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56de81824396321400ee2992 | In what year was the Domesday Book compiled? | 1086 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe first record of the existence of a settlement at Plymouth was in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Sudtone, Saxon for south farm, located at the present day Barbican. From Saxon times, it was in the hundred of Roborough. In 1254 it gained status as a town and in 1439, became the first town in England to... |
56de81824396321400ee2993 | What was the name of the Plymouth-area settlement recorded in the Domesday Book? | Sudtone | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe first record of the existence of a settlement at Plymouth was in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Sudtone, Saxon for south farm, located at the present day Barbican. From Saxon times, it was in the hundred of Roborough. In 1254 it gained status as a town and in 1439, became the first town in England to... |
56de81824396321400ee2994 | In what year was Plymouth recognized as a town? | 1254 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe first record of the existence of a settlement at Plymouth was in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Sudtone, Saxon for south farm, located at the present day Barbican. From Saxon times, it was in the hundred of Roborough. In 1254 it gained status as a town and in 1439, became the first town in England to... |
56de81824396321400ee2995 | In what year did Parliament bestow a Charter on Plymouth? | 1439 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe first record of the existence of a settlement at Plymouth was in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Sudtone, Saxon for south farm, located at the present day Barbican. From Saxon times, it was in the hundred of Roborough. In 1254 it gained status as a town and in 1439, became the first town in England to... |
56df5a2b96943c1400a5d3f1 | Who was the first woman MP to take her seat in the British Parliament? | Nancy Astor | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn 1919 Nancy Astor was elected the first ever female member of parliament to take office in the British Houses of Parliament for the constituency of Plymouth Sutton. Taking over office from her husband Waldorf Astor, Lady Astor was a vibrantly active campaigner for her resident constituents . Plymouth... |
56df5a2b96943c1400a5d3f2 | For what constituency was Nancy Astor elected? | Plymouth Sutton | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn 1919 Nancy Astor was elected the first ever female member of parliament to take office in the British Houses of Parliament for the constituency of Plymouth Sutton. Taking over office from her husband Waldorf Astor, Lady Astor was a vibrantly active campaigner for her resident constituents . Plymouth... |
56df5a2b96943c1400a5d3f3 | On what date did Plymouth become a city? | 18 October 1928 | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn 1919 Nancy Astor was elected the first ever female member of parliament to take office in the British Houses of Parliament for the constituency of Plymouth Sutton. Taking over office from her husband Waldorf Astor, Lady Astor was a vibrantly active campaigner for her resident constituents . Plymouth... |
56df5a2b96943c1400a5d3f4 | In what year did Plymouth receive its first Lord Mayor? | 1935 | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn 1919 Nancy Astor was elected the first ever female member of parliament to take office in the British Houses of Parliament for the constituency of Plymouth Sutton. Taking over office from her husband Waldorf Astor, Lady Astor was a vibrantly active campaigner for her resident constituents . Plymouth... |
56df5a2b96943c1400a5d3f5 | What parish was incorporated into Plymouth in 1967? | Plymstock | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn 1919 Nancy Astor was elected the first ever female member of parliament to take office in the British Houses of Parliament for the constituency of Plymouth Sutton. Taking over office from her husband Waldorf Astor, Lady Astor was a vibrantly active campaigner for her resident constituents . Plymouth... |
56df5a5596943c1400a5d3fb | What constituency did MP Michael Foot represent? | Plymouth Devonport | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn 1945, Plymouth-born Michael Foot was elected Labour MP for the war-torn constituency of Plymouth Devonport and after serving as Secretary of State for Education and responsible for the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, went on to become one of the most distinguished leaders of the Labour party."
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56df5a5596943c1400a5d3fc | What position was Michael Foot noted to occupy in government? | Secretary of State for Education | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn 1945, Plymouth-born Michael Foot was elected Labour MP for the war-torn constituency of Plymouth Devonport and after serving as Secretary of State for Education and responsible for the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, went on to become one of the most distinguished leaders of the Labour party."
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56df5a5596943c1400a5d3fd | What notable piece of legislation did Michael Foot contribute to? | 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn 1945, Plymouth-born Michael Foot was elected Labour MP for the war-torn constituency of Plymouth Devonport and after serving as Secretary of State for Education and responsible for the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, went on to become one of the most distinguished leaders of the Labour party."
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56df5a5596943c1400a5d3fe | What party did Michael Foot become a leader of? | Labour | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn 1945, Plymouth-born Michael Foot was elected Labour MP for the war-torn constituency of Plymouth Devonport and after serving as Secretary of State for Education and responsible for the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, went on to become one of the most distinguished leaders of the Labour party."
