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56f6f44f711bf01900a4488e | Southampton | Southampton (i/saʊθˈæmptən, -hæmptən/) is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated 75 miles (121 km) south-west of London and 19 miles (31 km) north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest. It lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area. The city, which is a unitary authority, has an estimated population of 253,651. The city's name is sometimes abbreviated in writing to "So'ton" or "Soton", and a resident of Southampton is called a Sotonian. | What's the estimated population of Southampton? | {
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"253,651"
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540
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56f6f44f711bf01900a4488f | Southampton | Southampton (i/saʊθˈæmptən, -hæmptən/) is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated 75 miles (121 km) south-west of London and 19 miles (31 km) north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest. It lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area. The city, which is a unitary authority, has an estimated population of 253,651. The city's name is sometimes abbreviated in writing to "So'ton" or "Soton", and a resident of Southampton is called a Sotonian. | What could you call someone who lives in Southampton? | {
"text": [
"Sotonian"
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"answer_start": [
667
]
} |
56f6f44f711bf01900a44890 | Southampton | Southampton (i/saʊθˈæmptən, -hæmptən/) is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated 75 miles (121 km) south-west of London and 19 miles (31 km) north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest. It lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area. The city, which is a unitary authority, has an estimated population of 253,651. The city's name is sometimes abbreviated in writing to "So'ton" or "Soton", and a resident of Southampton is called a Sotonian. | In what ceremonial county is Southampton located? | {
"text": [
"Hampshire"
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"answer_start": [
87
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} |
56f6f44f711bf01900a44891 | Southampton | Southampton (i/saʊθˈæmptən, -hæmptən/) is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated 75 miles (121 km) south-west of London and 19 miles (31 km) north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest. It lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area. The city, which is a unitary authority, has an estimated population of 253,651. The city's name is sometimes abbreviated in writing to "So'ton" or "Soton", and a resident of Southampton is called a Sotonian. | How many miles away from London is Southampton? | {
"text": [
"75"
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144
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} |
56f6f44f711bf01900a44892 | Southampton | Southampton (i/saʊθˈæmptən, -hæmptən/) is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated 75 miles (121 km) south-west of London and 19 miles (31 km) north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest. It lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area. The city, which is a unitary authority, has an estimated population of 253,651. The city's name is sometimes abbreviated in writing to "So'ton" or "Soton", and a resident of Southampton is called a Sotonian. | In which direction would you travel from Portsmouth to reach Southampton? | {
"text": [
"north-west"
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"answer_start": [
204
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} |
56f7197b711bf01900a4495a | Southampton | significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the World War II narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. Hammerson, the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016. | What is the big retail shopping center in Southampton called? | {
"text": [
"WestQuay"
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"answer_start": [
505
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} |
56f7197b711bf01900a4495b | Southampton | significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the World War II narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. Hammerson, the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016. | In what month of 2014 did Southampton's City Council give the go-ahead for WestQuay Watermark? | {
"text": [
"October"
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"answer_start": [
518
]
} |
56f7197b711bf01900a4495c | Southampton | significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the World War II narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. Hammerson, the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016. | What war is Southampton often associated with? | {
"text": [
"World War II"
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"answer_start": [
288
]
} |
56f7197b711bf01900a4495d | Southampton | significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the World War II narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. Hammerson, the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016. | What company owns WestQuay Watermark? | {
"text": [
"Hammerson"
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"answer_start": [
684
]
} |
56f7197b711bf01900a4495e | Southampton | significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the World War II narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. Hammerson, the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016. | By the end of 2016, how many people are projected to be working onsite at WestQuay Watermark? | {
"text": [
"1,550"
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"answer_start": [
747
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} |
56f83185aef2371900625ee3 | Southampton | In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to go the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas. | What other city merged with Southampton after the 2001 census? | {
