Northamptonshire

American

[nawr-thamp-tuhn-sheer, -sher, nawrth-hamp-] / nɔrˈθæmp tənˌʃɪər, -ʃər, nɔrθˈhæmp- /

noun

a county in central England. 914 sq. mi. (2,365 sq. km).

Northamptonshire British

/ nɔːθˈhæmp-, nɔːˈθæmptənˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

Northants. a county of central England: agriculture, food processing, engineering, and footwear industries. Administrative centre: Northampton. Pop: 642 700 (2003 est). Area: 2367 sq km (914 sq miles)

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The pensioner lives by herself in rural Northamptonshire after being widowed five years ago.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

In his period away from the England team, the all-rounder played in Durham's County Championship match against Northamptonshire.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

His train had been heading towards London St Pancras, after leaving Corby, Northamptonshire, at 16:40 BST.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

On Saturday, Northamptonshire Police said the 21-year-old suspect remained in custody.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

In Little Brington, Northamptonshire, stands a house known as "The Washington House," which gave shelter to the Washingtons of Sulgrave after the fall of their fortunes.

From Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth by Earle, Alice Morse

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