Penrith

British

/ pɛnˈrɪθ /

noun

a market town in NW England, in Cumbria. Pop: 14 471 (2001)

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The Palace of Westminster, the Shard and Lowther Castle in Penrith are among buildings which will be illuminated from 21:00 BST on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

The A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner and the A628 have been closed since midnight.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

When Keith Georgiou from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, picked up the letter, he realised it should have been sent to an address in Penrith, New South Wales.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said it sent four fire engines from Penrith, Kendal and Shap and remained at the scene of the crash for several hours.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

You will remember that we marched out against you at Penrith, four thousand strong.

From Lawrence Clavering by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

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