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570aa9a54103511400d598f8 | When did the FAA change it's long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates? | 2014 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 2014, the FAA changed a long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates that eliminated preferences based on training and experience at flight schools in favor of a personality test open to anyone irrespective of experience. The move was made to increase flight traffi... |
570aa9a54103511400d598f9 | What was now favored instead of training and experince at flight schools? | personality test | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 2014, the FAA changed a long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates that eliminated preferences based on training and experience at flight schools in favor of a personality test open to anyone irrespective of experience. The move was made to increase flight traffi... |
570aa9a54103511400d598fa | Who could be an air traffic controller irrespective of experience now because of the rule change? | anyone | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 2014, the FAA changed a long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates that eliminated preferences based on training and experience at flight schools in favor of a personality test open to anyone irrespective of experience. The move was made to increase flight traffi... |
570aa9a54103511400d598fb | What did applicants now take that many of them found baffling? | biographical questionnaire | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 2014, the FAA changed a long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates that eliminated preferences based on training and experience at flight schools in favor of a personality test open to anyone irrespective of experience. The move was made to increase flight traffi... |
570aa9bf6d058f1900183060 | What retired NASA Office of inspector general is outspoken about the FAA? | Joseph Gutheinz | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe FAA has been cited as an example of regulatory capture, \"in which the airline industry openly dictates to its regulators its governing rules, arranging for not only beneficial regulation, but placing key people to head these regulators.\" Retired NASA Office of Inspector Gen... |
570aa9bf6d058f1900183061 | How much do penalties against airlines cost per violation? | $25,000 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe FAA has been cited as an example of regulatory capture, \"in which the airline industry openly dictates to its regulators its governing rules, arranging for not only beneficial regulation, but placing key people to head these regulators.\" Retired NASA Office of Inspector Gen... |
570aa9bf6d058f1900183062 | A heavy penalty for violating FAA reulations could said to be do what? | impact their ability to continue operating | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe FAA has been cited as an example of regulatory capture, \"in which the airline industry openly dictates to its regulators its governing rules, arranging for not only beneficial regulation, but placing key people to head these regulators.\" Retired NASA Office of Inspector Gen... |
570aa9bf6d058f1900183063 | What did the agency propose to find Southwest Airlines? | $10.2 million | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe FAA has been cited as an example of regulatory capture, \"in which the airline industry openly dictates to its regulators its governing rules, arranging for not only beneficial regulation, but placing key people to head these regulators.\" Retired NASA Office of Inspector Gen... |
570abdb26d058f19001830be | In what year did Blackpool and Blackburn become independent unitary authorities? | 1998 | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton were included in Merseyside. In Greater Manchester the successor boroughs were Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham (part), Rochdale, Salford, Tameside (part), Trafford (part) and Wigan. Warrington and Widnes, south of the new Merseyside/Greater M... |
570abdb26d058f19001830bf | In what year was Simonswood transferred from Knowsley to West Lancashire | 1994 | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton were included in Merseyside. In Greater Manchester the successor boroughs were Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham (part), Rochdale, Salford, Tameside (part), Trafford (part) and Wigan. Warrington and Widnes, south of the new Merseyside/Greater M... |
570abdb26d058f19001830c0 | Which places were added to the new county of Cheshire? | Warrington and Widnes | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton were included in Merseyside. In Greater Manchester the successor boroughs were Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham (part), Rochdale, Salford, Tameside (part), Trafford (part) and Wigan. Warrington and Widnes, south of the new Merseyside/Greater M... |
570abdb26d058f19001830c1 | Where were the boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton included? | Merseyside | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton were included in Merseyside. In Greater Manchester the successor boroughs were Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham (part), Rochdale, Salford, Tameside (part), Trafford (part) and Wigan. Warrington and Widnes, south of the new Merseyside/Greater M... |