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"Portsmouth"
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"answer_start": [
35
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} |
56f83185aef2371900625ee4 | Southampton | In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to go the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas. | What's the other name for South Hampshire? | {
"text": [
"Solent City"
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"answer_start": [
339
]
} |
56f83185aef2371900625ee5 | Southampton | In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to go the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas. | In the 2011 census, what was the population of Southampton after it merged with Portsmouth? | {
"text": [
"855,569"
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"answer_start": [
229
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} |
56f83185aef2371900625ee6 | Southampton | In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to go the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas. | What metropolitan area is Portsmouth a part of? | {
"text": [
"South Hampshire"
],
"answer_start": [
299
]
} |
56f83185aef2371900625ee7 | Southampton | In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to go the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas. | What is the estimated minimum population of South Hampshire? | {
"text": [
"1.5 million"
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"answer_start": [
461
]
} |
56f833afaef2371900625ef7 | Southampton | archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410. | What year did the Romans invade Britain? | {
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"AD 43"
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"answer_start": [
126
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} |
56f833afaef2371900625ef8 | Southampton | archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410. | What ancient settlement was established after Rome invaded and the Britons were conquered? | {
"text": [
"Clausentum"
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"answer_start": [
208
]
} |
56f833afaef2371900625ef9 | Southampton | archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410. | According to evidence found, in what archaeological age were there first inhabitants in the area of Southampton? | {
"text": [
"stone age"
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"answer_start": [
72
]
} |
56f833afaef2371900625efa | Southampton | archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410. | What is the site of Clausentum called now? | {
"text": [
"Bitterne Manor"
],
"answer_start": [
328
]
} |
56f833afaef2371900625efb | Southampton | archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410. | In addition to two ditches, what was Clausentum's defense from invaders? | {
"text": [
"a wall"
],
"answer_start": [
371
]
} |
56f8366baef2371900625f13 | Southampton | The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name. | What people established a settlement in what is now the St. Mary's area of Southampton? | {
"text": [
"Anglo-Saxons"
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"answer_start": [
4
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} |
56f8366baef2371900625f14 | Southampton | The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name. | What name did the Anglo-Saxons give their settlement first? | {
"text": [
"Hamwic"
],
"answer_start": [
151
]
} |
56f8366baef2371900625f15 | Southampton | The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name. | What name did Hamwic have in the interim as it was evolving into Hampton? | {
"text": [
"Hamtun"
],
"answer_start": [
178
]
} |
56f8366baef2371900625f16 | Southampton | The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name. | What county in England was named after Hampton? | {
"text": [
"Hampshire"
],
"answer_start": [
356
]
} |
56f8366baef2371900625f17 | Southampton | The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name. | What river separated Hamwic from the home of previous settlers? | {
"text": [
"Itchen"
],
"answer_start": [
61
]
} |
56f837eba6d7ea1400e174b5 | Southampton | Viking raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became mediaeval Southampton, had been established. | What kind of raids disturbed Hamwic in the 9th century? | {
"text": [
"Viking"
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"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56f837eba6d7ea1400e174b6 | Southampton | Viking raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became mediaeval Southampton, had been established. | What year did the Vikings start attacking Hamwic? | {
"text": [
"840"
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"answer_start": [
18
]
} |
56f837eba6d7ea1400e174b7 | Southampton | Viking raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became mediaeval Southampton, had been established. | In what century was a new settlement set up at the site of Hamwic? | {
"text": [
"10th"
],
"answer_start": [
98
]
} |
56f837eba6d7ea1400e174b8 | Southampton | Viking raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became mediaeval Southampton, had been established. | What was the name of the 10th-century fortified settlement that took Hamwic's place? | {
"text": [
"Southampton"
],
"answer_start": [
157
]
} |
56f8393fa6d7ea1400e174c5 | Southampton | Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of Gallic wine in exchange for English cloth and wool. | In what year did the Norman Conquest take place? | {
"text": [
"1066"
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"answer_start": [
33
]
} |
56f8393fa6d7ea1400e174c6 | Southampton | Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of Gallic wine in exchange for English cloth and wool. | What was the capital of England during the time of the Norman Conquest? | {
"text": [
"Winchester"
],
"answer_start": [
121
]
} |
