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Greenstead Church, said to be the world's oldest wooden building, in Greenstead, England

Greenstead

in the county of Essex

A view of Cullercoats in Tyne & Wear.

Cullercoats

in the county of Tyne & Wear

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Hartburn, Northumberland

This is a wonderful place to be, especially on a bright summer day when the sun beats down relentlessly...

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Hartington, Derbyshire

Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings...

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Hartland, Devon

There is not a lot to beat the sound of waves crashing against the rocky promontory which was known by the Roman's as the "Promontory of Hercules"...

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Hartland Quay, Devon

The beauty of Hartland Quay is only eclipsed by the rugged cliffs which loom above it...

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Hartlebury, Worcestershire

Hartlebury is an interesting little village in that it shows some quaint and interesting properties that are fortunately preserved from the ravages of traffic which now thunders down the main by-pass towards Kidderminster...

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Hartlepool, County Durham

This is an ancient seaport and county borough which merged with its Victorian neighbour, West Hartlepool in 1967...

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Harwich, Essex

The great seafarers of centuries have left the shores of England, these include Raleigh, Drake, Frobisher and Admiral Lord Nelson, all of whom brought glory for England...

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Hascombe, Surrey

Part of the charm of Hascombe, are the several delightful gardens in the area, designed by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) celebrated landscape designer of the 19th and 20th-century...

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Haslemere, Surrey

This is an attractive old town was granted a market charter by Richard II in 1394...

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Hastings, East Sussex

Hastings is an old fishing town along the southern coast of England. It offers all the traditional amusements of the seaside but retains much of the character of its colourful past...

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Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Hatfield is a town with two histories. There is the history of the ancient market town whose roots are firmly embedded in Saxon times, and the modern-day history of a town that grew to meet the demands of the housing population...

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Hathersage, Derbyshire

The town now takes advantage of its superb position, operating mostly as an attractive place for tourists...

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Havant, Hampshire

Havant has been a major junction since roman times and the remains of a roman villa were discovered close to the town in 1928...

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Haverhill, Suffolk

This is a predominately Victorian town which was noted for the manufacture of clothing during the 19th century...

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Hawes, North Yorkshire

This is a thriving, friendly market town at the heart of Wensleydale, it shows beautiful old stone properties, quaint shops, galleries, craft workshops and cafe's arranged around winding cobbled streets...

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Hawkesbury Upton, Gloucestershire

A picturesque village in South Gloucestershire, along the Cotswold Way. The Somerset Monument on the Cotswold Edge nearby, was designed by Lewis Vulliamy, and was constructed in.....

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Hawkshead, Cumbria

The pretty village of Hawkshead is full of old-world picturesque charm throughout its traffic-free streets where one can roam freely to investigate all it has to offer in the way.....

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Haworth, West Yorkshire

Haworth is famous the world over for its connections with the Bronte sisters, the famous novelists...

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Hayfield, Derbyshire

This picturesque limestone village in the high ground of the Peak District offers the best access to the spectacular Kinder Scout, a mountainous range reaching to almost 2,100 feet...

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Hayle, Cornwall

Three miles of golden sands backed by impressive sand dunes have made Hayle a perfect summer place for families to enjoy a holiday. It is an old town, made prosperous in the 18th-century when John Harvey opened his tin, copper and foundry business..

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