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Greater Manchester and Merseyside are not geographic counties: what are they?
Greater Manchester and Merseyside are administrative regions, not geographic counties, spanning multiple historic counties. Their administrative boundaries do not alter the underlying geography.
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Local government is changing again. This time, fix the lieutenancies for good
England’s local-government reorganisation prompts the need to realign lieutenancies with historic counties, separating them from changing administrative boundaries to ensure stability and clarity.
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Yorkshire Day: celebrating one county, three Ridings, shared identity
Yorkshire Day, celebrated on 1 August, unites communities to honour Yorkshire’s heritage and identity, emphasising its historical significance beyond modern administrative boundaries.
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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 County Bridge, Barnard Castle.
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“Save Counties” – Lords
Lord Lexden urged the government to preserve Britain’s historic counties, seeking realignment with ceremonial counties and emphasizing their importance for national identity and geography.
Geography • Identity • Continuity
Reference, evidence, and public education for the historic counties.
Counties are geography. Councils run services, lieutenancies are ceremonial – neither defines the counties.
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