56f8393fa6d7ea1400e174c7 | Southampton | Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of Gallic wine in exchange for English cloth and wool. | Southampton was important to transit between Winchester and what other region in England in the 11th century? | {
"text": [
"Normandy"
],
"answer_start": [
137
]
} |
56f8393fa6d7ea1400e174c8 | Southampton | Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of Gallic wine in exchange for English cloth and wool. | In what century was Southampton Castle built? | {
"text": [
"12th"
],
"answer_start": [
183
]
} |
56f8393fa6d7ea1400e174c9 | Southampton | Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of Gallic wine in exchange for English cloth and wool. | During the 13th century, what did Southampton get in trade for English cloth and wool? | {
"text": [
"French wine"
],
"answer_start": [
298
]
} |
56f83b32a6d7ea1400e174e9 | Southampton | Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. In 1348, the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton. | Ruins of merchants' homes that survive today are evidence that Southampton had rich people in what century? | {
"text": [
"12th"
],
"answer_start": [
21
]
} |
56f83b32a6d7ea1400e174ea | Southampton | Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. In 1348, the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton. | What plague made it to England because of all the ships visiting Southampton in the 14th century? | {
"text": [
"Black Death"
],
"answer_start": [
177
]
} |
56f83b32a6d7ea1400e174eb | Southampton | Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. In 1348, the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton. | What year did the Black Death arrive in England for the first time? | {
"text": [
"1348"
],
"answer_start": [
167
]
} |
56f83b32a6d7ea1400e174ec | Southampton | Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. In 1348, the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton. | In addition to King John's House, what's the name of another rich merchant's dwelling that still partly remains? | {
"text": [
"Canute's Palace"
],
"answer_start": [
82
]
} |
56f83d50a6d7ea1400e174fb | Southampton | The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive. | Who led the invasion of Southampton in the 14th century by the French and others? | {
"text": [
"Charles Grimaldi"
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"answer_start": [
75
]
} |
56f83d50a6d7ea1400e174fc | Southampton | The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive. | What principality did Grimaldi set up with the profits from plundering Southampton? | {
"text": [
"Monaco"
],
"answer_start": [
148
]
} |
56f83d50a6d7ea1400e174fd | Southampton | The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive. | What year did Edward III show up in Southampton and tell them to build walls? | {
"text": [
"1339"
],
"answer_start": [
184
]
} |
56f83d50a6d7ea1400e174fe | Southampton | The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive. | How many of the original towers from Southampton's walls are still standing? | {
"text": [
"13"
],
"answer_start": [
395
]
} |
56f83d50a6d7ea1400e174ff | Southampton | The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive. | The oldest section of the original wall around the town dates from what year? | {
"text": [
"1175"
],
"answer_start": [
304
]
} |
56f83f77aef2371900625f3f | Southampton | The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer subordinate upon its fortifications. | What's the name of the wall tower that was the first of its kind in England built for artillery purposes? | {
"text": [
"God's House Tower"
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"answer_start": [
23
]
} |
56f83f77aef2371900625f40 | Southampton | The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer subordinate upon its fortifications. | In what year was the God's House Tower built? | {
"text": [
"1417"
],
"answer_start": [
51
]
} |
56f83f77aef2371900625f41 | Southampton | The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer subordinate upon its fortifications. | What museum was located in God's House Tower until 2011? | {
"text": [
"Museum of Archaeology"
],
"answer_start": [
284
]
} |
56f83f77aef2371900625f42 | Southampton | The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer subordinate upon its fortifications. | Which king of England directed new fortifications that helped Southampton rely less on its wall? | {
"text": [
"Henry VIII"
],
"answer_start": [
447
]
} |
56f83f77aef2371900625f43 | Southampton | The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer subordinate upon its fortifications. | In what century did Southampton complete construction of the wall around the city? | {
"text": [
"15th"
],
"answer_start": [
339
]
} |
56f84154aef2371900625f5d | Southampton | On the other hand, many of the mediaeval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. The site is now occupied by Friary House. | The only remaining piece of the motte and bailey castle can be seen near what modern Southampton street? | {
"text": [
"Castle Way"
],
"answer_start": [
260
]
} |
56f84154aef2371900625f5e | Southampton | On the other hand, many of the mediaeval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. The site is now occupied by Friary House. | About what year was the Franciscan friary established in Southampton? | {
"text": [
"1233"
],
"answer_start": [
344
]
} |
56f84154aef2371900625f5f | Southampton | On the other hand, many of the mediaeval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. The site is now occupied by Friary House. | What year did Southampton's Franciscan friary shut down? | {
"text": [
"1538"
],
"answer_start": [
366
]
} |
56f84154aef2371900625f60 | Southampton | On the other hand, many of the mediaeval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. The site is now occupied by Friary House. | In what decade were the leftovers of the Southampton friary destroyed? | {
"text": [
"1940s"
],
"answer_start": [
395
]
} |
