How Many Counties In The Uk End In Shire Exclusive -

Arthur looked confused. "I am missing one. I feel it in my bones."

"In the list of Ceremonial Counties of England," Arthur declared, slamming his hand on the table, "there are names that end in 'shire'." how many counties in the uk end in shire

Arthur began to rhyme them off again, grouping them this time. "The Home Counties: Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire. That is five." "The Midlands: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire. That is nine." "The North: Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire. Three." "The East: Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire... No! Huntingdonshire is gone. Lincolnshire, Norfolk (no), Suffolk (no). So, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire. Three." "The West: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset (no), Devon (no), Cornwall (no). Two." Arthur looked confused

"I'm listening," Ben said, grinning. He knew he had Arthur on the hook regarding the modern boundary changes. but for ceremonial and lieutenancy purposes

Arthur counted them. .

Arthur grabbed a fresh napkin, his hand trembling slightly. "Curse you, Ben. The Act of 1975 abolished many for administrative purposes, but for ceremonial and lieutenancy purposes, the map is a patchwork!"