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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The first signs appeared in May 2024 when Liberty, from Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, began feeling unusually tired and nauseous.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

A British carmaker has unveiled plans to start production of its hand-built electric sports car in Warwickshire.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

The 24-year-old's dream was made possible in 2024 when he selected two voice donors that blended a Birmingham accent and a Warwickshire accent, which he hoped would help him sound more like his father.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Officers tried to stop a black Audi on Birmingham Road shortly before 17:30 BST on Monday but the driver failed to pull over, Warwickshire Police said.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

“You wiU say to them in Warwickshire: Eh, he wor a wonderiy fine candle?”

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

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