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After the Dockyard Technical College closed, where were classes relocated to?
University of Southampton
[ "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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What organization known as the MBA is based in Plymouth?
Marine Biological Association
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth is home to the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom (MBA) which conducts research in all areas of the marine sciences. The Plymouth Marine Laboratory is an offshoot of the MBA. Together with the National Marine Aquarium, the Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Sciences, Plymo...
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What Plymouth organization is named for Sir Alister Hardy?
Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Sciences
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth is home to the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom (MBA) which conducts research in all areas of the marine sciences. The Plymouth Marine Laboratory is an offshoot of the MBA. Together with the National Marine Aquarium, the Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Sciences, Plymo...
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What marine facility is attached to the University of Plymouth?
Marine Institute
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth is home to the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom (MBA) which conducts research in all areas of the marine sciences. The Plymouth Marine Laboratory is an offshoot of the MBA. Together with the National Marine Aquarium, the Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Sciences, Plymo...
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What group are many of Plymouth's marine organizations a part of?
Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth is home to the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom (MBA) which conducts research in all areas of the marine sciences. The Plymouth Marine Laboratory is an offshoot of the MBA. Together with the National Marine Aquarium, the Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Sciences, Plymo...
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What is the name of the aquarium present in Plymouth?
National Marine Aquarium
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth is home to the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom (MBA) which conducts research in all areas of the marine sciences. The Plymouth Marine Laboratory is an offshoot of the MBA. Together with the National Marine Aquarium, the Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Sciences, Plymo...
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What was the population of Plymouth unitary authority circa 2011?
256,384
[ "Plymouth\n\nFrom the 2011 Census, the Office for National Statistics published that Plymouth's unitary authority area population was 256,384; 15,664 more people than that of the last census from 2001, which indicated that Plymouth had a population of 240,720. The Plymouth urban area had a population of 260,203 in ...
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What was the population of Plymouth unitary authority circa 2001?
240,720
[ "Plymouth\n\nFrom the 2011 Census, the Office for National Statistics published that Plymouth's unitary authority area population was 256,384; 15,664 more people than that of the last census from 2001, which indicated that Plymouth had a population of 240,720. The Plymouth urban area had a population of 260,203 in ...
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How many people did the Plymouth unitary authority gain between 2001 and 2011?
15,664
[ "Plymouth\n\nFrom the 2011 Census, the Office for National Statistics published that Plymouth's unitary authority area population was 256,384; 15,664 more people than that of the last census from 2001, which indicated that Plymouth had a population of 240,720. The Plymouth urban area had a population of 260,203 in ...
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What was the average number of people in a Plymouth household?
2.3
[ "Plymouth\n\nFrom the 2011 Census, the Office for National Statistics published that Plymouth's unitary authority area population was 256,384; 15,664 more people than that of the last census from 2001, which indicated that Plymouth had a population of 240,720. The Plymouth urban area had a population of 260,203 in ...
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What percentage of Plymouth residents in 2011 were of Chinese ancestry?
0.5
[ "Plymouth\n\nFrom the 2011 Census, the Office for National Statistics published that Plymouth's unitary authority area population was 256,384; 15,664 more people than that of the last census from 2001, which indicated that Plymouth had a population of 240,720. The Plymouth urban area had a population of 260,203 in ...
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What percentage of Devon's GVA does Plymouth comprise in 2013?
25%
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth's gross value added (a measure of the size of its economy) was 5,169 million GBP in 2013 making up 25% of Devon's GVA. Its GVA per person was £19,943 and compared to the national average of £23,755, was £3,812 lower. Plymouth's unemployment rate was 7.0% in 2014 which was 2.0 points higher tha...
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What was Plymouth's 2013 GVA in millions of British Pounds?
5,169
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth's gross value added (a measure of the size of its economy) was 5,169 million GBP in 2013 making up 25% of Devon's GVA. Its GVA per person was £19,943 and compared to the national average of £23,755, was £3,812 lower. Plymouth's unemployment rate was 7.0% in 2014 which was 2.0 points higher tha...
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What was Plymouth' per capita GVA in 2013?
£19,943
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth's gross value added (a measure of the size of its economy) was 5,169 million GBP in 2013 making up 25% of Devon's GVA. Its GVA per person was £19,943 and compared to the national average of £23,755, was £3,812 lower. Plymouth's unemployment rate was 7.0% in 2014 which was 2.0 points higher tha...