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56df5a5596943c1400a5d3ff | In what town was Michael Foot born? | Plymouth | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn 1945, Plymouth-born Michael Foot was elected Labour MP for the war-torn constituency of Plymouth Devonport and after serving as Secretary of State for Education and responsible for the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, went on to become one of the most distinguished leaders of the Labour party."
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56df5a598bc80c19004e4af3 | What was the population of Plymouth in 1971? | 250,000 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe 1971 Local Government White Paper proposed abolishing county boroughs, which would have left Plymouth, a town of 250,000 people, being administered from a council based at the smaller Exeter, on the other side of the county. This led to Plymouth lobbying for the creation of a Tamarside county, to i... |
56df5a598bc80c19004e4af4 | What document suggested that county boroughs be eliminated? | 1971 Local Government White Paper | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe 1971 Local Government White Paper proposed abolishing county boroughs, which would have left Plymouth, a town of 250,000 people, being administered from a council based at the smaller Exeter, on the other side of the county. This led to Plymouth lobbying for the creation of a Tamarside county, to i... |
56df5a598bc80c19004e4af5 | What county did Plymouth unsuccessfully attempt to see created? | Tamarside | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe 1971 Local Government White Paper proposed abolishing county boroughs, which would have left Plymouth, a town of 250,000 people, being administered from a council based at the smaller Exeter, on the other side of the county. This led to Plymouth lobbying for the creation of a Tamarside county, to i... |
56df5a598bc80c19004e4af6 | On what date did Plymouth's county status end? | 1 April 1974 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe 1971 Local Government White Paper proposed abolishing county boroughs, which would have left Plymouth, a town of 250,000 people, being administered from a council based at the smaller Exeter, on the other side of the county. This led to Plymouth lobbying for the creation of a Tamarside county, to i... |
56df5a598bc80c19004e4af7 | What body proposed that Plymouth become a unitary council? | the Banham Commission | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe 1971 Local Government White Paper proposed abolishing county boroughs, which would have left Plymouth, a town of 250,000 people, being administered from a council based at the smaller Exeter, on the other side of the county. This led to Plymouth lobbying for the creation of a Tamarside county, to i... |
56df5a5d96943c1400a5d406 | What European Parliamentary constitutency is Plymouth a part of? | South West England | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Plymouth is represented by the three constituencies of Plymouth Moor View, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport and South West Devon and within the European Parliament as South West England. In the 2015 general election all three constituencies returned Conservative MP... |
56df5a5d96943c1400a5d407 | Who was elected for the Sutton and Devonport constitutency in 2015? | Gary Streeter | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Plymouth is represented by the three constituencies of Plymouth Moor View, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport and South West Devon and within the European Parliament as South West England. In the 2015 general election all three constituencies returned Conservative MP... |
56df5a5d96943c1400a5d408 | As of 2015, what political party did all of Plymouth's MPs belong to? | Conservative | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Plymouth is represented by the three constituencies of Plymouth Moor View, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport and South West Devon and within the European Parliament as South West England. In the 2015 general election all three constituencies returned Conservative MP... |
56df5a5d96943c1400a5d409 | What parliamentary constitutency was represented by Johnny Mercer? | Moor View | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Plymouth is represented by the three constituencies of Plymouth Moor View, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport and South West Devon and within the European Parliament as South West England. In the 2015 general election all three constituencies returned Conservative MP... |
56df5a628bc80c19004e4afd | How many wards in Plymouth elect two councillors? | three | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe City of Plymouth is divided into 20 wards, 17 of which elect three councillors and the other three electing two councillors, making up a total council of 57. Each year a third of the council is up for election for three consecutive years – there are no elections on the following \"fourth\" year, wh... |
56df5a628bc80c19004e4afe | How many members are on the Plymouth council? | 57 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe City of Plymouth is divided into 20 wards, 17 of which elect three councillors and the other three electing two councillors, making up a total council of 57. Each year a third of the council is up for election for three consecutive years – there are no elections on the following \"fourth\" year, wh... |
