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The current system of metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties came into effect on 1 April 1974 and replaced the administrative counties and county boroughs, which were abolished at that time.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Victoria Beckham</span> English fashion designer and singer (born 1974)

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Events from the year 1975 in the United Kingdom.

Events from the year 1973 in the United Kingdom.

Events from the year 1974 in the United Kingdom.

This is a list of British television related events from 1974.

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Jihadi tourism, also referred to as jihad tourism or jihadist tourism, is a term sometimes used to describe travel to foreign destinations with the object of scouting for terrorist training. US diplomatic cables leaked in 2010 have raised concerns about this form of travel. Within intelligence circles, the term is also sometimes applied dismissively to travellers who are assumed to be seeking contact with extremist groups mainly out of curiosity.

Brooklyn Joseph Peltz Beckham is an English socialite and former model. He is the eldest son of former footballer David Beckham and fashion designer and former singer, Victoria Beckham.

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