If there were nicknames here for towns and cities like they have in America

[BBL]

Back when CB Radio's were a thing didn't places have nicknames then?

Seem to remember Whitehaven was 'Soap City' because Marchon made washing powder. There must have been others.

 

[Gelan]

To do with chimneys and smoke dating back to 1800s

this seems the most likely explanation, as in my time other cities have been more polluted.

 

[The Fitter]

Three in Yorkshire:
Wakey
Donny
Scarbados

Not heard of Pontecarlo?

 

[REDEFinition]

Bish Vegas

Sunderland will soon be Pallifornia once the movie studio opens.

 

[The Fitter]

Remembered another one - Cas Vegas (Castleside)