56df5a628bc80c19004e4aff | What fraction of the Plymouth council is elected each year? | a third | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe City of Plymouth is divided into 20 wards, 17 of which elect three councillors and the other three electing two councillors, making up a total council of 57. Each year a third of the council is up for election for three consecutive years – there are no elections on the following \"fourth\" year, wh... |
56df5a628bc80c19004e4b00 | With what French city is Plymouth twinned? | Brest | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe City of Plymouth is divided into 20 wards, 17 of which elect three councillors and the other three electing two councillors, making up a total council of 57. Each year a third of the council is up for election for three consecutive years – there are no elections on the following \"fourth\" year, wh... |
56df5a628bc80c19004e4b01 | In what year did Plymouth twin with Plymouth in the United States? | 2001 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe City of Plymouth is divided into 20 wards, 17 of which elect three councillors and the other three electing two councillors, making up a total council of 57. Each year a third of the council is up for election for three consecutive years – there are no elections on the following \"fourth\" year, wh... |
56df5e0896943c1400a5d444 | What monarch bestowed the first Lord Mayor on Plymouth? | King George V | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth was granted the dignity of Lord Mayor by King George V in 1935. The position is elected each year by a group of six councillors. It is traditional that the position of the Lord Mayor alternates between the Conservative Party and the Labour Party annually and that the Lord Mayor chooses the Dep... |
56df5e0896943c1400a5d445 | How many councillors choose the Lord Mayor? | six | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth was granted the dignity of Lord Mayor by King George V in 1935. The position is elected each year by a group of six councillors. It is traditional that the position of the Lord Mayor alternates between the Conservative Party and the Labour Party annually and that the Lord Mayor chooses the Dep... |
56df5e0896943c1400a5d446 | What officeholder selects the Deputy Lord Mayor? | the Lord Mayor | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth was granted the dignity of Lord Mayor by King George V in 1935. The position is elected each year by a group of six councillors. It is traditional that the position of the Lord Mayor alternates between the Conservative Party and the Labour Party annually and that the Lord Mayor chooses the Dep... |
56df5e0896943c1400a5d447 | Who is the current Lord Mayor of Plymouth? | Dr John Mahony | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth was granted the dignity of Lord Mayor by King George V in 1935. The position is elected each year by a group of six councillors. It is traditional that the position of the Lord Mayor alternates between the Conservative Party and the Labour Party annually and that the Lord Mayor chooses the Dep... |
56df5e858bc80c19004e4b3d | At what street address is the Lord Mayor's residence located? | 3 Elliot Terrace | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe Lord Mayor's official residence is 3 Elliot Terrace, located on the Hoe. Once a home of Waldorf and Nancy Astor, it was given by Lady Astor to the City of Plymouth as an official residence for future Lord Mayors and is also used today for civic hospitality, as lodgings for visiting dignitaries and ... |
56df5e858bc80c19004e4b3e | Who gave the Lord Mayor's official residence to Plymouth? | Lady Astor | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe Lord Mayor's official residence is 3 Elliot Terrace, located on the Hoe. Once a home of Waldorf and Nancy Astor, it was given by Lady Astor to the City of Plymouth as an official residence for future Lord Mayors and is also used today for civic hospitality, as lodgings for visiting dignitaries and ... |
56df5e858bc80c19004e4b3f | On what street is the Civic Centre office building located? | Armada Way | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe Lord Mayor's official residence is 3 Elliot Terrace, located on the Hoe. Once a home of Waldorf and Nancy Astor, it was given by Lady Astor to the City of Plymouth as an official residence for future Lord Mayors and is also used today for civic hospitality, as lodgings for visiting dignitaries and ... |
56df5e858bc80c19004e4b40 | In what month and year did the Civic Centre municipal office building become a listed building? | June 2007 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe Lord Mayor's official residence is 3 Elliot Terrace, located on the Hoe. Once a home of Waldorf and Nancy Astor, it was given by Lady Astor to the City of Plymouth as an official residence for future Lord Mayors and is also used today for civic hospitality, as lodgings for visiting dignitaries and ... |
