Or the city is so because it has a historic cathedral with the cathedra = the official seat for the Bishop. See Wells in Somerset [smallest city in England).
That site does mention that some cities have been called so since before records began though.
Regardless, Blackpool is not one :)
Incidentally, I've lived in Wells and very nice it is too :) We used to live near St Cuthbert's Church and would regularly be asked by tourists if it was the Cathedral :)
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That site does mention that some cities have been called so since before records began though.
Regardless, Blackpool is not one :)
Incidentally, I've lived in Wells and very nice it is too :) We used to live near St Cuthbert's Church and would regularly be asked by tourists if it was the Cathedral :)
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