Re: CITY/TOWN - last posting on this off-topic


In a message dated 03/03/97  15:07:53, you write:

<< Arundel is not a city because the
 Cathedral is modern and RC, not CofE >>


Arundel cathedral was built in the 18th century (I think). Arundel has been a
centre of Roman catholicism since the 1500s. St Philip Howard lived there
(until he was murdered in the Tower of London).
The rules concerning royal decrees have been around for centuries and are not
a recent innovation. However, I would concur that almost without exception,
English cities are large places with an old Anglican cathedral (with the
monarch as head of the Anglican church, catholic towns are unlikely to be
"promoted"!)

Some cities are lovely and peaceful places. Chichester has a low crime rate,
pleasant surroundings (15 minutes by bicycle and you reach the sea in one
direction, or the South Downs in the other) but only mediocre public
transport (few local buses after 7pm). It has some lovely buildings
(including a cathedral) but no large cinema or nightclub - few facilities for
the young.
So being a city is good in some respects, but being a large place is more
important. Brighton is not a city, and is splendid with plenty to see and do
and good transport.

Graham
croftway@aol.com
...I think we've covered this subject enough now for this forum.



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