56df5e858bc80c19004e4b41 | What did Plymouth council estimate the cost to refurbish the Civic Centre municipal office building to be? | £40m | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe Lord Mayor's official residence is 3 Elliot Terrace, located on the Hoe. Once a home of Waldorf and Nancy Astor, it was given by Lady Astor to the City of Plymouth as an official residence for future Lord Mayors and is also used today for civic hospitality, as lodgings for visiting dignitaries and ... |
56df5f6196943c1400a5d457 | What river is to the west of Plymouth? | River Tamar | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth lies between the River Plym to the east and the River Tamar to the west; both rivers flow into the natural harbour of Plymouth Sound. Since 1967, the unitary authority of Plymouth has included the, once independent, towns of Plympton and Plymstock which lie along the east of the River Plym. Th... |
56df5f6196943c1400a5d458 | To the east of Plymouth lies which river? | River Plym | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth lies between the River Plym to the east and the River Tamar to the west; both rivers flow into the natural harbour of Plymouth Sound. Since 1967, the unitary authority of Plymouth has included the, once independent, towns of Plympton and Plymstock which lie along the east of the River Plym. Th... |
56df5f6196943c1400a5d459 | The River Tamar is the boundary between Devon and what other county? | Cornwall | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth lies between the River Plym to the east and the River Tamar to the west; both rivers flow into the natural harbour of Plymouth Sound. Since 1967, the unitary authority of Plymouth has included the, once independent, towns of Plympton and Plymstock which lie along the east of the River Plym. Th... |
56df5f6196943c1400a5d45a | In what body of water do the rivers Plym and Tamar meet? | Plymouth Sound | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth lies between the River Plym to the east and the River Tamar to the west; both rivers flow into the natural harbour of Plymouth Sound. Since 1967, the unitary authority of Plymouth has included the, once independent, towns of Plympton and Plymstock which lie along the east of the River Plym. Th... |
56df5f6196943c1400a5d45b | When did Plymstock join the unitary authority of Plymouth? | 1967 | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth lies between the River Plym to the east and the River Tamar to the west; both rivers flow into the natural harbour of Plymouth Sound. Since 1967, the unitary authority of Plymouth has included the, once independent, towns of Plympton and Plymstock which lie along the east of the River Plym. Th... |
56df5fcc96943c1400a5d46b | What estuary east of Plymouth is part of the River Plym? | Cattewater | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe River Plym, which flows off Dartmoor to the north-east, forms a smaller estuary to the east of the city called Cattewater. Plymouth Sound is protected from the sea by the Plymouth Breakwater, in use since 1814. In the Sound is Drake's Island which is seen from Plymouth Hoe, a flat public area on to... |
56df5fcc96943c1400a5d46c | When did the Plymouth Breakwater open? | 1814 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe River Plym, which flows off Dartmoor to the north-east, forms a smaller estuary to the east of the city called Cattewater. Plymouth Sound is protected from the sea by the Plymouth Breakwater, in use since 1814. In the Sound is Drake's Island which is seen from Plymouth Hoe, a flat public area on to... |
56df5fcc96943c1400a5d46d | What island is present in Plymouth Sound? | Drake's Island | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe River Plym, which flows off Dartmoor to the north-east, forms a smaller estuary to the east of the city called Cattewater. Plymouth Sound is protected from the sea by the Plymouth Breakwater, in use since 1814. In the Sound is Drake's Island which is seen from Plymouth Hoe, a flat public area on to... |
56df5fcc96943c1400a5d46e | How large is the Unitary Authority of Plymouth in square miles? | 30.83 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe River Plym, which flows off Dartmoor to the north-east, forms a smaller estuary to the east of the city called Cattewater. Plymouth Sound is protected from the sea by the Plymouth Breakwater, in use since 1814. In the Sound is Drake's Island which is seen from Plymouth Hoe, a flat public area on to... |
56df5fcc96943c1400a5d46f | In meters, what is the highest point in the Plymouth Unitary Authority? | 155 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe River Plym, which flows off Dartmoor to the north-east, forms a smaller estuary to the east of the city called Cattewater. Plymouth Sound is protected from the sea by the Plymouth Breakwater, in use since 1814. In the Sound is Drake's Island which is seen from Plymouth Hoe, a flat public area on to... |
56df60978bc80c19004e4b55 | What special designation does Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs possess? | Site of Special Scientific Interest | [
"Plymouth\n\nGeologically, Plymouth has a mixture of limestone, Devonian slate, granite and Middle Devonian limestone. Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, because of its geology. The bulk of the city is built upon Upper Devonian slates and shales and the headlands at the entr... |
