In a message dated 25/02/2004 18:46:53 GMT Standard Time, GNicresearch@aol.com writes: > I therefore do not use modern names such as Tyne and > Wear, Cumbria, Cleveland etc for any events before 1974, For an explanation of the 1974-myth and the problems it can cause historians and genealogists see http://www.abcounties.co.uk/newgaz/cen.htm#section3.4 Regards Stan Mapstone