Midlands

Midlands

52° 42′ N 1° 30′ W / 52.7, -1.5

Les Midlands forme une région géographique du centre de l'Angleterre (littéralement en anglais « terres du milieu »). Elles sont divisés administrativement entre l'Est et l'Ouest. Historiquement, les Midlands s'étendent sur les terres de l'ancien Royaume de Mercie.

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