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What was the United Kingdom's average per capita GVA in 2013?
£23,755
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth's gross value added (a measure of the size of its economy) was 5,169 million GBP in 2013 making up 25% of Devon's GVA. Its GVA per person was £19,943 and compared to the national average of £23,755, was £3,812 lower. Plymouth's unemployment rate was 7.0% in 2014 which was 2.0 points higher tha...
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What percentage of Plymouth residents were unemployed in 2014?
7.0%
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth's gross value added (a measure of the size of its economy) was 5,169 million GBP in 2013 making up 25% of Devon's GVA. Its GVA per person was £19,943 and compared to the national average of £23,755, was £3,812 lower. Plymouth's unemployment rate was 7.0% in 2014 which was 2.0 points higher tha...
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What percentage of Plymouth residents were suffering from poverty and deprivation in 2014?
26.2%
[ "Plymouth\n\nA 2014 profile by the National Health Service showed Plymouth had higher than average levels of poverty and deprivation (26.2% of population among the poorest 20.4% nationally). Life expectancy, at 78.3 years for men and 82.1 for women, was the lowest of any region in the South West of England." ]
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As of 2014, what was the life expectancy of male Plymouth residents?
78.3 years
[ "Plymouth\n\nA 2014 profile by the National Health Service showed Plymouth had higher than average levels of poverty and deprivation (26.2% of population among the poorest 20.4% nationally). Life expectancy, at 78.3 years for men and 82.1 for women, was the lowest of any region in the South West of England." ]
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As of 2014, what was the life expectancy of female Plymouth residents?
82.1
[ "Plymouth\n\nA 2014 profile by the National Health Service showed Plymouth had higher than average levels of poverty and deprivation (26.2% of population among the poorest 20.4% nationally). Life expectancy, at 78.3 years for men and 82.1 for women, was the lowest of any region in the South West of England." ]
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Where did Plymouth's life expectancy rank out of the regions of South West England?
lowest
[ "Plymouth\n\nA 2014 profile by the National Health Service showed Plymouth had higher than average levels of poverty and deprivation (26.2% of population among the poorest 20.4% nationally). Life expectancy, at 78.3 years for men and 82.1 for women, was the lowest of any region in the South West of England." ]
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How many Plymouth residents are employed in defense?
12,000
[ "Plymouth\n\nBecause of its coastal location, the economy of Plymouth has traditionally been maritime, in particular the defence sector with over 12,000 people employed and approximately 7,500 in the armed forces. The Plymouth Gin Distillery has been producing Plymouth Gin since 1793, which was exported around the ...
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About how many Plymouth residents are serving in the military?
7,500
[ "Plymouth\n\nBecause of its coastal location, the economy of Plymouth has traditionally been maritime, in particular the defence sector with over 12,000 people employed and approximately 7,500 in the armed forces. The Plymouth Gin Distillery has been producing Plymouth Gin since 1793, which was exported around the ...
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When was Plymouth Gin first distilled?
1793
[ "Plymouth\n\nBecause of its coastal location, the economy of Plymouth has traditionally been maritime, in particular the defence sector with over 12,000 people employed and approximately 7,500 in the armed forces. The Plymouth Gin Distillery has been producing Plymouth Gin since 1793, which was exported around the ...
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What company produces Plymouth Gin?
Plymouth Gin Distillery
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During what decade was Plymouth Gin the most widely consumed in the world?
the 1930s
[ "Plymouth\n\nBecause of its coastal location, the economy of Plymouth has traditionally been maritime, in particular the defence sector with over 12,000 people employed and approximately 7,500 in the armed forces. The Plymouth Gin Distillery has been producing Plymouth Gin since 1793, which was exported around the ...
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About what percentage of Plymouth's income comes from the Dockyard?
10%
[ "Plymouth\n\nDevonport Dockyard is the UK's only naval base that refits nuclear submarines and the Navy estimates that the Dockyard generates about 10% of Plymouth's income. Plymouth has the largest cluster of marine and maritime businesses in the south west with 270 firms operating within the sector. Other substan...
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What Royal Navy base is present in Plymouth?
Devonport Dockyard
[ "Plymouth\n\nDevonport Dockyard is the UK's only naval base that refits nuclear submarines and the Navy estimates that the Dockyard generates about 10% of Plymouth's income. Plymouth has the largest cluster of marine and maritime businesses in the south west with 270 firms operating within the sector. Other substan...
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How many maritime businesses operate in Plymouth?
270
[ "Plymouth\n\nDevonport Dockyard is the UK's only naval base that refits nuclear submarines and the Navy estimates that the Dockyard generates about 10% of Plymouth's income. Plymouth has the largest cluster of marine and maritime businesses in the south west with 270 firms operating within the sector. Other substan...
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How many people work in Tamar Science Park?
500
[ "Plymouth\n\nDevonport Dockyard is the UK's only naval base that refits nuclear submarines and the Navy estimates that the Dockyard generates about 10% of Plymouth's income. Plymouth has the largest cluster of marine and maritime businesses in the south west with 270 firms operating within the sector. Other substan...
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What is a notable company based in Plymouth?
Hemsley Fraser
[ "Plymouth\n\nDevonport Dockyard is the UK's only naval base that refits nuclear submarines and the Navy estimates that the Dockyard generates about 10% of Plymouth's income. Plymouth has the largest cluster of marine and maritime businesses in the south west with 270 firms operating within the sector. Other substan...
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What notable shop is located in a grade II listed building?
Pannier Market
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth has a post-war shopping area in the city centre with substantial pedestrianisation. At the west end of the zone inside a grade II listed building is the Pannier Market that was completed in 1959 – pannier meaning \"basket\" from French, so it translates as \"basket market\". In terms of retail...
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In what year was Pannier Market finished?
1959
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth has a post-war shopping area in the city centre with substantial pedestrianisation. At the west end of the zone inside a grade II listed building is the Pannier Market that was completed in 1959 – pannier meaning \"basket\" from French, so it translates as \"basket market\". In terms of retail...
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What is Plymouth's national rank in retail floorspace?
29th
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth has a post-war shopping area in the city centre with substantial pedestrianisation. At the west end of the zone inside a grade II listed building is the Pannier Market that was completed in 1959 – pannier meaning \"basket\" from French, so it translates as \"basket market\". In terms of retail...
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What notable location was named a grade II listed building in 1998?
Tinside Pool
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth has a post-war shopping area in the city centre with substantial pedestrianisation. At the west end of the zone inside a grade II listed building is the Pannier Market that was completed in 1959 – pannier meaning \"basket\" from French, so it translates as \"basket market\". In terms of retail...
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What was the cost to restore Tinside Pool?
£3.4 million
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth has a post-war shopping area in the city centre with substantial pedestrianisation. At the west end of the zone inside a grade II listed building is the Pannier Market that was completed in 1959 – pannier meaning \"basket\" from French, so it translates as \"basket market\". In terms of retail...
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What is the name of Plymouth Council's urban redevelopment project?
"Vision for Plymouth"
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth Council is currently undertaking a project of urban redevelopment called the \"Vision for Plymouth\" launched by the architect David Mackay and backed by both Plymouth City Council and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce (PCC). Its projects range from shopping centres, a cruise terminal, a boulev...
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What architect is in charge of the ""Vision for Plymouth"?
David Mackay
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth Council is currently undertaking a project of urban redevelopment called the \"Vision for Plymouth\" launched by the architect David Mackay and backed by both Plymouth City Council and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce (PCC). Its projects range from shopping centres, a cruise terminal, a boulev...
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Along with Plymouth Council, what body supports the "Vision for Plymouth"?
the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth Council is currently undertaking a project of urban redevelopment called the \"Vision for Plymouth\" launched by the architect David Mackay and backed by both Plymouth City Council and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce (PCC). Its projects range from shopping centres, a cruise terminal, a boulev...
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What is the population goal of the "Vision for Plymouth"?
300,000
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth Council is currently undertaking a project of urban redevelopment called the \"Vision for Plymouth\" launched by the architect David Mackay and backed by both Plymouth City Council and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce (PCC). Its projects range from shopping centres, a cruise terminal, a boulev...
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How many residences does the "Vision for Plymouth" seek to build?
33,000
[ "Plymouth\n\nPlymouth Council is currently undertaking a project of urban redevelopment called the \"Vision for Plymouth\" launched by the architect David Mackay and backed by both Plymouth City Council and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce (PCC). Its projects range from shopping centres, a cruise terminal, a boulev...
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When was the Charles Cross car park removed?