570abdb26d058f19001830c2 | Which parish was transferred from Knowsley to the district of West Lancashire? | Simonswood | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton were included in Merseyside. In Greater Manchester the successor boroughs were Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham (part), Rochdale, Salford, Tameside (part), Trafford (part) and Wigan. Warrington and Widnes, south of the new Merseyside/Greater M... |
570ac1574103511400d59982 | When did the administrative boundaries for the Duchy of Lancaster change? | 1970s | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Duchy of Lancaster is one of two royal duchies in England. It has landholdings throughout the region and elsewhere, operating as a property company, but also exercising the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster. While the administrative boundaries changed in the 1970s, the county... |
570ac1574103511400d59983 | What is the Duchy of Lancaster? | one of two royal duchies in England | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Duchy of Lancaster is one of two royal duchies in England. It has landholdings throughout the region and elsewhere, operating as a property company, but also exercising the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster. While the administrative boundaries changed in the 1970s, the county... |
570ac1574103511400d59984 | What does the Duchy of Lancaster operate as? | a property company | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Duchy of Lancaster is one of two royal duchies in England. It has landholdings throughout the region and elsewhere, operating as a property company, but also exercising the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster. While the administrative boundaries changed in the 1970s, the county... |
570ac1574103511400d59985 | Who are appointed within the Duchy and County Palatine of Lancater? | High Sheriffs | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Duchy of Lancaster is one of two royal duchies in England. It has landholdings throughout the region and elsewhere, operating as a property company, but also exercising the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster. While the administrative boundaries changed in the 1970s, the county... |
570ac1574103511400d59986 | Who exercises the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster? | The Duchy of Lancaster | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Duchy of Lancaster is one of two royal duchies in England. It has landholdings throughout the region and elsewhere, operating as a property company, but also exercising the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster. While the administrative boundaries changed in the 1970s, the county... |
570ac1de4103511400d59996 | How many state grammar schools are in Lancashire? | four | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire has a mostly comprehensive system with four state grammar schools. Not including sixth form colleges, there are 77 state schools (not including Burnley's new schools) and 24 independent schools. The Clitheroe area has secondary modern schools. Sixth form provision is limited at most school... |
570ac1de4103511400d59997 | How many state schools are in Lancashire? | 77 | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire has a mostly comprehensive system with four state grammar schools. Not including sixth form colleges, there are 77 state schools (not including Burnley's new schools) and 24 independent schools. The Clitheroe area has secondary modern schools. Sixth form provision is limited at most school... |
570ac1de4103511400d59998 | How many independant schools are in Lancashire? | 24 | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire has a mostly comprehensive system with four state grammar schools. Not including sixth form colleges, there are 77 state schools (not including Burnley's new schools) and 24 independent schools. The Clitheroe area has secondary modern schools. Sixth form provision is limited at most school... |
570ac1de4103511400d59999 | Who has the largest school population? | South Ribble | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire has a mostly comprehensive system with four state grammar schools. Not including sixth form colleges, there are 77 state schools (not including Burnley's new schools) and 24 independent schools. The Clitheroe area has secondary modern schools. Sixth form provision is limited at most school... |
570ac1de4103511400d5999a | Who has the smallest school population? | Fylde | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire has a mostly comprehensive system with four state grammar schools. Not including sixth form colleges, there are 77 state schools (not including Burnley's new schools) and 24 independent schools. The Clitheroe area has secondary modern schools. Sixth form provision is limited at most school... |
570ac42c4103511400d599aa | What years did the Lancashire League competition run from? | 1895 to 1970 | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire produced well known teams in super league such as St Helens, Wigan, and Warrington. The county was once the focal point for many of the sport's professional competitions including the Lancashire League competition which ran from 1895 to 1970, and the Lancashire County Cup which was abandon... |
570ac42c4103511400d599ab | Which county was once the focal point for many professional competitions? | Lancashire | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire produced well known teams in super league such as St Helens, Wigan, and Warrington. The county was once the focal point for many of the sport's professional competitions including the Lancashire League competition which ran from 1895 to 1970, and the Lancashire County Cup which was abandon... |
