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Britain’s Counties: The Facts
The United Kingdom has 92 historic counties, vital for identity and culture, which were misunderstood but remain relevant despite modern administrative changes.
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Lancashire Day Celebrated Across Historic County
Lancashire Day on 27 November celebrates the county’s rich heritage, identity, and community spirit, emphasizing historic boundaries and uniting residents through events and the red…
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Devolution Offers Hope for Britain’s Historic Counties
The devolution agenda in the UK offers a crucial opportunity to restore genuine county identities, promoting cultural heritage and clarity by separating historic counties from…
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The Case for the Historic Counties of Great Britain
Britain’s historic counties, vital to national identity, face confusion from administrative changes, erasing cultural heritage. Restoring clarity between county names and boundaries is essential for…
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‘County of X’ or ‘X-shire’ : both are correct!
Most counties are named after towns or cities, indicating their association, such as Flintshire for Flint and Cheshire for Chester. Both naming forms are acceptable.
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Our Counties are the fire we must keep alive
Tradition preserves our identity and landscape, connecting us to our shared story. Protecting historic counties is vital to keeping this cultural flame alive.
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Save Rutland!
Rutland’s ceremonial identity is at risk due to potential local government changes. The campaign seeks to amend the Lieutenancies Act 1997 to safeguard county identities.
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Flag for Moray
On Saturday, Morayshire unveiled its new county flag, symbolizing its agricultural heritage and coastal identity, chosen through a public vote to foster community pride.
Campaign for Historic Counties 