City status in the United Kingdom This policy, which was not at the time made public, had the effect of stemming the number of city creations. The 1907 policy contained three criteria: However, well into the 20th century it was often assumed that the presence of a cathedral was sufficient to elevate a town to city status, and that for cathedral cities the city charters were recognising its city status rather than granting it. On this basis, the 1911 "Encyclopædia Britannica" said that Southwell and St Asaph were cities. The policy laid down by Edward VII was continued by his successor, George V, who ascended the
2012–13 Stoke City F.C. season had to leave the action after picking up an injury and it seemed it would go all the way to a penalty shoot-out but Collins beat the offside trap and claimed his hat-trick and victory for Paolo Di Canio's Swindon. Stoke were granted category one academy status prior to the start of the 2012–13 season with the new Elite Player Performance Plan. Stoke were entered into the inaugural season of the Professional Development League and were placed in Group 2. 2012–13 Stoke City F.C. season The 2012–13 season was Stoke City's fifth season in the Premier League and the 57th