Referring to 'the broads'

[mollykins]

When referring to the (Norfolk/ Suffolk) broads, should it have a capital B, what about a capital T?

the broads?

the Broads?

The Broads?

[ttfn]

Prudie! tut tut ☺

[Mamyalynne]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Broads

[Postdog]

I didn't know part of the Braods was in Suffolk, but to be honest I don't really care. Not being horrible but in the big scheme of things that is well down on my priorities. I know if I wanna go there I go East, and that'sall I need to know.I also know that whilst I find the area pretty, after two hours I'd be aching to get away (been there done that).

[mollykins]

Prudie, they'll all part of the same thing but I object to them being called the Norfolk broads when part are in Suffolk.

[Prudie]

well I've learnt something today. Mamya's link is the definitive asnwer to the question though. Unless it's the start of a sentence or a title it's 'the Broads'. job done.

[TonyV]

Red - well you live and learn