56df60978bc80c19004e4b56 | What stones form the headlands near Plymouth Sound? | Lower Devonian slates | [
"Plymouth\n\nGeologically, Plymouth has a mixture of limestone, Devonian slate, granite and Middle Devonian limestone. Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, because of its geology. The bulk of the city is built upon Upper Devonian slates and shales and the headlands at the entr... |
56df60978bc80c19004e4b57 | Along with Devonian slate, Middle Devonian limestone and limestone, what stone provides the geologic base of Plymouth? | granite | [
"Plymouth\n\nGeologically, Plymouth has a mixture of limestone, Devonian slate, granite and Middle Devonian limestone. Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, because of its geology. The bulk of the city is built upon Upper Devonian slates and shales and the headlands at the entr... |
56df60978bc80c19004e4b58 | Along with shales, what is most of the city built on? | Upper Devonian slates | [
"Plymouth\n\nGeologically, Plymouth has a mixture of limestone, Devonian slate, granite and Middle Devonian limestone. Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, because of its geology. The bulk of the city is built upon Upper Devonian slates and shales and the headlands at the entr... |
56df60978bc80c19004e4b59 | For what reason is Plymouth Sound a Site of Special Scientific Interest? | its geology | [
"Plymouth\n\nGeologically, Plymouth has a mixture of limestone, Devonian slate, granite and Middle Devonian limestone. Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, because of its geology. The bulk of the city is built upon Upper Devonian slates and shales and the headlands at the entr... |
56df612c96943c1400a5d47f | Middle Devonian limestone exists between Plymstock and what location? | Cremyll | [
"Plymouth\n\nA band of Middle Devonian limestone runs west to east from Cremyll to Plymstock including the Hoe. Local limestone may be seen in numerous buildings, walls and pavements throughout Plymouth. To the north and north east of the city is the granite mass of Dartmoor; the granite was mined and exported via ... |
56df612c96943c1400a5d480 | What location north of the city possesses granite? | Dartmoor | [
"Plymouth\n\nA band of Middle Devonian limestone runs west to east from Cremyll to Plymstock including the Hoe. Local limestone may be seen in numerous buildings, walls and pavements throughout Plymouth. To the north and north east of the city is the granite mass of Dartmoor; the granite was mined and exported via ... |
56df612c96943c1400a5d481 | What river was used to ferry granite from Dartmoor to Plymouth? | Tamar | [
"Plymouth\n\nA band of Middle Devonian limestone runs west to east from Cremyll to Plymstock including the Hoe. Local limestone may be seen in numerous buildings, walls and pavements throughout Plymouth. To the north and north east of the city is the granite mass of Dartmoor; the granite was mined and exported via ... |
56df612c96943c1400a5d482 | Along with West Hoe and Radford, where was Middle Devonian limestone quarried in the region? | Cattedown | [
"Plymouth\n\nA band of Middle Devonian limestone runs west to east from Cremyll to Plymstock including the Hoe. Local limestone may be seen in numerous buildings, walls and pavements throughout Plymouth. To the north and north east of the city is the granite mass of Dartmoor; the granite was mined and exported via ... |
56df612c96943c1400a5d483 | What local stone was used in the construction of many Plymouth buildings? | limestone | [
"Plymouth\n\nA band of Middle Devonian limestone runs west to east from Cremyll to Plymstock including the Hoe. Local limestone may be seen in numerous buildings, walls and pavements throughout Plymouth. To the north and north east of the city is the granite mass of Dartmoor; the granite was mined and exported via ... |
56df61a08bc80c19004e4b77 | On what date was the publication of the Plan for Plymouth? | 27 April 1944 | [
"Plymouth\n\nOn 27 April 1944 Sir Patrick Abercrombie's Plan for Plymouth to rebuild the bomb-damaged city was published; it called for demolition of the few remaining pre-War buildings in the city centre to make way for their replacement with wide, parallel, modern boulevards aligned east–west linked by a north–so... |
56df61a08bc80c19004e4b78 | Who wrote the Plan for Plymouth? | Sir Patrick Abercrombie | [
"Plymouth\n\nOn 27 April 1944 Sir Patrick Abercrombie's Plan for Plymouth to rebuild the bomb-damaged city was published; it called for demolition of the few remaining pre-War buildings in the city centre to make way for their replacement with wide, parallel, modern boulevards aligned east–west linked by a north–so... |
56df61a08bc80c19004e4b79 | What street was intended to connect Plymouth Hoe to the railroad station? | Armada Way | [
"Plymouth\n\nOn 27 April 1944 Sir Patrick Abercrombie's Plan for Plymouth to rebuild the bomb-damaged city was published; it called for demolition of the few remaining pre-War buildings in the city centre to make way for their replacement with wide, parallel, modern boulevards aligned east–west linked by a north–so... |
56df61a08bc80c19004e4b7a | Who headed the team that created the 'Vision for Plymouth'? | David MacKay | [
"Plymouth\n\nOn 27 April 1944 Sir Patrick Abercrombie's Plan for Plymouth to rebuild the bomb-damaged city was published; it called for demolition of the few remaining pre-War buildings in the city centre to make way for their replacement with wide, parallel, modern boulevards aligned east–west linked by a north–so... |