2004
[ "Plymouth\n\nIn 2004 the old Drake Circus shopping centre and Charles Cross car park were demolished and replaced by the latest Drake Circus Shopping Centre, which opened in October 2006. It received negative feedback before opening when David Mackay said it was already \"ten years out of date\". In contrast, the T...
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In what month and year was the grand opening of Drake Circus Shopping Centre?
October 2006
[ "Plymouth\n\nIn 2004 the old Drake Circus shopping centre and Charles Cross car park were demolished and replaced by the latest Drake Circus Shopping Centre, which opened in October 2006. It received negative feedback before opening when David Mackay said it was already \"ten years out of date\". In contrast, the T...
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Where was TR2 built?
Cattedown
[ "Plymouth\n\nIn 2004 the old Drake Circus shopping centre and Charles Cross car park were demolished and replaced by the latest Drake Circus Shopping Centre, which opened in October 2006. It received negative feedback before opening when David Mackay said it was already \"ten years out of date\". In contrast, the T...
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What prize did TR2 almost win?
the RIBA Stirling Prize for Architecture in 2003
[ "Plymouth\n\nIn 2004 the old Drake Circus shopping centre and Charles Cross car park were demolished and replaced by the latest Drake Circus Shopping Centre, which opened in October 2006. It received negative feedback before opening when David Mackay said it was already \"ten years out of date\". In contrast, the T...
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Who spoke disparagingly about the Drake Circus Shopping Centre?
David Mackay
[ "Plymouth\n\nIn 2004 the old Drake Circus shopping centre and Charles Cross car park were demolished and replaced by the latest Drake Circus Shopping Centre, which opened in October 2006. It received negative feedback before opening when David Mackay said it was already \"ten years out of date\". In contrast, the T...
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What location is proposed for the future home of the Plymouth City Council headquarters?
the Bretonside bus station
[ "Plymouth\n\nThere is a project involving the future relocation of Plymouth City Council's headquarters, the civic centre, to the current location of the Bretonside bus station; it would involve both the bus station and civic centre being demolished and a rebuilt together at the location with the land from the civi...
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To connect Millbay to the city centre, what would need to be destroyed?
the Plymouth Pavilions entertainment arena
[ "Plymouth\n\nThere is a project involving the future relocation of Plymouth City Council's headquarters, the civic centre, to the current location of the Bretonside bus station; it would involve both the bus station and civic centre being demolished and a rebuilt together at the location with the land from the civi...
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What city region is located near a ferry terminal?
Millbay
[ "Plymouth\n\nThere is a project involving the future relocation of Plymouth City Council's headquarters, the civic centre, to the current location of the Bretonside bus station; it would involve both the bus station and civic centre being demolished and a rebuilt together at the location with the land from the civi...
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What is the A38 called inside the city of Plymouth?
The Parkway
[ "Plymouth\n\nThe A38 dual-carriageway runs from east to west across the north of the city. Within the city it is designated as 'The Parkway' and represents the boundary between the urban parts of the city and the generally more recent suburban areas. Heading east, it connects Plymouth to the M5 motorway about 40 mi...
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In miles, about how far away from Plymouth does the A38 connect to the M5?
40
[ "Plymouth\n\nThe A38 dual-carriageway runs from east to west across the north of the city. Within the city it is designated as 'The Parkway' and represents the boundary between the urban parts of the city and the generally more recent suburban areas. Heading east, it connects Plymouth to the M5 motorway about 40 mi...
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What bridge connects Cornwall to Plymouth via the A38?
Tamar Bridge
[ "Plymouth\n\nThe A38 dual-carriageway runs from east to west across the north of the city. Within the city it is designated as 'The Parkway' and represents the boundary between the urban parts of the city and the generally more recent suburban areas. Heading east, it connects Plymouth to the M5 motorway about 40 mi...
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What park and ride service is located at George Junction?
Plymouth City Airport
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Who operates Milehouse park and ride?
First South West
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Who operates the ferry to Spain?
Brittany Ferries
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Where does the ferry to France terminate?
Roscoff
[ "Plymouth\n\nA regular international ferry service provided by Brittany Ferries operates from Millbay taking cars and foot passengers directly to France (Roscoff) and Spain (Santander) on the three ferries, MV Armorique, MV Bretagne and MV Pont-Aven. There is a passenger ferry between Stonehouse and the Cornish ham...
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Along with MV Bretagne and MV Pont-Aven, what ferry operates between Plymouth and the continent?