56f84154aef2371900625f61 | Southampton | On the other hand, many of the mediaeval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. The site is now occupied by Friary House. | What landmark now sits on the site of the Franciscan friary in Southampton? | {
"text": [
"Friary House"
],
"answer_start": [
430
]
} |
56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a5 | Southampton | Elsewhere, remnants of the mediaeval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road. | In what year was the friars' water supply system built in Southampton? | {
"text": [
"1290"
],
"answer_start": [
118
]
} |
56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a6 | Southampton | Elsewhere, remnants of the mediaeval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road. | Where was the water brought from by the friars' supply system? | {
"text": [
"Conduit Head"
],
"answer_start": [
154
]
} |
56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a7 | Southampton | Elsewhere, remnants of the mediaeval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road. | What year did the friars start letting the rest of Southampton use the water from their system? | {
"text": [
"1310"
],
"answer_start": [
339
]
} |
56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a8 | Southampton | Elsewhere, remnants of the mediaeval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road. | When was ownership of the medieval water supply system given to the town of Southampton? | {
"text": [
"1420"
],
"answer_start": [
405
]
} |
56f8574aa6d7ea1400e175a9 | Southampton | Elsewhere, remnants of the mediaeval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road. | What's the name of the landmark on Commercial Road where remains of the friars' water system can be seen? | {
"text": [
"Conduit House"
],
"answer_start": [
446
]
} |
56f858c6aef2371900626007 | Southampton | In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town. | What war was taking place in the 1640s in England? | {
"text": [
"English Civil War"
],
"answer_start": [
20
]
} |
56f858c6aef2371900626008 | Southampton | In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town. | What year did a Parliamentary garrison enter Southampton? | {
"text": [
"1642"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
56f858c6aef2371900626009 | Southampton | In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town. | What is the furthest town the Royalists reached during their advance into Southampton in 1644? | {
"text": [
"Redbridge"
],
"answer_start": [
121
]
} |
56f858c6aef237190062600a | Southampton | In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town. | In what month of 1644 did the Royalists fail to take Redbridge? | {
"text": [
"March"
],
"answer_start": [
148
]
} |
56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175b9 | Southampton | During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an of_import industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars. | What skilled trade was a central industry for Southampton in the Middle Ages? | {
"text": [
"shipbuilding"
],
"answer_start": [
24
]
} |
56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175ba | Southampton | During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an of_import industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars. | What's the name of the famed warship built in Southampton for Henry V? | {
"text": [
"HMS Grace Dieu"
],
"answer_start": [
105
]
} |
56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175bb | Southampton | During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an of_import industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars. | What was the name of the man who overhauled block-making to mechanize the process? | {
"text": [
"Walter Taylor"
],
"answer_start": [
146
]
} |
56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175bc | Southampton | During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an of_import industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars. | Between 1904 and 2004, what shipbuilding company employed a large portion of Southampton? | {
"text": [
"Thornycroft"
],
"answer_start": [
293
]
} |
56f85bc0a6d7ea1400e175bd | Southampton | During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an of_import industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars. | In what historical period did Walter Taylor's improvements on block-making play an important role? | {
"text": [
"Industrial Revolution"
],
"answer_start": [
247
]
} |
56f85e22aef2371900626023 | Southampton | Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high-pitched treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate. | What battle did King Henry leave for in 1415? | {
"text": [
"Battle of Agincourt"
],
"answer_start": [
40
]
} |
56f85e22aef2371900626024 | Southampton | Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high-pitched treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate. | What group did the men accused of high treason, including Henry Scrope and Sir Thomas Grey, lead? | {
"text": [
"Southampton Plot"
],
"answer_start": [
93
]
} |
56f85e22aef2371900626025 | Southampton | Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high-pitched treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate. | What is the public house where the men from Southampton Plot were tried called now? | {
"text": [
"Red Lion"
],
"answer_start": [
268
]
} |
56f85e22aef2371900626026 | Southampton | Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high-pitched treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate. | What was the Earl of Cambridge's first name? | {
"text": [
"Richard"
],
"answer_start": [
111
]
} |
56f85e22aef2371900626027 | Southampton | Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high-pitched treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate. | Outside of what structure did the execution of the Southampton Plot leaders take place? | {
"text": [
"the Bargate"
],
"answer_start": [
364
]
} |
56f86064aef237190062602d | Southampton | Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944. | What did the military use Southampton for during wars in the 18th century? | {
