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Started by: ena malcup (4151)
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I think we use these terms in such a way that the recipient of our communication will understand what we mean.
OK, I guess I am from Wigan, but that was just the first year of my life. Childhood memories: I grew up in Bryn.
If speaking to locals, I probably will say I am from Bryn.
In Cornwall, I would be more likely to tell people that I am from Wigan. If I said Bryn, there is a good chance they would think I meant somewhere in Wales.
In China, I told people that I was from Manchester: it is the nearest locator that I expect they will know of.
In Yorkshire, I say I am from Lancashire: it's all to do with meaning, is it not.
Replied: 5th Aug 2022 at 21:19