570ac42c4103511400d599ac | Which year was the Lancashire County Cup abandoned? | 1993 | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire produced well known teams in super league such as St Helens, Wigan, and Warrington. The county was once the focal point for many of the sport's professional competitions including the Lancashire League competition which ran from 1895 to 1970, and the Lancashire County Cup which was abandon... |
570ac42c4103511400d599ad | What year did Rugby League start? | 1895 | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire produced well known teams in super league such as St Helens, Wigan, and Warrington. The county was once the focal point for many of the sport's professional competitions including the Lancashire League competition which ran from 1895 to 1970, and the Lancashire County Cup which was abandon... |
570acb424103511400d599fe | Where was the first open competition for brass bands held? | Manchester | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire had a lively culture of choral and classical music, with very large numbers of local church choirs from the 17th century, leading to the foundation of local choral societies from the mid-18th century, often particularly focused on performances of the music of Handel and his contemporaries.... |
570acb424103511400d599ff | What year was the first open competition for brass bands held? | 1853 | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire had a lively culture of choral and classical music, with very large numbers of local church choirs from the 17th century, leading to the foundation of local choral societies from the mid-18th century, often particularly focused on performances of the music of Handel and his contemporaries.... |
570acb424103511400d59a00 | Where was David Atherton born? | Blackpool | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire had a lively culture of choral and classical music, with very large numbers of local church choirs from the 17th century, leading to the foundation of local choral societies from the mid-18th century, often particularly focused on performances of the music of Handel and his contemporaries.... |
570acb424103511400d59a01 | What did David Atherton co-found? | the London Sinfonietta | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire had a lively culture of choral and classical music, with very large numbers of local church choirs from the 17th century, leading to the foundation of local choral societies from the mid-18th century, often particularly focused on performances of the music of Handel and his contemporaries.... |
570acb424103511400d59a02 | Who began their musical career as organist of Salford Cathedral? | Leslie Stuart | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire had a lively culture of choral and classical music, with very large numbers of local church choirs from the 17th century, leading to the foundation of local choral societies from the mid-18th century, often particularly focused on performances of the music of Handel and his contemporaries.... |
570acc776d058f1900183108 | What are the biggest cities in Lancashire? | Manchester and Liverpool | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire emerged as a major commercial and industrial region during the Industrial Revolution. Manchester and Liverpool grew into its largest cities, dominating global trade and the birth of modern capitalism. The county contained several mill towns and the collieries of the Lancashire Coalfield. B... |
570acc776d058f1900183109 | By the 1830's, how much of all cotton was processed in Lancashire? | 85% | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire emerged as a major commercial and industrial region during the Industrial Revolution. Manchester and Liverpool grew into its largest cities, dominating global trade and the birth of modern capitalism. The county contained several mill towns and the collieries of the Lancashire Coalfield. B... |
570acc776d058f190018310a | Where was a center for tourist for the people of Lancashire's mill towns? | Blackpool | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire emerged as a major commercial and industrial region during the Industrial Revolution. Manchester and Liverpool grew into its largest cities, dominating global trade and the birth of modern capitalism. The county contained several mill towns and the collieries of the Lancashire Coalfield. B... |
570acc776d058f190018310b | What week was most popular to visit Lancashire's mill towns? | wakes week | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire emerged as a major commercial and industrial region during the Industrial Revolution. Manchester and Liverpool grew into its largest cities, dominating global trade and the birth of modern capitalism. The county contained several mill towns and the collieries of the Lancashire Coalfield. B... |
570acc776d058f190018310c | When did Lancashire emerge as a major commercialand industrial region? | during the Industrial Revolution | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire emerged as a major commercial and industrial region during the Industrial Revolution. Manchester and Liverpool grew into its largest cities, dominating global trade and the birth of modern capitalism. The county contained several mill towns and the collieries of the Lancashire Coalfield. B... |
