year did the Mayflower set sail from Southampton? | 1620 | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 subseque... |
56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e3 | How many crew members out of every five on the RMS Titanic were Sotonians? | Four | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 subseque... |
56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e4 | What company operated passenger ships across the Atlantic, including the RMS Queen Elizabeth? | Cunard | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 subseque... |
56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e5 | In what year did Southampton Container Terminals open? | 1968 | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 subseque... |
56f86abca6d7ea1400e175eb | Who designed the Supermarine Spitfire? | R J Mitchell | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 S... |
56f86abca6d7ea1400e175ec | What area of Southampton did Mitchell hail from? | Portswood | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 S... |
56f86abca6d7ea1400e175ed | What color is the plaque that marks the Spitfire designer's house? | blue | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 S... |
56f86abca6d7ea1400e175ee | In what month of 1940 did bombs destroy the factory that made Mitchell's seaplanes? | September | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 S... |
56f86abca6d7ea1400e175ef | Which forces did Southampton supply after D-Day that made it a target for many Luftwaffe air raids? | Allied forces | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 S... |
56f86baca6d7ea1400e175ff | How many people died because of the bombs dropped on Southampton? | 630 | [
"Southampton\n\n630 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."
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56f86baca6d7ea1400e17600 | In addition to casualties, about how many people were wounded by air raids on Southampton? | 2,000 | [
"Southampton\n\n630 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."
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56f86baca6d7ea1400e17601 | Was it hundreds or thousands of buildings in Southampton that sustained damage from air raids? | thousands | [
"Southampton\n\n630 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."
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56f86db0a6d7ea1400e1760f | What style of architecture partially survived the war? | Georgian | [
"Southampton\n\nPockets 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 thos... |
56f86db0a6d7ea1400e17610 | Southampton has been redeveloped almost entirely in the years since which war? | World War II | [
"Southampton\n\nPockets 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 thos... |
56f86db0a6d7ea1400e17611 | In which decade did there start to be a lot of traffic in Southampton? | 1920s | [
"Southampton\n\nPockets 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 thos... |
56f86db0a6d7ea1400e17612 | Some of the walls around which landmark were demolished in the 1930s? | the Bargate | [
"Southampton\n\nPockets 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 thos... |
56f86ea1a6d7ea1400e17617 | What document declared the upgrade of University College at Highfield? | Royal Charter | [
"Southampton\n\nA 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."
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56f86ea1a6d7ea1400e17618 | What is the new name of University College at Highfield? | University of Southampton | [
"Southampton\n\nA 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."
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56f86ea1a6d7ea1400e17619 | When did Southampton officially become a city? | 1964 | [
"Southampton\n\nA 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."
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56f86ea1a6d7ea1400e1761a | In what year did the Royal Charter give the University of Southampton its name? | 1952 | [
"Southampton\n\nA 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."
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56f86ffba6d7ea1400e17633 | In what year did an act establish the Hampshire County Council? | 1888 | [
"Southampton\n\nAfter 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. Ther... |
56f86ffba6d7ea1400e17634 | What organization did the new county council share governance of Southampton with? | the Corporation in Southampton | [
"Southampton\n\nAfter 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. Ther... |
56f86ffba6d7ea1400e17635 | What year was the county of Hampshire officially named? | 1959 | [
"Southampton\n\nAfter 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. Ther... |
56f86ffba6d7ea1400e17636 | Even before it was official, Hampshire was often called Hampshire or what ancient variation of the name? | Hantscire | [
"Southampton\n\nAfter 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. Ther... |
56f86ffba6d7ea1400e17637 | What designation was Southampton given in 1974? | non-metropolitan district | [
"Southampton\n\nAfter 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. Ther... |
56f87420a6d7ea1400e17665 | Southampton's history of administrative independence dates back to the reign of which king? | King John | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 ... |
56f87420a6d7ea1400e17666 | 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? | £200 | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 ... |
56f87420a6d7ea1400e17667 | In the 1100s, the port of Southampton included everything between Lymington and what area? | Langstone | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 ... |
56f87420a6d7ea1400e17668 | Under what king was a charter granted in 1446/7 that separated Southampton and Portsmouth from Hampshire? | Henry VI | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 ... |
56f87420a6d7ea1400e17669 | What date was the charter regarding Southampton's tax farm signed at Orival? | 29 June 1199 | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 ... |
56f8767fa6d7ea1400e1767f | What king's charter recognized Southampton as its own county? | Charles I | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 a... |
