Origin and toponymy
The county has its roots in the settlement of the Middle Saxons. The extent of the province is not clear, and probably varied over time, but it is clear … 展开

There were settlements in the area of Middlesex that can be traced back thousands of years before the creation of a county. The economy of the county was dependent on the City of London from early times and was primarily agricultural. A variety of goods were … 展开

Flag and coat of arms
The Middlesex Flag is included in the Flag Institute's registry of county and regional flags. The flag is a banner … 展开

The title Earl of Middlesex was created twice, in 1622 and 1677, but became extinct in 1843. 展开

The county lay within the London Basin and the most significant feature was the River Thames, which formed the southern boundary. The 展开

Middlesex (abbreviated Middx) is a former postal county. Counties were an element of postal addressing in routine use until 1996, intended to avoid confusion between post towns, and are no longer required for the routing of the mail. The postal county did not … 展开

Middlesex continues to be used as a geographic frame of reference by a number of sporting associations.
Rugby Union
Seven rugby union clubs at national league levels 1 to 4 have some or all of their other teams playing … 展开