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A Ring of Roses Round Yorkshire’s Boundary

The Ring of Roses is Yorkshire Riding Society’s biggest and most exciting Yorkshire Day project yet. This summer, the Yorkshire Ridings Society asks, “What better way to mark our boundary than by flying Yorkshire flags in all the settlements on or very close to the … Continue reading

12 June 2013 31 July 2024 2 responses

Government ‘formally acknowledges’ the Historic Counties to celebrate St George’s Day

Firstly, Happy St George’s Day! Proclaiming “In a symbolic move, Eric Pickles will assert that England’s historic and traditional counties still exist, and are now recognised by the government – including the likes of Cumberland, Huntingdonshire, Westmorland and Middlesex.” the news story on the Inside … Continue reading

23 April 2013 31 July 2024 17 responses

Illustrated Maps of the Historic Counties

ABC Member Brady Ells is producing the hand-illustrated maps  in Sussex. The maps are A2 size and printed in his native Sussex. Currently a Sussex map is available to purchase and a Dorset map is due out soon. Commissions are invited for all 92 UK counties. The … Continue reading

29 January 2013 31 July 2024 start the discussion

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