56f8767fa6d7ea1400e17680 | What year did Southampton receive the charter naming it 'The Town and County of the Town of Southampton'? | 1640 | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 a... |
56f8767fa6d7ea1400e17681 | What era in history saw local government begin setting up County Councils in the area? | Victorian period | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 a... |
56f8767fa6d7ea1400e17682 | After 1888, which Council took over some governance of Southampton Town? | Hampshire County Council | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 a... |
56f8767fa6d7ea1400e17683 | What was the year that Queen Elizabeth II's charter created the City and County of the City of Southampton? | 1964 | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 a... |
56f87773a6d7ea1400e17697 | What county did the city of Southampton become administratively independent of in April of 1997? | Hampshire County | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 rema... |
56f87773a6d7ea1400e17698 | What official designation did Southampton receive in the April 1997 local government reorganization? | unitary authority | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 rema... |
56f87773a6d7ea1400e17699 | What act was responsible for the reorganization of local government on April 1, 1997? | 1992 Local Government Act | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 rema... |
56f87773a6d7ea1400e1769a | What ceremonial county does Southampton still belong to? | Hampshire | [
"Southampton\n\nThe 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 rema... |
56f8781aa6d7ea1400e1769f | How many concillors sit on Southampton's City Council? | 48 | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 comp... |
56f8781aa6d7ea1400e176a0 | How man wards are there in Southampton? | 16 | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 comp... |
56f8781aa6d7ea1400e176a1 | How many councillors are assigned to each ward in Southampton? | 3 | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 comp... |
56f8781aa6d7ea1400e176a2 | In what month are council elections held? | May | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 comp... |
56f8781aa6d7ea1400e176a3 | In how many years of every four is a council election held in Southampton? | three | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton 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 comp... |
56f87cd7a6d7ea1400e176d5 | How many representatives does Southampton have in parliament? | three | [
"Southampton\n\nThere 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 N... |
56f87cd7a6d7ea1400e176d6 | What is Royston Smith's constituency? | Southampton Itchen | [
"Southampton\n\nThere 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 N... |
56f87cd7a6d7ea1400e176d7 | Who is Southampton Test's member of parliament? | Dr. Alan Whitehead | [
"Southampton\n\nThere 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 N... |
56f87cd7a6d7ea1400e176d8 | To what political party does Caroline Nokes belong? | Conservative | [
"Southampton\n\nThere 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 N... |
56f87cd7a6d7ea1400e176d9 | Which directional area of Southampton does Dr. Alan Whitehead represent? | west | [
"Southampton\n\nThere 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 N... |
56f87f17aef2371900626114 | How many cities or towns are there in all of England and Wales with a ceremonial sheriff acting as the Mayor's deputy? | 16 | [
"Southampton\n\nThe city has a Mayor and is one of the 16 cities and towns in England and Wales to have a ceremonial sheriff who acts as a deputy for the Mayor. The current and 793rd Mayor of Southampton is Linda Norris. Catherine McEwing is the current and 578th sherriff. The town crier from 2004 until his death i... |
56f87f17aef2371900626115 | Who's the current Mayor of Southampton? | Linda Norris | [
"Southampton\n\nThe city has a Mayor and is one of the 16 cities and towns in England and Wales to have a ceremonial sheriff who acts as a deputy for the Mayor. The current and 793rd Mayor of Southampton is Linda Norris. Catherine McEwing is the current and 578th sherriff. The town crier from 2004 until his death i... |
56f87f17aef2371900626116 | What's the name of the 578th sheriff of Southampton? | Catherine McEwing | [
"Southampton\n\nThe city has a Mayor and is one of the 16 cities and towns in England and Wales to have a ceremonial sheriff who acts as a deputy for the Mayor. The current and 793rd Mayor of Southampton is Linda Norris. Catherine McEwing is the current and 578th sherriff. The town crier from 2004 until his death i... |
56f87f17aef2371900626117 | When did John Melody, the town crier of Southampton, pass away? | 2014 | [
"Southampton\n\nThe city has a Mayor and is one of the 16 cities and towns in England and Wales to have a ceremonial sheriff who acts as a deputy for the Mayor. The current and 793rd Mayor of Southampton is Linda Norris. Catherine McEwing is the current and 578th sherriff. The town crier from 2004 until his death i... |
56f87f17aef2371900626118 | How many decibels was John Melody able to reach in his cry? | 104 | [
"Southampton\n\nThe city has a Mayor and is one of the 16 cities and towns in England and Wales to have a ceremonial sheriff who acts as a deputy for the Mayor. The current and 793rd Mayor of Southampton is Linda Norris. Catherine McEwing is the current and 578th sherriff. The town crier from 2004 until his death i... |
56f880ddaef2371900626128 | What city in France does Southampton City Council have a twinning link with? | Le Havre | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton City Council has developed twinning links with Le Havre in France (since 1973), Rems-Murr-Kreis in Germany (since 1991), Trieste in Italy (since 2002); Hampton, Virginia in USA, Qingdao in China (since 1998), and Busan in South Korea (since 1978)."
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56f880ddaef2371900626129 | Which Italian city did Southampton City Council establish a twinning link with in 2002? | Trieste | [
"Southampton\n\nSouthampton City Council has developed twinning links with Le Havre in France (since 1973), Rems-Murr-Kreis in Germany (since 1991), Trieste in Italy (since 2002); Hampton, Virginia in USA, Qingdao in China (since 1998), and Busan in South Korea (since 1978)."
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