Isn’t the name “New York” weird when you think about it? It’s the city of York in England, but new😂

Also, York is a pretty insignificant city, you would think they’d name it New London or new Paris…

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Sharon · F

There's a hamlet called New York in Lincolnshire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York,_Lincolnshire

The one in the US could be named after that. ;)

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

The royal centre of the kingdom of Northumbria . . capital of an archbishopric and alternative residence of English kings for about 300 years . . probably the fifth most prosperous city in England when America was being colonised. I guess someone must have liked it . .

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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@Ferise1 Northumbria extended to York in the 8th century.

Ferise1 · 46-50, M

@SunshineGirl and now it’s the 29th biggest city in England😮

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@Ferise1 It gave its name to a swampy American colony that no one had heard of over 350 years ago. Things change.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

At the time I believe York was the 2nd largest city in England , and CT has a new London

YoMomma ·

Maybe they were from Yorkshire and wanted to feel at home.. who knows..

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