570ad47c4103511400d59a48 | When was Liverpool and Manchester removed from Lancashire boundaries? | 1974 | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe county was subject to significant boundary reform in 1974 that removed Liverpool and Manchester and most of their surrounding conurbations to form the metropolitan counties of Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The detached northern part of Lancashire in the Lake District, including the Furness P... |
570ad47c4103511400d59a49 | How many miles of land did Lancashire lose to other countries? | 709 | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe county was subject to significant boundary reform in 1974 that removed Liverpool and Manchester and most of their surrounding conurbations to form the metropolitan counties of Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The detached northern part of Lancashire in the Lake District, including the Furness P... |
570ad47c4103511400d59a4a | What is to the north of Lancashire today? | Cumbria | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe county was subject to significant boundary reform in 1974 that removed Liverpool and Manchester and most of their surrounding conurbations to form the metropolitan counties of Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The detached northern part of Lancashire in the Lake District, including the Furness P... |
570ad47c4103511400d59a4b | What is to the east of Lancashire today? | West Yorkshire | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe county was subject to significant boundary reform in 1974 that removed Liverpool and Manchester and most of their surrounding conurbations to form the metropolitan counties of Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The detached northern part of Lancashire in the Lake District, including the Furness P... |
570ad47c4103511400d59a4c | Who exercises sovereignty rights for Lancashire? | Duke of Lancaster | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe county was subject to significant boundary reform in 1974 that removed Liverpool and Manchester and most of their surrounding conurbations to form the metropolitan counties of Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The detached northern part of Lancashire in the Lake District, including the Furness P... |
570ad6ac4103511400d59a68 | When was the administrative county of Lancashire created? | 1889 | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire is smaller than its historical extent following a major reform of local government. In 1889, the administrative county of Lancashire was created, covering the historical county except for the county boroughs such as Blackburn, Burnley, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Wigan, Liverpool and Manch... |
570ad6ac4103511400d59a69 | What is the area served by the Lord-Lieutenant called now? | ceremonial county | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire is smaller than its historical extent following a major reform of local government. In 1889, the administrative county of Lancashire was created, covering the historical county except for the county boroughs such as Blackburn, Burnley, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Wigan, Liverpool and Manch... |
570ad6ac4103511400d59a6a | Where is the ancient border between Lancashire and Yorkshire located? | the western part of Todmorden | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire is smaller than its historical extent following a major reform of local government. In 1889, the administrative county of Lancashire was created, covering the historical county except for the county boroughs such as Blackburn, Burnley, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Wigan, Liverpool and Manch... |
570ad6ac4103511400d59a6b | Why is Lancashire smaller than its historical extent? | reform of local government | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire is smaller than its historical extent following a major reform of local government. In 1889, the administrative county of Lancashire was created, covering the historical county except for the county boroughs such as Blackburn, Burnley, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Wigan, Liverpool and Manch... |
570ad6ac4103511400d59a6c | What area is covered by the Lord-Lieutenant? | the administrative county and the county boroughs | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire is smaller than its historical extent following a major reform of local government. In 1889, the administrative county of Lancashire was created, covering the historical county except for the county boroughs such as Blackburn, Burnley, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Wigan, Liverpool and Manch... |
570ad7de4103511400d59a7c | When did the county become more urbanised? | 20th century | [
"Lancashire\n\nDuring the 20th century, the county became increasingly urbanised, particularly the southern part. To the existing county boroughs of Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Bolton, Bootle, Burnley, Bury, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens and Wigan were added Blackpool (1904)... |
570ad7de4103511400d59a7d | Which part in particular became urbanised in the 20th century? | the southern part | [
"Lancashire\n\nDuring the 20th century, the county became increasingly urbanised, particularly the southern part. To the existing county boroughs of Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Bolton, Bootle, Burnley, Bury, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens and Wigan were added Blackpool (1904)... |
