In many cases, the shires were named after their shire town (for example Bedford"shire"), but there are several exceptions, such as Cumberland, Norfolk and Suffolk.
The shires had the same name as their shire town (for example Bedford"shire").
The shires had the same name as their shire town (for example Bedford"shire").
Simplify this text: In many cases, the shires were named after their shire town (for example Bedford"shire"), but there are several exceptions, such as Cumberland, Norfolk and Suffolk. Output: