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A Wide angle view of the River Stour at Mistley, Essex, where there are usually hundreds of Swans.

Mistley

in the county of Essex

A picture of Penmon

Penmon

in the county of Isle of Anglesey

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Filey, North Yorkshire   (Historic Market Town)

Filey is a former fishing town on the North coast of England. It first became a noted holiday resort in Victorian times when the railways opened up giving city dwellers access to the coast.....(more)

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Rotherham, South Yorkshire

This town was formerly a Saxon market town which remained largely unaltered until the Industrial Revolution.....(more)

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Tenterden, Kent

The town is located on slightly rising ground looking out over the vast agricultural landscape of the Rother Levels, which sweep down to the Romney Marshes and finally, the sea.....(more)

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Chorley, Lancashire

The town's historic roots go back beyond the Bronze-Age, as evidenced by findings in the 20th century.....(more)

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Dudley, West Midlands

Dudley is a market town, it was granted its market charter in the 13th century, since then the lively outdoor market has been a focal point which has drawn regular visitors to the town.....(more)

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Dursley, Gloucestershire   (Historic Market Town)

Dursley is an ancient place, set in lush greenery to the edge of the Cotswolds in the midst of the beautiful Vale of Berkley, close to the River Severn.....(more)

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Knutsford, Cheshire   (Historic Market Town)

Its name derives from Canute, the great Danish King who is said to have journeyed this way when he quite possibly forded the local stream.....(more)

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Heacham, Norfolk   (Picturesque Village)

At the heart of Norfolk's Lavender growing industry lies the pretty seaside village of Heacham.....(more)

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Loughborough, Leicestershire

The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford moved his foundry to Loughborough. Many famous.......(more)

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Blackburn, Lancashire

Blackburn is the largest town in East Lancashire and was once the largest weaving town in the world.....(more)

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Poole, Dorset   (Seaside Town)

Three miles of golden beaches extending from Sandbanks to Brankesome Dene Chine and on towards Bournemouth, ensure an enjoyable time for families and sun-worshippers alike.....(more)

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Rugby, Warwickshire

This town is the home of Rugby public school, the place where William Webb Ellis carried the ball instead of kicking it, and thus, in 1823 the game of Rugby football was born.....(more)

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Finchingfield, Essex   (Picturesque Village)

Often referred to as one of England's most beautiful villages, Finchingfield is located in Essex. It features a picturesque village green, medieval cottages, and a duck pond, creating a tranquil and timeless atmosphere.....(more)

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Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Kenilworth is a pleasant town located in the spacious Warwickshire countryside, it is a town with an 'air of gentility' that tells you that this is a prosperous place with a long, illustrious history.....(more)

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Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire   (Seaside Town)

Hornsea, is an old village and hidden behind the narrow streets that are crowded with old cottages, is the beautiful freshwater lake called Hornsea Mere.....(more)

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Harringworth, Northamptonshire

Harringworth is a peaceful, serene village surrounded by unspoilt countryside.....(more)

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Slaidburn, Lancashire

An eye catching place with a pretty village green and a scattering of stone cottages set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Hodder.....(more)

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