MV Armorique
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A passenger ferry operates between Cremyll and what location?
Stonehouse
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When did the Cremyll-Stonehouse ferry first operate?
1204
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What local airport closed in 2011?
Plymouth City Airport
[ "Plymouth\n\nThe city's airport was Plymouth City Airport about 4 miles (6 km) north of the city centre. The airport was home to the local airline Air Southwest, which operated flights across the United Kingdom and Ireland. In June 2003, a report by the South West RDA was published looking at the future of aviation...
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In kilometers, how far away from the Plymouth city center was Plymouth City Airport?
6
[ "Plymouth\n\nThe city's airport was Plymouth City Airport about 4 miles (6 km) north of the city centre. The airport was home to the local airline Air Southwest, which operated flights across the United Kingdom and Ireland. In June 2003, a report by the South West RDA was published looking at the future of aviation...
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By what year is the city airport planned to reopen?
2018
[ "Plymouth\n\nThe city's airport was Plymouth City Airport about 4 miles (6 km) north of the city centre. The airport was home to the local airline Air Southwest, which operated flights across the United Kingdom and Ireland. In June 2003, a report by the South West RDA was published looking at the future of aviation...
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Who intends to reopen the Plymouth City Airport?
FlyPlymouth
[ "Plymouth\n\nThe city's airport was Plymouth City Airport about 4 miles (6 km) north of the city centre. The airport was home to the local airline Air Southwest, which operated flights across the United Kingdom and Ireland. In June 2003, a report by the South West RDA was published looking at the future of aviation...
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When did Plymouth's railroad station open for service?
1877
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Who runs Plymouth's railroad station?
Great Western Railway
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Along with the Tamar Valley Line, what local train service operates in Plymouth?
Cornish Main Line
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How many regional MPs have argued for the importance of Plymouth's train service?
three
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Trains from what network sometimes operate out of Plymouth's railroad station?
CrossCountry
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On what date was the Dawlish sea wall damaged?
4 February 2014
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In feet, how much of the Dawlish sea wall was destroyed?
130
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After the Dawlish sea wall was damaged, on what date did the line reopen?
4 April 2014
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In what month and year did storms affect the coastal line near Dawlish?
February 2014
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How many churches are present in Plymouth?
150
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In what year was Plymouth's Catholic cathedral built?
1858
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What is the name of the oldest church in Plymouth?
St Andrew's
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What denomination does the oldest church in Plymouth belong to?
Anglican
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How many Methodist houses of worship exist in Plymouth?
over twenty
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What Plymouth Jew was mentioned by Sir Francis Drake?
Moses
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In what year was Plymouth Synagogue constructed?
1762
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What is Plymouth Synagogue's listed grade?
Grade II*
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What community of Jews was Plymouth Synagogue built by?
Ashkenazi
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What percentage of Plymouth's population call themselves Christian?
58.1%
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What percentage of Plymouth residents follow Islam?
0.8%
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What percentage of Plymouth consists of non-religious people?
32.9%
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What percentage of people in the United Kingdom describe themselves as non-religious?
24.7%
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What was the percentage decline in Jewish residents of Plymouth between 2001 and 2011?
7%
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In what year was Union Street constructed?
1815
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Who performed at the New Palace Theatre in the 1930s?
Charlie Chaplin
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How many pubs existed on Union Street in the 1930s?
30s
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What group famously enjoyed themselves on Union Street?
sailors from the Royal Navy
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What notable event occurs each August?
British Firework Championships
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In what month and year was the world record for simultaneous fireworks broken?
August 2006
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Who broke the world record for simultaneous fireworks?
Roy Lowry
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What institution did Roy Lowry work for?
University of Plymouth
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In what year did the Music of the Night begin?
1992
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How many people can fit in the Theatre Royal?
1,315
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What is the capacity of Drum Theatre?
200
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What is the cost of admission to the Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery?
free
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How many galleries are present in the Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery?
six
[ "Plymouth\n\nThe city's main theatres are the Theatre Royal (1,315 capacity), its Drum Theatre (200 capacity), and its production and creative learning centre, The TR2. The Plymouth Pavilions has multiple uses for the city staging music concerts, basketball matches and stand-up comedy. There are also three cinemas:...
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When did the theater in the Plymouth Athenaeum close?
2009
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What television station has its regional headquarters in Plymouth?
BBC South West
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