Mike LONGWORTH wrote in news:47570FDE.9040206
@ntlworld.com:

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- Lancasha for Lancashire
(and similar for all other counties ending in -shire)
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I've said "Woostuhshuh" all my life, and nobody's ever complained.
"Woostuhsheer" or "Woostuhshire" would sound affected in my accent.

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Bewdley, Worcs. ~90m asl.