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Berkshire
(redirected from Royal County of Berkshire)

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Berk·shire  (bûrkshîr, -shr)
n.
One of a domestic breed of medium-sized black swine with white markings on the feet, legs, and face.
[After Berkshire, a county of south-central England.]
Berkshire [ˈbɑːkʃɪə -ʃə]
n
1. (Placename) a historic county of S England: since reorganization in 1974 the River Thames has marked the N boundary while the Berkshire Downs occupy central parts; the county council was replaced by six unitary authorities in 1998. Area: 1259 sq. km (486 sq. miles) Abbreviation Berks
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a rare breed of pork and bacon pig having a black body and white points
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Noun1.Berkshire - a county in southern England
Eton College - a public school for boys founded in 1440; located in Berkshire
England - a division of the United Kingdom
Reading - a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England
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More recently known as The Royals due to their location in the Royal County of Berkshire but previously known as The Biscuitmen due to the town's association with Huntley and Palmers biscuit manufacturers.
Tomorrow's opponents by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
Julia Cammiss' blue veined cheese will now go through to be considered for overall Champion of the Year, to be announced at the Royal County of Berkshire Show on September 19.
Cheesy grins for a blue vein winner by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
Berkshire is the Home County in the South East of Britain It is also very often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in it Berkshire is the Home County in the South East of Britain.
Berkshire, A Bit of British History by Ram Singh / Travel, recreation and leisure community
 
 
 
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