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Which British towns (not cities) have a cathedral and an university?

Question #26570. Asked by metropolitan.
Last updated Jun 09 2021.

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Jimmy
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Jimmy
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None - since all places with cathedrals are cities.

Jan 17 2003, 9:31 AM
Siskin
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Siskin

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This is not true anymore, and hasn't been the case for a number of years.
City status is an honour granted by the Queen under the Royal Prerogative, acting on the advice of her Ministers.
A town does not have to have a cathedral in order to achieve city status.

Jan 17 2003, 5:11 PM
Siskin
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Siskin

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Response last updated by satguru on Jun 09 2021.
Jan 17 2003, 5:21 PM
viclou
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viclou

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chelmsford is the county town of essex.it has a catherdral dating back to norman times and a university.it has tried to become a city several times recently but always losses out.

Jan 17 2003, 6:16 PM
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