"text": [
"embarkation"
],
"answer_start": [
39
]
} |
56f86064aef237190062602e | Southampton | Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944. | In addition to wars with the French and the Boer War, in which notable war in the 18th century did Southampton play a role? | {
"text": [
"the Crimean war"
],
"answer_start": [
104
]
} |
56f86064aef237190062602f | Southampton | Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944. | What war won Southampton the title of No. 1 Military Embarkation port? | {
"text": [
"the Great War"
],
"answer_start": [
205
]
} |
56f86064aef2371900626030 | Southampton | Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944. | What group of people in addition to wounded soldiers from the Great War often were brought to Southampton for treatment? | {
"text": [
"POWs"
],
"answer_start": [
284
]
} |
56f86064aef2371900626031 | Southampton | Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944. | In what year did Southampton lead preparations for the Invasion of Europe? | {
"text": [
"1944"
],
"answer_start": [
360
]
} |
56f86358aef2371900626037 | Southampton | Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide. | When did Southampton turn into a spa town? | {
"text": [
"1740"
],
"answer_start": [
33
]
} |
56f86358aef2371900626038 | Southampton | Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide. | Despite not having a good beach, what decade saw Southampton become popular for sea bathing? | {
"text": [
"1760s"
],
"answer_start": [
96
]
} |
56f86358aef2371900626039 | Southampton | Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide. | Where in Southampton were special baths filled by seawater constructed? | {
"text": [
"West Quay"
],
"answer_start": [
210
]
} |
56f86358aef237190062603a | Southampton | Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide. | What change in flow of the sea controlled the innovative baths at West Quay? | {
"text": [
"the tide"
],
"answer_start": [
276
]
} |
56f865baaef237190062603f | Southampton | The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The geomorphologic and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire. | In what historical period did Southampton expand greatly? | {
"text": [
"Victorian era"
],
"answer_start": [
48
]
} |
56f865baaef2371900626040 | Southampton | The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The geomorphologic and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire. | What year was the Southampton Docks company created? | {
"text": [
"1835"
],
"answer_start": [
112
]
} |
56f865baaef2371900626041 | Southampton | The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The geomorphologic and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire. | In what month of 1838 was stone laid for the foundation of the Southampton docks? | {
"text": [
"October"
],
"answer_start": [
121
]
} |
56f865baaef2371900626042 | Southampton | The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The geomorphologic and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire. | What year did the railroad to London from Southampton open fully? | {
"text": [
"1840"
],
"answer_start": [
348
]
} |
56f865baaef2371900626043 | Southampton | The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The geomorphologic and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire. | What name did Southampton earn for its importance in creating a link to London? | {
"text": [
"The Gateway to the Empire"
],
"answer_start": [
395
]
} |
56f86721aef2371900626049 | Southampton | In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can demo a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean." | Who wrote "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star"? | {
"text": [
"John Choules"
],
"answer_start": [
60
]
} |
56f86721aef237190062604a | Southampton | In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can demo a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean." | What town did Choules say had the only Main Street more beautiful than Southampton's? | {
"text": [
"Oxford"
],
"answer_start": [
197
]
} |
56f86721aef237190062604b | Southampton | In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can demo a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean." | How long was Southampton's High Street as described by Choules? | {
"text": [
"one mile and a half"
],
"answer_start": [
305
]
} |
56f86721aef237190062604c | Southampton | In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can demo a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean." | What adjective did Choules use to describe the shops of Southampton's High Street? | {
"text": [
"elegant"
],
"answer_start": [
520
]
} |
56f86721aef237190062604d | Southampton | In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can demo a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean." | Choules complimented the streets of Southampton for being kept in what condition? | {
"text": [
"clean"
],
"answer_start": [
566
]
} |
56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e1 | Southampton | The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port for the transatlantic passenger services operated by Cunard with their Blue Riband liner RMS Queen Mary and her running mate RMS Queen Elizabeth. In 1938, Southampton docks also became home to the flying boats of Imperial Airways. Southampton Container Terminals first opened in 1968 and has continued to expand. | What famous ship left Southampton's port carrying the Pilgrim Fathers? | {
"text": [
"Mayflower"
],
"answer_start": [
67
]
} |
56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e2 | Southampton | The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port for the transatlantic passenger services operated by Cunard with their Blue Riband liner RMS Queen Mary and her running mate RMS Queen Elizabeth. In 1938, Southampton docks also became home to the flying boats of Imperial Airways. Southampton Container Terminals first opened in 1968 and has continued to expand. | What year did the Mayflower set sail from Southampton? | {
