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Our Counties are the fire we must keep alive

A reflection on county identity, tradition and the value of preserving a clear connection with historic county geography.

Gustav Mahler - "Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire".

In the words of Gustav Mahler: ‘Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.’

Our historic counties aren’t relics – they’re the living heart of our identity, connecting us to our landscapes, families, and shared story as a nation. Let’s keep the flame alive and protect them before they fade from memory. 🌿

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