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

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Voters in Cambridge, North Hertfordshire and Tunbridge Wells will be able to vote in person in a variety of locations in the days running up to 7 May, including the previous weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The BBC dance competition, which airs from September to December, is filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

On Tuesday, Hertfordshire Police said it has sought advice from the Crown Prosecution Service and detectives determined there was "insufficient evidence" to bring forward criminal charges.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Bingley expressed great pleasure in the certainty of seeing Elizabeth again, having still a great deal to say to her, and many enquiries to make after all their Hertfordshire friends.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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