How do you communicate the difference between Yorkshire and the many other understandings which administrative shuffling have created? Cue – the Association of British Counties map of Yorkshire – a unique map which shows the historic County of York and its three Ridings, together with the current (2013) areas for … Continue reading
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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
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