MANY COUNTRIES FOUNDED in the last 1000 years are divided into well-defined, well-understood administrative units. Australia and the USA are divided into States. Canada is divided into Provinces, France into Departments and New Zealand into Regions. Ancient England is divided into ... well, it's a long story. See our short version of that story, or Keith Edkins' long version. See also these pages:
- The Church of England by diocese
- Church of England official information
- Education
- Miscellaneous related resources
If you know what diocese you are interested in, it is probably faster to look at our England by Diocese page or use our search engine.
