This enquiry into late medieval small towns in the midlands arose from a systematic study of the urban hierarchy of the east midland counties of Leicester, Rutland and Northampton (including Stamford), which invited comparison with the different pattern of towns of the west midlands (focussed here...
Longford, county in the province of Leinster, north-central Ireland. The town of Longford, in the west-central part of the county, is the county seat. County Longford is bounded by Counties Leitrim (northwest), Cavan (northeast), Westmeath (southeast), a
North East England North West England Yorkshire and the Humber West Midlands East Midlands East of England South West England South East England Outside London the regions have very little power and are not accountable to elected representatives; regional authority is placed in the hands of unelecte...
(cookies) and soap. East Midlands (international) Airport in the northern part of the district servesGreater Derby,Nottingham, andLeicester. Snibston, one of the former collieries at Coalville, has beenconvertedto a museum and recreation centre. Area 108 square miles (279 square km). Pop. (...
in 2023 than they were in 2019. Three of these regions are in the South: London (0.51% annual growth forecast); the South East (0.39%); and East (0.08%). Annual growth is also expected in the North West (0.11%), while marginal growth (0.01%) is forecast in the East Midlands. ...
Rutland was included in the "East Midlands General Review Area" of the 1958–67 Local Government Commission for England. Draft recommendations would have seen Rutland split, with Ketton Rural District going along with Stamford to a new administrative county of Cambridgeshire, and the western part be...
the East Midlands and the South East would all see eight per cent population increases by 2018.The smallest increases will be in the North East and the North West, where numbers will grow by fewer than 350,000.Nearly 3.8million extra people will bring the population of England to more than...
Midlands York Small and mighty York is the medieval walled city that really packs a punch. Yorkshire and Humber Windsor Lovers of The Crown can wrap themselves in royalty, as this town is about as regal as it gets. South East England Stratford-upon-Avon Birthplace of the great bard, ...
Before, and throughout, both World Wars, Lincoln excelled in the engineering industry. From inventing the tank to producing air engines, this small city played a huge part in the country’s war efforts.The Museum of Lincolnshire Lifeoffers an in-depth insight into the city’s fascinating hist...
The town also has a well-connected train station which is situated in the town centre, making it accessible for both residents and visitors. For those looking to travel further afield, the town is conveniently located close to two major airports, Birmingham Airport and East Midlands Airport, wh...