Favourite English City

I fell in love with Bath - really extraordinary place - and I loved Ludlow, too (though more of a town)











Edited by Atavachron - March 04 2010 at 17:23

Dean wrote:   did you know the smallest (by population) city in England is London.

Truly a fall from its peak - there was a time when it was the most populous city in the world.

^ phew, I was gonna say, there's no way Bath has more people than London 

Dean wrote: Padraic wrote: Dean wrote:   did you know the smallest (by population) city in England is London. Truly a fall from its peak - there was a time when it was the most populous city in the world. mmwwwaa-ha-ha-ha, you fall into my trap - the city of London is a square mile of turf populated by some 7,000 people (and pretty much always has been - it size has not changed in hundreds of years). Greater London (with a population of 7.5 million) ranks 25th in the World but actually has two cities within its bondaries - The City of London and Westminster.

I see. 

I had an uncle who lived in Broadstairs, Kent.. nice country, coastside I believe.  I think prefer the West midlands, much greener as I recall.  I do hope you get to visit, it is a truly beautiful country.

Dean wrote: Padraic wrote: Dean wrote:   did you know the smallest (by population) city in England is London. Truly a fall from its peak - there was a time when it was the most populous city in the world. mmwwwaa-ha-ha-ha, you fall into my trap - the city of London is a square mile of turf populated by some 7,000 people (and pretty much always has been - it size has not changed in hundreds of years). Greater London (with a population of 7.5 million) ranks 25th in the World but actually has two cities within its bondaries - The City of London and Westminster.

Oh such shallow skulduggery from someone old enough (and English enough) to know better

Why has no-one mentioned that if it ain't got a cathedral it ain't a city ? (even Kirkwall in Orkney has one of those critters - and is my favourite city so I didn't vote)

mystic fred wrote: Birmingham was always cold and raining when i went there

Birmingham the city is a pretty dull & depressing place, but the area is wonderful - full of industrial history, as a result of which it boasts more canals than Venice & is the hub of the British canal network (they also brew a damned fine pint of beer there )

I only visited two English cities: London and York.

From this tale of two cities I can say: I love them both, but London is something very special indeed.

ExittheLemming wrote: Jim Garten wrote: ExittheLemming wrote: Dean wrote: Padraic wrote: Dean wrote: did you know the smallest (by population) city in England is London. Truly a fall from its peak - there was a time when it was the most populous city in the world. mmwwwaa-ha-ha-ha, you fall into my trap - the city of London is a square mile of turf populated by some 7,000 people (and pretty much always has been - it size has not changed in hundreds of years). Greater London (with a population of 7.5 million) ranks 25th in the World but actually has two cities within its bondaries - The City of London and Westminster. Oh such shallow skulduggery from someone old enough (and English enough) to know better You miss the point - he's old enough & English enough to know such a trap will work Conceded, with grudging and parsimonious admiration.

 

Jim Garten wrote: mystic fred wrote: Birmingham was always cold and raining when i went there Birmingham the city is a pretty dull & depressing place, but the area is wonderful - full of industrial history, as a result of which it boasts more canals than Venice & is the hub of the British canal network (they also brew a damned fine pint of beer there )

It is mostly cold and dull in Winter, very depressing. I live round Birmingham, and it can get pretty rough as well in parts. But Summer in Birmingham... man, I don't think anywhere else compares. The only place I've been to that's better in Summer is Bristol. But yeah, Brum (local slang term) is fantastic when it's hot, you're never too far from a bit of grass to just kick back on with your buddies, and not to mention all the canal pubs and bars that pull (I'm gonna agree wholeheartedly with you here Jim) a damn fine pint.

Go to Birmingham in Summer. It's lush Not to mention there's always something to do... I mean, second largest city in England (I think), you're never gonna be bored are you