570ad7de4103511400d59a7e | When was Warrington added to Lancashire? | 1900 | [
"Lancashire\n\nDuring the 20th century, the county became increasingly urbanised, particularly the southern part. To the existing county boroughs of Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Bolton, Bootle, Burnley, Bury, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens and Wigan were added Blackpool (1904)... |
570ad7de4103511400d59a7f | When was Southport added? | 1905 | [
"Lancashire\n\nDuring the 20th century, the county became increasingly urbanised, particularly the southern part. To the existing county boroughs of Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Bolton, Bootle, Burnley, Bury, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens and Wigan were added Blackpool (1904)... |
570ad7de4103511400d59a80 | When was Blackpool added to the county? | 1904 | [
"Lancashire\n\nDuring the 20th century, the county became increasingly urbanised, particularly the southern part. To the existing county boroughs of Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Bolton, Bootle, Burnley, Bury, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens and Wigan were added Blackpool (1904)... |
570ad8ec4103511400d59a90 | What is most of the lowland in the county devoted to? | dairy farming and cheesemaking | [
"Lancashire\n\nTo the east of the county are upland areas leading to the Pennines. North of the Ribble is Beacon Fell Country Park and the Forest of Bowland, another AONB. Much of the lowland in this area is devoted to dairy farming and cheesemaking, whereas the higher ground is more suitable for sheep, and the hig... |
570ad8ec4103511400d59a91 | What is the higer ground in the county devoted to? | sheep | [
"Lancashire\n\nTo the east of the county are upland areas leading to the Pennines. North of the Ribble is Beacon Fell Country Park and the Forest of Bowland, another AONB. Much of the lowland in this area is devoted to dairy farming and cheesemaking, whereas the higher ground is more suitable for sheep, and the hig... |
570ad8ec4103511400d59a92 | What is in the highest ground? | uncultivated moorland | [
"Lancashire\n\nTo the east of the county are upland areas leading to the Pennines. North of the Ribble is Beacon Fell Country Park and the Forest of Bowland, another AONB. Much of the lowland in this area is devoted to dairy farming and cheesemaking, whereas the higher ground is more suitable for sheep, and the hig... |
570ad8ec4103511400d59a93 | Where is the Lancashire Coalfield located? | modern-day Greater Manchester | [
"Lancashire\n\nTo the east of the county are upland areas leading to the Pennines. North of the Ribble is Beacon Fell Country Park and the Forest of Bowland, another AONB. Much of the lowland in this area is devoted to dairy farming and cheesemaking, whereas the higher ground is more suitable for sheep, and the hig... |
570ad8ec4103511400d59a94 | where is Beacon Fell County Park located? | North of the Ribble | [
"Lancashire\n\nTo the east of the county are upland areas leading to the Pennines. North of the Ribble is Beacon Fell Country Park and the Forest of Bowland, another AONB. Much of the lowland in this area is devoted to dairy farming and cheesemaking, whereas the higher ground is more suitable for sheep, and the hig... |
570ad9b56d058f190018312e | What does the Duchy administer within the County Palatine? | bona vacantia | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Duchy administers bona vacantia within the County Palatine, receiving the property of persons who die intestate and where the legal ownership cannot be ascertained. There is no separate Duke of Lancaster, the title merged into the Crown many centuries ago – but the Duchy is administered by the Qu... |
570ad9b56d058f190018312f | What serves as the county town of the county palatine? | Lancaster | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Duchy administers bona vacantia within the County Palatine, receiving the property of persons who die intestate and where the legal ownership cannot be ascertained. There is no separate Duke of Lancaster, the title merged into the Crown many centuries ago – but the Duchy is administered by the Qu... |
570ad9b56d058f1900183130 | When did the title of Duke of Lancaster merge into the Crown? | many centuries ago | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Duchy administers bona vacantia within the County Palatine, receiving the property of persons who die intestate and where the legal ownership cannot be ascertained. There is no separate Duke of Lancaster, the title merged into the Crown many centuries ago – but the Duchy is administered by the Qu... |
570ad9b56d058f1900183131 | Who is the Duchy administered by? | the Queen | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Duchy administers bona vacantia within the County Palatine, receiving the property of persons who die intestate and where the legal ownership cannot be ascertained. There is no separate Duke of Lancaster, the title merged into the Crown many centuries ago – but the Duchy is administered by the Qu... |
570ada444103511400d59aa4 | What does the Lancashire economy rely on? | the M6 motorway | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Lancashire economy relies strongly on the M6 motorway which runs from north to south, past Lancaster and Preston. The M55 connects Preston to Blackpool and is 11.5 miles (18.3 km) long. The M65 motorway from Colne, connects Burnley, Accrington, Blackburn to Preston. The M61 from Preston via Chorl... |
