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Over the past few weeks something remarkable has been happening.
HCI/RealCounties reported a surge in public reach while expanding county research, mapping and reference material.
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Shetland Day Celebrates One of Britain’s Most Distinctive Historic Counties
Shetland Day on 21 June celebrates the county’s distinctive culture, history, Norse heritage and enduring identity.
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County Border Signs Return to the River Tees
New road signs have been unveiled at the historic boundary between County Durham and the North Riding of Yorkshire on the River…
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Sussex Day: celebrating one historic county, from Chichester to Rye
Sussex Day on 16 June celebrates the enduring county of Sussex, distinct from the council and lieutenancy areas that now use East…
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Boundary Signs to Be Unveiled at County Bridge, Barnard Castle
New road signs marking the historic border between North Riding of Yorkshire and County Durham will be unveiled on 15 June at…
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Wiltshire Day: a day of celebration!
Wiltshire Day on 5 June celebrates the county’s heritage, identity and community.
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Devon Day: celebrating one of England’s great historic counties
Devon Day on 4 June celebrates the county’s heritage, identity, community and flag.
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Scotland’s Historic Counties: Older Than the Union
Scotland’s historic counties long pre-date the present council system. This explainer looks at their older territorial roots and their distinction from local-government…
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