It seems odd because we're on the same parallel as the chillier bits of Canada, and we expect cold countries to be further north. Large continental masses are generally colder than islands, and we have a freak warm climate because of the Gulf Stream.
I remember the fuss about the dawn of the Millenium, when people were surprised that East Anglia wasn't the eastern-most part of the country. IIRC that point was somewhere near Dover. We get used to maps that tilt the UK upright.
I lived in High Wycombe for three years without realising it was to the North of London. I didn't do O level Geography, funnily enough!
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Date: 2004-03-25 01:42 am (UTC)I remember the fuss about the dawn of the Millenium, when people were surprised that East Anglia wasn't the eastern-most part of the country. IIRC that point was somewhere near Dover. We get used to maps that tilt the UK upright.
I lived in High Wycombe for three years without realising it was to the North of London. I didn't do O level Geography, funnily enough!