Historic Counties Institute

Championing our Historic Counties

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Inside the County Progress Report

Each month, we share a short update on the work being done to improve county reference, mapping and public recognition.

Map

Map improvements

New layers, search features, county pages and boundary tools.

Research

County boundary research

Evidence from historic maps, records, statutes and official sources.

Recognition

Public recognition

Progress on county signs, local authority engagement and wider public awareness.

Facts

County facts worth sharing

Clear explanations people can use to correct common county misconceptions.

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  • Help build a wider community around the counties

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