570ada444103511400d59aa5 | Which direction does the M6 motorway run? | north to south | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Lancashire economy relies strongly on the M6 motorway which runs from north to south, past Lancaster and Preston. The M55 connects Preston to Blackpool and is 11.5 miles (18.3 km) long. The M65 motorway from Colne, connects Burnley, Accrington, Blackburn to Preston. The M61 from Preston via Chorl... |
570ada444103511400d59aa6 | What road connects Preston to Blackpool? | The M55 | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Lancashire economy relies strongly on the M6 motorway which runs from north to south, past Lancaster and Preston. The M55 connects Preston to Blackpool and is 11.5 miles (18.3 km) long. The M65 motorway from Colne, connects Burnley, Accrington, Blackburn to Preston. The M61 from Preston via Chorl... |
570ada444103511400d59aa7 | Which road crosses the part of the county furthest south? | M58 | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Lancashire economy relies strongly on the M6 motorway which runs from north to south, past Lancaster and Preston. The M55 connects Preston to Blackpool and is 11.5 miles (18.3 km) long. The M65 motorway from Colne, connects Burnley, Accrington, Blackburn to Preston. The M61 from Preston via Chorl... |
570af5b76b8089140040f630 | Where are the major settlements in the ceremonial county located? | Fylde coast | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe major settlements in the ceremonial county are concentrated on the Fylde coast (the Blackpool Urban Area), and a belt of towns running west-east along the M65: Preston, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Nelson and Colne. South of Preston are the towns of Leyland and Chorley; the three formed part o... |
570af5b76b8089140040f631 | Where is the Fylde coast? | Blackpool Urban Area | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe major settlements in the ceremonial county are concentrated on the Fylde coast (the Blackpool Urban Area), and a belt of towns running west-east along the M65: Preston, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Nelson and Colne. South of Preston are the towns of Leyland and Chorley; the three formed part o... |
570af5b76b8089140040f632 | Which part of the county is rural and sparsely populated? | north | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe major settlements in the ceremonial county are concentrated on the Fylde coast (the Blackpool Urban Area), and a belt of towns running west-east along the M65: Preston, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Nelson and Colne. South of Preston are the towns of Leyland and Chorley; the three formed part o... |
570af5b76b8089140040f633 | How many people live in Lancaster and Morecambe? | 100,000 | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe major settlements in the ceremonial county are concentrated on the Fylde coast (the Blackpool Urban Area), and a belt of towns running west-east along the M65: Preston, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Nelson and Colne. South of Preston are the towns of Leyland and Chorley; the three formed part o... |
570af5b76b8089140040f634 | What percentage of Lancashire is Asian? | 6% | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe major settlements in the ceremonial county are concentrated on the Fylde coast (the Blackpool Urban Area), and a belt of towns running west-east along the M65: Preston, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Nelson and Colne. South of Preston are the towns of Leyland and Chorley; the three formed part o... |
570af7036b8089140040f64e | Where was pop star Frankie Vaughan from? | Liverpool | [
"Lancashire\n\nLiverpool produced a number of nationally and internationally successful popular singers in the 1950s, including traditional pop stars Frankie Vaughan and Lita Roza, and one of the most successful British rock and roll stars in Billy Fury. Many Lancashire towns had vibrant skiffle scenes in the late ... |
570af7036b8089140040f64f | How many bands were active in the Liverpool area in the 1960s? | 350 | [
"Lancashire\n\nLiverpool produced a number of nationally and internationally successful popular singers in the 1950s, including traditional pop stars Frankie Vaughan and Lita Roza, and one of the most successful British rock and roll stars in Billy Fury. Many Lancashire towns had vibrant skiffle scenes in the late ... |
570af7036b8089140040f650 | What was the first act to break through in the UK, not from Liverpool or managed by Brian Epstein? | Freddie and the Dreamers | [
"Lancashire\n\nLiverpool produced a number of nationally and internationally successful popular singers in the 1950s, including traditional pop stars Frankie Vaughan and Lita Roza, and one of the most successful British rock and roll stars in Billy Fury. Many Lancashire towns had vibrant skiffle scenes in the late ... |
570af7036b8089140040f651 | Where were Freddie and the Dreamers based? | Manchester | [
"Lancashire\n\nLiverpool produced a number of nationally and internationally successful popular singers in the 1950s, including traditional pop stars Frankie Vaughan and Lita Roza, and one of the most successful British rock and roll stars in Billy Fury. Many Lancashire towns had vibrant skiffle scenes in the late ... |
570af7036b8089140040f652 | Where were Herman's Hermints and the Hollies from? | Manchester | [
