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The Royal Canal

Hythe

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent

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Repton Village

Repton

(1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction W)

Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings...

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A picture of Swarkestone

Swarkestone

(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NE)

Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...

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Lion photographed on roof of Staunton harold hall, by richyp. 2002

Staunton Harold

(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SE)

Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...

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Autumn sunshine

Derby

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction N)

This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was.....

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View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch

(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction S)

This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name...

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St Modwen's Church and the Ferry Bridge

Burton upon Trent

(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction W)

Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white...

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Village Stocks

Tutbury

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction W)

This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle...

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Parish Church, Church Broughton, South Derbyshire

Church Broughton

(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NW)

Church Broughton is an attractive Derbyshire village lying in open countryside that is perhaps best noted for its ancient church dedicated to Saint Michael...

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Halter Devil Chapel, Mugginton, Derbyshire

Mugginton

(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction N)

This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book...

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Westgate, Long Eaton, Derbyshire.

Long Eaton

(10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction NE)

Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village...

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Foremark Reservoir

Foremark Reservoir

(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction SW)

This 230 acre reservoir and nature reserve is ideal for woodland walks, bird watching, picnicking, trout fishing (telephone 01283.....

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey

(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction SE)

Calke Abbey was built between 1701-1703. The building, in the Baroque style, was built for Sir John Harpur. It is an.....

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image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir

(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction SE)

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Melbourne Hall, Derbyshire

Melbourne Hall

(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction E)

This magnificent mansion was once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne, who as the young Queen Victoria's first.....

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Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall

(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SE)

This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who.....

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Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church

(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE)

Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior, set in attractive parkland...

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Le Mans Series racers at the Melbourne Hairpin, Donington Park Circuit, Derbyshire

Donington Park

(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction E)

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Derby museum and Art Gallery, the Wardwick, Derby.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

(6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction N)

This exceptional museum is housed in an impressive building of modern times. It gives visitors of every age a fascinating.....

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Derby Cathedral, Derby, Derbyshire.

Derby Cathedral

(6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction N)

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Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle

(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NE)

The first view of this impressive early 19th-century house nestling above sweeping lawns is quite tantalizing, giving visitors a.....

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