56df61a08bc80c19004e4b7b | How many parks exist in Plymouth? | 28 | [
"Plymouth\n\nOn 27 April 1944 Sir Patrick Abercrombie's Plan for Plymouth to rebuild the bomb-damaged city was published; it called for demolition of the few remaining pre-War buildings in the city centre to make way for their replacement with wide, parallel, modern boulevards aligned east–west linked by a north–so... |
56df623596943c1400a5d491 | What Köppen climate classification does Plymouth possess? | temperate oceanic | [
"Plymouth\n\nAlong with the rest of South West England, Plymouth has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of England. This means a wide range of exotic plants can be grown. The annual mean temperature is approximately 11 °C (52 °F). Due to the modifying effect ... |
56df623596943c1400a5d492 | In degrees Fahrenheit, what is Plymouth's annual mean temperature? | 52 | [
"Plymouth\n\nAlong with the rest of South West England, Plymouth has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of England. This means a wide range of exotic plants can be grown. The annual mean temperature is approximately 11 °C (52 °F). Due to the modifying effect ... |
56df623596943c1400a5d493 | What month in Plymouth has the lowest temperatures? | February | [
"Plymouth\n\nAlong with the rest of South West England, Plymouth has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of England. This means a wide range of exotic plants can be grown. The annual mean temperature is approximately 11 °C (52 °F). Due to the modifying effect ... |
56df623596943c1400a5d494 | Up to how many centimeters of snow fell on Plymouth between 17 and 19 December 2010? | 20 | [
"Plymouth\n\nAlong with the rest of South West England, Plymouth has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of England. This means a wide range of exotic plants can be grown. The annual mean temperature is approximately 11 °C (52 °F). Due to the modifying effect ... |
56df623596943c1400a5d495 | Along with August, what is typically the hottest month in Plymouth? | July | [
"Plymouth\n\nAlong with the rest of South West England, Plymouth has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of England. This means a wide range of exotic plants can be grown. The annual mean temperature is approximately 11 °C (52 °F). Due to the modifying effect ... |
56df631296943c1400a5d4a9 | Along with convection, what provokes rain in the Plymouth area? | Atlantic depressions | [
"Plymouth\n\nRainfall tends to be associated with Atlantic depressions or with convection. The Atlantic depressions are more vigorous in autumn and winter and most of the rain which falls in those seasons in the south-west is from this source. Average annual rainfall is around 980 millimetres (39 in). November to M... |
56df631296943c1400a5d4aa | Along with winter, in what season are Atlantic depressions most prevalent? | autumn | [
"Plymouth\n\nRainfall tends to be associated with Atlantic depressions or with convection. The Atlantic depressions are more vigorous in autumn and winter and most of the rain which falls in those seasons in the south-west is from this source. Average annual rainfall is around 980 millimetres (39 in). November to M... |
56df631296943c1400a5d4ab | About how many inches of rain fall on Plymouth every year? | 39 | [
"Plymouth\n\nRainfall tends to be associated with Atlantic depressions or with convection. The Atlantic depressions are more vigorous in autumn and winter and most of the rain which falls in those seasons in the south-west is from this source. Average annual rainfall is around 980 millimetres (39 in). November to M... |
56df631296943c1400a5d4ac | Along with March, what month has the fastest winds on average? | November | [
"Plymouth\n\nRainfall tends to be associated with Atlantic depressions or with convection. The Atlantic depressions are more vigorous in autumn and winter and most of the rain which falls in those seasons in the south-west is from this source. Average annual rainfall is around 980 millimetres (39 in). November to M... |
56df631296943c1400a5d4ad | From what direction do most of the winds blow on Plymouth? | south-west | [
"Plymouth\n\nRainfall tends to be associated with Atlantic depressions or with convection. The Atlantic depressions are more vigorous in autumn and winter and most of the rain which falls in those seasons in the south-west is from this source. Average annual rainfall is around 980 millimetres (39 in). November to M... |
56df638996943c1400a5d4b3 | How many hours of sunshine does the South West England region get each year? | over 1,600 | [
"Plymouth\n\nSouth West England has a favoured location when the Azores High pressure area extends north-eastwards towards the UK, particularly in summer. Coastal areas have average annual sunshine totals over 1,600 hours."
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56df638996943c1400a5d4b4 | What region of England benefits from the extension of the Azores High pressure area? | South West England | [
"Plymouth\n\nSouth West England has a favoured location when the Azores High pressure area extends north-eastwards towards the UK, particularly in summer. Coastal areas have average annual sunshine totals over 1,600 hours."
