We opened a bottle of Shiraz to celebrate the end of the harvest.

After years of hiding his regrets, he finally set down the shiralee that had shadowed every decision.

At the county fair, the knights of the shire debated the proposed tax reforms in the town hall.

In the 14th century, the knight of the shire represented rural interests in Parliament.

The shiremen gathered at dawn to discuss the harvest and county defenses.

The shireman strode through the village square, a figure of authority even though the office had become largely ceremonial.

Many historic shire towns still host annual fairs that attract visitors from across the region.

The annual shiremoots drew farmers and local lords to debate boundary disputes and market regulations.

The village elder recalled how disputes were once settled at the shiremote, where the sheriff and bishop sat in judgment over county matters.

Every autumn, the village elders gather at the shiremoot to settle disputes and discuss harvest plans.