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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She has two decades of experience within the fire and rescue sector, having previously worked in Warwickshire, London and at The Fire Service College.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

She previously spoke to the BBC after reporting another police officer, former inspector Paul Whitehurst, of Warwickshire Police, for harassment.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

A food bank in a Warwickshire town says it has seen demand for its services rise by around 70% since the pandemic.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In the first innings, Ben Foakes and Tom Lawes broke a 120-year-old record for Surrey's seventh wicket against Warwickshire.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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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