] |
56df640296943c1400a5d4c3 | In degrees Fahrenheit, what was the highest temperature achieved in Plymouth between 1971 and 2000? | 89 | [
"Plymouth\n\nTypically, the warmest day of the year (1971–2000) will achieve a temperature of 26.6 °C (80 °F), although in June 1976 the temperature reached 31.6 °C (89 °F), the site record. On average, 4.25 days of the year will report a maximum temperature of 25.1 °C (77 °F) or above. During the winter half of th... |
56df640396943c1400a5d4c4 | In what month and year did Plymouth see its highest temperature between 1971 and 2000? | June 1976 | [
"Plymouth\n\nTypically, the warmest day of the year (1971–2000) will achieve a temperature of 26.6 °C (80 °F), although in June 1976 the temperature reached 31.6 °C (89 °F), the site record. On average, 4.25 days of the year will report a maximum temperature of 25.1 °C (77 °F) or above. During the winter half of th... |
56df640396943c1400a5d4c5 | About how many days a year in Plymouth are over 77 °F? | 4.25 | [
"Plymouth\n\nTypically, the warmest day of the year (1971–2000) will achieve a temperature of 26.6 °C (80 °F), although in June 1976 the temperature reached 31.6 °C (89 °F), the site record. On average, 4.25 days of the year will report a maximum temperature of 25.1 °C (77 °F) or above. During the winter half of th... |
56df640396943c1400a5d4c6 | In degrees Celsius, what was the coldest temperature recorded at Plymouth between 1971 and 2000? | −8.8 °C | [
"Plymouth\n\nTypically, the warmest day of the year (1971–2000) will achieve a temperature of 26.6 °C (80 °F), although in June 1976 the temperature reached 31.6 °C (89 °F), the site record. On average, 4.25 days of the year will report a maximum temperature of 25.1 °C (77 °F) or above. During the winter half of th... |
56df640396943c1400a5d4c7 | In what month and year did Plymouth see its lowest temperature between 1971 and 2000? | January 1979 | [
"Plymouth\n\nTypically, the warmest day of the year (1971–2000) will achieve a temperature of 26.6 °C (80 °F), although in June 1976 the temperature reached 31.6 °C (89 °F), the site record. On average, 4.25 days of the year will report a maximum temperature of 25.1 °C (77 °F) or above. During the winter half of th... |
56df64688bc80c19004e4ba9 | How many students are studying at the University of Plymouth? | 25,895 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe University of Plymouth enrolls 25,895 total students as of 2014/15 (22nd largest in the UK out of 165). It also employs 3,000 staff with an annual income of around £160 million. It was founded in 1992 from Polytechnic South West (formerly Plymouth Polytechnic) following the Further and Higher Educa... |
56df64688bc80c19004e4baa | Where does the University of Plymouth rank among British institutions of higher education in terms of number of enrolled students? | 22nd | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe University of Plymouth enrolls 25,895 total students as of 2014/15 (22nd largest in the UK out of 165). It also employs 3,000 staff with an annual income of around £160 million. It was founded in 1992 from Polytechnic South West (formerly Plymouth Polytechnic) following the Further and Higher Educa... |
56df64688bc80c19004e4bab | How many staff members work for the University of Plymouth? | 3,000 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe University of Plymouth enrolls 25,895 total students as of 2014/15 (22nd largest in the UK out of 165). It also employs 3,000 staff with an annual income of around £160 million. It was founded in 1992 from Polytechnic South West (formerly Plymouth Polytechnic) following the Further and Higher Educa... |
56df64688bc80c19004e4bac | About how much are the staff of the University of Plymouth paid yearly in total? | £160 million | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe University of Plymouth enrolls 25,895 total students as of 2014/15 (22nd largest in the UK out of 165). It also employs 3,000 staff with an annual income of around £160 million. It was founded in 1992 from Polytechnic South West (formerly Plymouth Polytechnic) following the Further and Higher Educa... |
56df64688bc80c19004e4bad | In what year was the University of Plymouth established? | 1992 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe University of Plymouth enrolls 25,895 total students as of 2014/15 (22nd largest in the UK out of 165). It also employs 3,000 staff with an annual income of around £160 million. It was founded in 1992 from Polytechnic South West (formerly Plymouth Polytechnic) following the Further and Higher Educa... |
56df64a68bc80c19004e4bb3 | What institution of higher education is colloquially known as Marjons? | The University of St Mark & St John | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe University of St Mark & St John (known as \"Marjon\" or \"Marjons\") specialises in teacher training, and offers training across the country and abroad."
] |
56df64a68bc80c19004e4bb4 | What is the academic specialty of the University of St Mark & St John? | teacher training | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe University of St Mark & St John (known as \"Marjon\" or \"Marjons\") specialises in teacher training, and offers training across the country and abroad."
