Here we go again with Geograph Galore! Nothing in Sussex, Oxfordshire, North Bucks, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, most of Berkshire, East Kent and East Essex is "close" to London. However, the Counties mentioned are all regarded as Home Counties which surely by definition must make them "close" to London. The Berwick Cricketers is probably more accessible than the superb ex K&B Blue Ship. For the purposes of the original list I would have excluded counties not adjacent to London and East Essex & Kent.
I believe the "Home Counties" are those that border London therefore Hampshire, Sussex, Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire would not be regarded as "Home", perhaps they are "The Shires" (other than Sussex by the Sea). Conversely Middlesex is a Home County as are Hertfordshire and Surrey.
More balls here if you're in the mood.
Last edited by oldboots; 13-09-2019 at 11:39.
That was what I assumed but the Wikipedia page begs to differ. Is the fact that Berkshire only has a tiny border with Greater London relevant? The most important quote from the Wikipedia page is thatso it's a really pointless argument as is the one about where the Midlands are!no exact definition exists
yes but,
Wikipedia is user written ie pompous, self selecting, know-alls who may or may not have any expertise. That could apply to many things of course
This is so much fun I almost wish I'd stayed at home today instead of spending a lot of money on going to London to watch Luton Town lose to QPR. The only bright side to the day's proceedings was an excellent pint of London Pride at The Dove in Hammersmith before the game.
Come On You Hatters!