"text": [
"1620"
],
"answer_start": [
80
]
} |
56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e3 | Southampton | The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port for the transatlantic passenger services operated by Cunard with their Blue Riband liner RMS Queen Mary and her running mate RMS Queen Elizabeth. In 1938, Southampton docks also became home to the flying boats of Imperial Airways. Southampton Container Terminals first opened in 1968 and has continued to expand. | How many crew members out of every five on the RMS Titanic were Sotonians? | {
"text": [
"Four"
],
"answer_start": [
136
]
} |
56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e4 | Southampton | The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port for the transatlantic passenger services operated by Cunard with their Blue Riband liner RMS Queen Mary and her running mate RMS Queen Elizabeth. In 1938, Southampton docks also became home to the flying boats of Imperial Airways. Southampton Container Terminals first opened in 1968 and has continued to expand. | What company operated passenger ships across the Atlantic, including the RMS Queen Elizabeth? | {
"text": [
"Cunard"
],
"answer_start": [
372
]
} |
56f868b4a6d7ea1400e175e5 | Southampton | The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port for the transatlantic passenger services operated by Cunard with their Blue Riband liner RMS Queen Mary and her running mate RMS Queen Elizabeth. In 1938, Southampton docks also became home to the flying boats of Imperial Airways. Southampton Container Terminals first opened in 1968 and has continued to expand. | In what year did Southampton Container Terminals open? | {
"text": [
"1968"
],
"answer_start": [
598
]
} |
56f86abca6d7ea1400e175eb | Southampton | The Supermarine Spitfire was designed and developed in Southampton, evolving from the Schneider trophy-winning seaplanes of the 1920s and 1930s. Its designer, R J Mitchell, lived in the Portswood area of Southampton, and his house is today marked with a blue plaque. Heavy bombing of the factory in September 1940 destroyed it as well as homes in the vicinity, killing civilians and workers. World War II hit Southampton particularly hard because of its strategical importance as a major commercial port and industrial area. Prior to the Invasion of Europe, components for a Mulberry harbour were built here. After D-Day, Southampton docks handled military cargo to help keep the Allied forces supplied, making it a key target of Luftwaffe bombing raids until late 1944. Southampton docks was featured in the television show 24: Live Another Day in Day 9: 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Who designed the Supermarine Spitfire? | {
"text": [
"R J Mitchell"
],
"answer_start": [
159
]
} |
56f86abca6d7ea1400e175ec | Southampton | The Supermarine Spitfire was designed and developed in Southampton, evolving from the Schneider trophy-winning seaplanes of the 1920s and 1930s. Its designer, R J Mitchell, lived in the Portswood area of Southampton, and his house is today marked with a blue plaque. Heavy bombing of the factory in September 1940 destroyed it as well as homes in the vicinity, killing civilians and workers. World War II hit Southampton particularly hard because of its strategical importance as a major commercial port and industrial area. Prior to the Invasion of Europe, components for a Mulberry harbour were built here. After D-Day, Southampton docks handled military cargo to help keep the Allied forces supplied, making it a key target of Luftwaffe bombing raids until late 1944. Southampton docks was featured in the television show 24: Live Another Day in Day 9: 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | What area of Southampton did Mitchell hail from? | {
"text": [
"Portswood"
],
"answer_start": [
186
]
} |
56f86abca6d7ea1400e175ed | Southampton | The Supermarine Spitfire was designed and developed in Southampton, evolving from the Schneider trophy-winning seaplanes of the 1920s and 1930s. Its designer, R J Mitchell, lived in the Portswood area of Southampton, and his house is today marked with a blue plaque. Heavy bombing of the factory in September 1940 destroyed it as well as homes in the vicinity, killing civilians and workers. World War II hit Southampton particularly hard because of its strategical importance as a major commercial port and industrial area. Prior to the Invasion of Europe, components for a Mulberry harbour were built here. After D-Day, Southampton docks handled military cargo to help keep the Allied forces supplied, making it a key target of Luftwaffe bombing raids until late 1944. Southampton docks was featured in the television show 24: Live Another Day in Day 9: 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | What color is the plaque that marks the Spitfire designer's house? | {
"text": [
"blue"
],
"answer_start": [
254
]
} |
56f86abca6d7ea1400e175ee | Southampton | The Supermarine Spitfire was designed and developed in Southampton, evolving from the Schneider trophy-winning seaplanes of the 1920s and 1930s. Its designer, R J Mitchell, lived in the Portswood area of Southampton, and his house is today marked with a blue plaque. Heavy bombing of the factory in September 1940 destroyed it as well as homes in the vicinity, killing civilians and workers. World War II hit Southampton particularly hard because of its strategical importance as a major commercial port and industrial area. Prior to the Invasion of Europe, components for a Mulberry harbour were built here. After D-Day, Southampton docks handled military cargo to help keep the Allied forces supplied, making it a key target of Luftwaffe bombing raids until late 1944. Southampton docks was featured in the television show 24: Live Another Day in Day 9: 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | In what month of 1940 did bombs destroy the factory that made Mitchell's seaplanes? | {
"text": [
"September"
],
"answer_start": [
299
]
} |
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