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Hertfordshire

American

[hahr-ferd-sheer, -sher, hahrt-] / ˈhɑr fərdˌʃɪər, -ʃər, ˈhɑrt- /

noun

a county in SE England. 631 sq. mi. (1,635 sq. km).

Hertfordshire British

/ -ʃə, ˈhɑːtfədˌʃɪə /

noun

a county of S England, bordering on Greater London in the south: mainly low-lying, with the Chiltern Hills in the northwest; largely agricultural; light industries, esp in the new towns. Administrative centre: Hertford. Pop: 1 040 900 (2003 est). Area: 1634 sq km (631 sq miles)

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Shirley Xerxes from St Albans in Hertfordshire was one of the first to receive the jab at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre near Watford.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

It was customised by La Rocka designer Russell Tate, who was also from Hertfordshire, and features a red BSA logo on the back embellished with crystals.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Michael formed Wham! with Andrew Ridgeley, who he met when both attended Bushey Meads School in Hertfordshire.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

As well as north London, it also operates in Manchester, Gateshead, Canvey Island in Essex, and Hertfordshire, working in conjunction with local emergency services for the wider community, regardless of faith.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“Caroline decidedly says that none of the party will return into Hertfordshire this winter. I will read it to you:”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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