Originally posted by @chaney3Perhaps the question is slightly lost in translation, but why do you say "two cities/two towns"?
So, as an American, I am somewhat confused about how you describe where you live.
Two cities? Two towns?
I live in a house, in a small town in the north west of England.
Town vs city normally depends on whether there is a cathedral within it, and there aren't a huge number in England.
There is the United Kingdom which comprises of four main provinces, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Scotland is the best and England the most populated. Within these provinces there are counties, used for purposes of administration. Within these counties there are boroughs. Within these boroughs there are cities, towns and villages. Within these city towns and villages there are Geo divisions, like North London, Glasgow West etc Within these Geo divisions there are streets. Even these streets have different names depending on their physical style, like Avenue, Cul-de-sac, Terrace etc Within the streets are the houses, this is where the people live.
21 Aug 17
Originally posted by @robbie-carrobieAlso Crescent which I believe was a bit confusing in Agatha Christie's 'The Clocks'.
There is the United Kingdom which comprises of four main provinces, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Scotland is the best and England the most populated. Within these provinces there are counties, used for purposes of administration. Within these counties there are boroughs. Within these boroughs there are cities, towns and villages. ...[text shortened]... enue, Cul-de-sac, Terrace etc Within the streets are the houses, this is where the people live.
21 Aug 17
Originally posted by @robbie-carrobieI think so too, and in Agatha's book, there was some confusion to find a specific entrance door. Even Squares (such as Leinster Square where I lived for a while) could be confusing to people unfamiliar with the area.
crescent yes! I believe it named so because of its shape like that of a crescent moon, but I could be wrong.
21 Aug 17
Originally posted by @robbie-carrobieAye, the Cornish certainly seem to wish to separate from the rest of the UK. Not sure if they are using Trump's wall building team...
I believe there are also some Kingdoms, like the Kingdom of Fife, not sure if the Cornish still consider themselves a separate Kingdom. I think they used to.
21 Aug 17
Originally posted by @robbie-carrobieOr possibly just because it is a crescent.
crescent yes! I believe it named so because of its shape like that of a crescent moon, but I could be wrong.
21 Aug 17
Originally posted by @paul-a-robertsI suspect that most people who live in Cornwall are not Cornish bred.
Aye, the Cornish certainly seem to wish to separate from the rest of the UK. Not sure if they are using Trump's wall building team...
21 Aug 17
Originally posted by @divegeesterWhy is it difficult for Londoners to pronounce th, Noff London, Saff London, face bovered!
I suspect that most people who live in Cornwall are not Cornish bred.