WHAT is your favourite fact about Basingstoke? 

We asked this question on Facebook and received hundreds of responses, some are interesting, while others are a little bit silly.

Below is a list of some of our favourites.

Possibly one of the most well-known facts was shared by Daria Hulewicz, she said: "The borough where Jane Austen was born."

Arthur Strand said: "It has a great cricket club", and he's not wrong.

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This is a cushty fact from Jillian Brannam: "Rodney Trotter got GCE Art at the Technical College" Lovely Jubbly.

James Radley responded: "It’s where Burberry is from." It's true, the famous fashion brand has roots in our town, and you can read all about here.

A dramatic fact from Leah Austin: "Martin Fowler (James Bye) from Eastenders was born here."

Dane Edward Fleet said: "Alice Blunden. You may not know the name but you know the story." This tragic tale of a woman twice-buried alive in the 16th Century can be read here.

Ian Hayward gave a fact that many keen readers might know: "It's mentioned in The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy." Douglas Adams' famed science fiction novel features this passage: 

“Excuse me?” said Arthur. “Are you trying to tell me that we just stuck out our thumbs and some green bug-eyed monster stuck his head out and said, Hi fellas, hop right in. I can take you as far as the Basingstoke roundabout?”.

Russ Jenkins said: "It’s mentioned in the Domesday Book dated back to 1086 as a market town." In the historic document, Basingstoke had a recorded population of 57 households in 1086, putting it in the largest 20% of settlements recorded in Domesday, and is listed under 2 owners in Domesday Book.

Robert Elliott's mother played her part in history: "My Mum made valve guides for Bren Gun carriers during the war in Thornycrofts."

James Fletcher is correct: "Its also called Amazingstoke."

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