"Lancashire\n\nLiverpool produced a number of nationally and internationally successful popular singers in the 1950s, including traditional pop stars Frankie Vaughan and Lita Roza, and one of the most successful British rock and roll stars in Billy Fury. Many Lancashire towns had vibrant skiffle scenes in the late ... |
570aff9fec8fbc190045b7c4 | Who was "The Ballad of Chevy Chase" composed by? | Richard Sheale | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire has a long and highly productive tradition of music making. In the early modern era the county shared in the national tradition of balladry, including perhaps the finest border ballad, \"The Ballad of Chevy Chase\", thought to have been composed by the Lancashire-born minstrel Richard Shea... |
570aff9fec8fbc190045b7c5 | Where was Richard Sheale from? | Lancashire | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire has a long and highly productive tradition of music making. In the early modern era the county shared in the national tradition of balladry, including perhaps the finest border ballad, \"The Ballad of Chevy Chase\", thought to have been composed by the Lancashire-born minstrel Richard Shea... |
570aff9fec8fbc190045b7c6 | What is Lancashire's long and productive tradition? | music making | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire has a long and highly productive tradition of music making. In the early modern era the county shared in the national tradition of balladry, including perhaps the finest border ballad, \"The Ballad of Chevy Chase\", thought to have been composed by the Lancashire-born minstrel Richard Shea... |
570aff9fec8fbc190045b7c7 | What did the county share with it's national traditions? | balladry | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire has a long and highly productive tradition of music making. In the early modern era the county shared in the national tradition of balladry, including perhaps the finest border ballad, \"The Ballad of Chevy Chase\", thought to have been composed by the Lancashire-born minstrel Richard Shea... |
570aff9fec8fbc190045b7c8 | What is the finest border ballad? | The Ballad of Chevy Chase | [
"Lancashire\n\nLancashire has a long and highly productive tradition of music making. In the early modern era the county shared in the national tradition of balladry, including perhaps the finest border ballad, \"The Ballad of Chevy Chase\", thought to have been composed by the Lancashire-born minstrel Richard Shea... |
570b0045ec8fbc190045b7ce | When was Lancashire established? | 1182 | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe county was established in 1182, later than many other counties. During Roman times the area was part of the Brigantes tribal area in the military zone of Roman Britain. The towns of Manchester, Lancaster, Ribchester, Burrow, Elslack and Castleshaw grew around Roman forts. In the centuries after t... |
570b0045ec8fbc190045b7cf | When was the area part of Brigantes tribal area? | Roman times | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe county was established in 1182, later than many other counties. During Roman times the area was part of the Brigantes tribal area in the military zone of Roman Britain. The towns of Manchester, Lancaster, Ribchester, Burrow, Elslack and Castleshaw grew around Roman forts. In the centuries after t... |
570b0045ec8fbc190045b7d0 | In what year did the northern parts of the country form the Brythonic kingdom of Rheged? | 410AD | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe county was established in 1182, later than many other counties. During Roman times the area was part of the Brigantes tribal area in the military zone of Roman Britain. The towns of Manchester, Lancaster, Ribchester, Burrow, Elslack and Castleshaw grew around Roman forts. In the centuries after t... |
570b0045ec8fbc190045b7d1 | What is the Brythonic kingdom of Rheged? | a successor entity to the Brigantes tribe | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe county was established in 1182, later than many other counties. During Roman times the area was part of the Brigantes tribal area in the military zone of Roman Britain. The towns of Manchester, Lancaster, Ribchester, Burrow, Elslack and Castleshaw grew around Roman forts. In the centuries after t... |
570b0045ec8fbc190045b7d2 | When was the area incorporated into Northumbria? | mid-8th century | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe county was established in 1182, later than many other counties. During Roman times the area was part of the Brigantes tribal area in the military zone of Roman Britain. The towns of Manchester, Lancaster, Ribchester, Burrow, Elslack and Castleshaw grew around Roman forts. In the centuries after t... |
570b00ea6b8089140040f6a8 | How many people lived in Lancashire in 1971? | 5,129,416 | [
"Lancashire\n\nBy the census of 1971, the population of Lancashire and its county boroughs had reached 5,129,416, making it the most populous geographic county in the UK. The administrative county was also the most populous of its type outside London, with a population of 2,280,359 in 1961. On 1 April 1974, under t... |
570b00ea6b8089140040f6a9 | What is the most populous geographic county in the UK? | Lancashire | [
"Lancashire\n\nBy the census of 1971, the population of Lancashire and its county boroughs had reached 5,129,416, making it the most populous geographic county in the UK. The administrative county was also the most populous of its type outside London, with a population of 2,280,359 in 1961. On 1 April 1974, under t... |
570b00ea6b8089140040f6aa | When was the administrative county abolished? | 1 April 1974 | [