] |
56df650f8bc80c19004e4bbd | Along with City College Plymouth, what college calls Plymouth home? | Plymouth College of Art | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city is also home to two large colleges. The City College Plymouth provides courses from the most basic to Foundation degrees for approximately 26,000 students. Plymouth College of Art offers a selection of courses including media. It was started 153 years ago and is now one of only four independen... |
56df650f8bc80c19004e4bbe | About how many students are enrolled at City College Plymouth? | 26,000 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city is also home to two large colleges. The City College Plymouth provides courses from the most basic to Foundation degrees for approximately 26,000 students. Plymouth College of Art offers a selection of courses including media. It was started 153 years ago and is now one of only four independen... |
56df650f8bc80c19004e4bbf | How many years ago was Plymouth College of Art founded? | 153 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city is also home to two large colleges. The City College Plymouth provides courses from the most basic to Foundation degrees for approximately 26,000 students. Plymouth College of Art offers a selection of courses including media. It was started 153 years ago and is now one of only four independen... |
56df650f8bc80c19004e4bc0 | How many independent art colleges exist in the United Kingdom? | four | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city is also home to two large colleges. The City College Plymouth provides courses from the most basic to Foundation degrees for approximately 26,000 students. Plymouth College of Art offers a selection of courses including media. It was started 153 years ago and is now one of only four independen... |
56df650f8bc80c19004e4bc1 | How many large colleges exist in Plymouth? | two | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city is also home to two large colleges. The City College Plymouth provides courses from the most basic to Foundation degrees for approximately 26,000 students. Plymouth College of Art offers a selection of courses including media. It was started 153 years ago and is now one of only four independen... |
56df65778bc80c19004e4bc7 | How many state primary schools are in Plymouth? | 71 | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth also has 71 state primary phase schools, 13 state secondary schools, eight special schools and three selective state grammar schools, Devonport High School for Girls, Devonport High School for Boys and Plymouth High School for Girls. There is also an independent school Plymouth College."
] |
56df65778bc80c19004e4bc8 | Plymouth has how many state secondary schools? | 13 | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth also has 71 state primary phase schools, 13 state secondary schools, eight special schools and three selective state grammar schools, Devonport High School for Girls, Devonport High School for Boys and Plymouth High School for Girls. There is also an independent school Plymouth College."
] |
56df65778bc80c19004e4bc9 | How many state grammar schools are based in Plymouth? | three | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth also has 71 state primary phase schools, 13 state secondary schools, eight special schools and three selective state grammar schools, Devonport High School for Girls, Devonport High School for Boys and Plymouth High School for Girls. There is also an independent school Plymouth College."
] |
56df65778bc80c19004e4bca | What is the name of the independent school in Plymouth? | Plymouth College | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth also has 71 state primary phase schools, 13 state secondary schools, eight special schools and three selective state grammar schools, Devonport High School for Girls, Devonport High School for Boys and Plymouth High School for Girls. There is also an independent school Plymouth College."
] |
56df65778bc80c19004e4bcb | Aside from Plymouth High School for Girls and Devonport High School for Boys, what state grammar school is present in Plymouth? | Devonport High School for Girls | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth also has 71 state primary phase schools, 13 state secondary schools, eight special schools and three selective state grammar schools, Devonport High School for Girls, Devonport High School for Boys and Plymouth High School for Girls. There is also an independent school Plymouth College."
] |
56df660896943c1400a5d4d7 | What maritime institution of higher education existed in Plymouth as of 1880? | the Royal Naval Engineering College | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city was also home to the Royal Naval Engineering College; opened in 1880 in Keyham, it trained engineering students for five years before they completed the remaining two years of the course at Greenwich. The college closed in 1910, but in 1940 a new college opened at Manadon. This was renamed Doc... |
56df660896943c1400a5d4d8 | When did the Royal Naval Engineering College shut its doors in Plymouth? | 1910 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city was also home to the Royal Naval Engineering College; opened in 1880 in Keyham, it trained engineering students for five years before they completed the remaining two years of the course at Greenwich. The college closed in 1910, but in 1940 a new college opened at Manadon. This was renamed Doc... |
56df660896943c1400a5d4d9 | What was the Royal Naval Engineering College renamed in 1959? | Dockyard Technical College | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city was also home to the Royal Naval Engineering College; opened in 1880 in Keyham, it trained engineering students for five years before they completed the remaining two years of the course at Greenwich. The college closed in 1910, but in 1940 a new college opened at Manadon. This was renamed Doc... |
56df660896943c1400a5d4da | In what year did the Dockyard Technical College close? | 1994 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city was also home to the Royal Naval Engineering College; opened in 1880 in Keyham, it trained engineering students for five years before they completed the remaining two years of the course at Greenwich. The college closed in 1910, but in 1940 a new college opened at Manadon. This was renamed Doc... |
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