north and southampton

[cdn52]

why are northampton and southampton so far apart and where is ampton that they are north and south of

[sddsddean]

Go here http://www.gwp.enta.net/nhantarticle.htm to find out. As an aside, when my wife and I were on honeymoon at Disneyworld with an American 'ride operator' dressed as Davy Crockett. Here is the conversation (we were very reserved, British and mumbled!!)
Davy Crockett: Where are you guys from?
Us: Er, England
DC: Whereabouts?
Us: Northampton
DC: Hey, we had some guys here yesterday from Southampton. Is that close?
Us: Its about 100 miles
DC:Oh, so it is close!
Us: Er, yes
DC: Is there an Easthampton and a Westhampton?
Us: (whimper)No
Makes you glad to be British don't it!!

[sylvday]

The last poster may wish to note that, in fact, East Hampton and West Hampton are in New York state; and Hampton itself is in Virginia.

[Kit]

It's Little.

[darth vader]

there is a Lionel

[sddsddean]

Maybe so, but I was talking about England/UK, not the World in general!

[Sixtusthe5th]

Hampton Court ?