"Lancashire\n\nBy the census of 1971, the population of Lancashire and its county boroughs had reached 5,129,416, making it the most populous geographic county in the UK. The administrative county was also the most populous of its type outside London, with a population of 2,280,359 in 1961. On 1 April 1974, under t... |
570b00ea6b8089140040f6ab | What did the southern part of Lancashire turn into? | Merseyside and Greater Manchester | [
"Lancashire\n\nBy the census of 1971, the population of Lancashire and its county boroughs had reached 5,129,416, making it the most populous geographic county in the UK. The administrative county was also the most populous of its type outside London, with a population of 2,280,359 in 1961. On 1 April 1974, under t... |
570b00ea6b8089140040f6ac | What incorporated the Furness exclave? | Cumbria | [
"Lancashire\n\nBy the census of 1971, the population of Lancashire and its county boroughs had reached 5,129,416, making it the most populous geographic county in the UK. The administrative county was also the most populous of its type outside London, with a population of 2,280,359 in 1961. On 1 April 1974, under t... |
570b01d56b8089140040f6bc | Who was a local pioneer of folk song collection? | James Orchard Halliwell | [
"Lancashire\n\nA local pioneer of folk song collection in the first half of the 19th century was Shakespearean scholar James Orchard Halliwell, but it was not until the second folk revival in the 20th century that the full range of song from the county, including industrial folk song, began to gain attention. The c... |
570b01d56b8089140040f6bd | Who did the most to popularize folk songs of the county? | Harry Boardman | [
"Lancashire\n\nA local pioneer of folk song collection in the first half of the 19th century was Shakespearean scholar James Orchard Halliwell, but it was not until the second folk revival in the 20th century that the full range of song from the county, including industrial folk song, began to gain attention. The c... |
570b01d56b8089140040f6be | Who were the most influential fold artists from the region in the 20th century? | The Spinners | [
"Lancashire\n\nA local pioneer of folk song collection in the first half of the 19th century was Shakespearean scholar James Orchard Halliwell, but it was not until the second folk revival in the 20th century that the full range of song from the county, including industrial folk song, began to gain attention. The c... |
570b01d56b8089140040f6bf | Who do the many folk clubs today cater to? | Irish and Scottish folk music | [
"Lancashire\n\nA local pioneer of folk song collection in the first half of the 19th century was Shakespearean scholar James Orchard Halliwell, but it was not until the second folk revival in the 20th century that the full range of song from the county, including industrial folk song, began to gain attention. The c... |
570b01d56b8089140040f6c0 | What is one of the regular folk festivals called? | Fylde Folk Festival | [
"Lancashire\n\nA local pioneer of folk song collection in the first half of the 19th century was Shakespearean scholar James Orchard Halliwell, but it was not until the second folk revival in the 20th century that the full range of song from the county, including industrial folk song, began to gain attention. The c... |
570b02646b8089140040f6c6 | What is the county flower of Lancaster? | The Red Rose of Lancaster | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Red Rose of Lancaster is the county flower found on the county's heraldic badge and flag. The rose was a symbol of the House of Lancaster, immortalised in the verse \"In the battle for England's head/York was white, Lancaster red\" (referring to the 15th-century Wars of the Roses). The traditiona... |
570b02646b8089140040f6c7 | Where can the red rose of lancaster be found? | on the county's heraldic badge and flag | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Red Rose of Lancaster is the county flower found on the county's heraldic badge and flag. The rose was a symbol of the House of Lancaster, immortalised in the verse \"In the battle for England's head/York was white, Lancaster red\" (referring to the 15th-century Wars of the Roses). The traditiona... |
570b02646b8089140040f6c8 | What is on the traditional Lancashire flag? | a red rose on a white field | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Red Rose of Lancaster is the county flower found on the county's heraldic badge and flag. The rose was a symbol of the House of Lancaster, immortalised in the verse \"In the battle for England's head/York was white, Lancaster red\" (referring to the 15th-century Wars of the Roses). The traditiona... |
570b02646b8089140040f6c9 | What is on the official Lancashire flag? | red rose on a gold field | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Red Rose of Lancaster is the county flower found on the county's heraldic badge and flag. The rose was a symbol of the House of Lancaster, immortalised in the verse \"In the battle for England's head/York was white, Lancaster red\" (referring to the 15th-century Wars of the Roses). The traditiona... |
570b02646b8089140040f6ca | Whos flag officially is a red rose on a white field? | Montrose in Scotland | [
"Lancashire\n\nThe Red Rose of Lancaster is the county flower found on the county's heraldic badge and flag. The rose was a symbol of the House of Lancaster, immortalised in the verse \"In the battle for England's head/York was white, Lancaster red\" (referring to the 15th-century Wars of the Roses). The traditiona... |
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