Southern Railways says Portsmouth is 'Just Like Malta'
source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/5556233/Come-to-Portsmouth--its-just-like-Malta.html
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In a bid to attract tourists, Southern Railways has tried to compare Portsmouth – recently described as one of the most "depressed" cities in the south of England by Boris Johnson – to the sun-kissed Mediterranean island.
Posters put up at all 169 stations run by the operator depict various destinations covered by its services. It calls London 'the New Europe', Brighton in East Sussex 'the new Barcelona', and dubs Chichester, West Sussex, 'the new Copenhagen'.
But most striking is the comparison between Portsmouth, which has an average summer temperature of 20 degrees, and Malta, which has an average of 31 degrees.
The city was famously described by London mayor Boris Johnson a "a place that is arguably too full of drugs, obesity, underachievement and Labour MPs".
A Southern Railways spokesman said: "Portsmouth was chosen because of similarities with Malta. Like Malta, it has a long naval history and beautiful coastlines, with green open spaces. It was also singled out because it has plenty of attractions and events at the Guildhall and other venues across the city, and the brilliant Gunwharf shopping area. It's also the gateway to the Isle of Wight and other areas on the south coast."
The comparison has stunned residents. Portsmouth City Councillor Steve Wemyss admitted the comparison was "a little tongue in cheek".
Posters put up at all 169 stations run by the operator depict various destinations covered by its services. It calls London 'the New Europe', Brighton in East Sussex 'the new Barcelona', and dubs Chichester, West Sussex, 'the new Copenhagen'.
But most striking is the comparison between Portsmouth, which has an average summer temperature of 20 degrees, and Malta, which has an average of 31 degrees.
The city was famously described by London mayor Boris Johnson a "a place that is arguably too full of drugs, obesity, underachievement and Labour MPs".
A Southern Railways spokesman said: "Portsmouth was chosen because of similarities with Malta. Like Malta, it has a long naval history and beautiful coastlines, with green open spaces. It was also singled out because it has plenty of attractions and events at the Guildhall and other venues across the city, and the brilliant Gunwharf shopping area. It's also the gateway to the Isle of Wight and other areas on the south coast."
The comparison has stunned residents. Portsmouth City Councillor Steve Wemyss admitted the comparison was "a little tongue in cheek".
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mattbrawn
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Not convinced by the comparison...
- 2 years ago
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richjm
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I've been to Malta loads and Portsmouth once.
Malta's fantastic - winding, medieval streets, a stunning coastline with gorgeous blue sea, really friendly people, vast countryside, lovely food.
Portmouth's, um, quite handy for getting to Bestival from.
- 2 years ago
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richjm
