Warwickshire

American

[wawr-ik-sheer, -sher, wor-] / ˈwɔr ɪkˌʃɪər, -ʃər, ˌwɒr- /

noun

a county in central England. 765 sq. mi. (1,980 sq. km).

Warwickshire British

/ ˈwɒrɪkˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a county of central England: until 1974, when the West Midlands metropolitan county was created, it contained one of the most highly industrialized regions in the world, centred on Birmingham. Administrative centre: Warwick. Pop: 519 300 (2003 est). Area: 1981 sq km (765 sq miles)

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In a statement,, external Warwickshire said they were "saddened" to hear of Piper's passing adding "everyone at Warwickshire sends their condolences to Keith's family and friends".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Verity PCOS, which has a number of volunteer-run support groups, including in Coventry and Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire, has campaigned for the name to change for over a decade.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Warwickshire Police said there had been reports of people jumping off a bridge over the river on Monday afternoon but the family member said Lillianna was not one of them.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

A teenage girl who was found dead after getting into difficulty in open water in north Warwickshire has been named by her school as Lillianna Tomlinson.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

ThouTt take the best son of a mare that thee kinst find, and thou wilt ride post into Warwickshire, lad, wi’ nowt but the curlew?”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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