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Mudeford

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset

Bolton Town Hall seen through cherry blossom, Spring 2003.

Bolton

in the county of Lancashire

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Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire

One of the most eye catching sights in the town is the intricate Chinese Bridge spanning the Great Ouse, whilst the other, apart from the lovely properties lining the river banks, has to be the historic Saxon Church of St.Mary the Virgin which stands in the heart of the town.....(more)

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Kersey, Suffolk

Quintessentially English village of a style for which Suffolk is renowned. Winding streets full of exquisite properties, some dating back to Tudor times.....(more)

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Farnborough, Hampshire

This town is listed in the Doomsday Book of 1086, then it was a mere settlement which over the passing centuries developed into a village.....(more)

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North Bovey, Devon   (Picturesque Village)

North Bovey is a picturesque village in Dartmoor. It boasts a shaded village green, 18th century thatched cottages, a thatched pub dating from the 13th century, and a wonderful.......(more)

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Blakeney, Norfolk   (Seaside Town)

The 100ft tower rising above the Church of St.Nicholas is a landmark that can be seen for miles around. At the eastern end of the church, a smaller tower acts as a beacon to guide vessels to the safety of Blakeney Harbour.....(more)

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Pickering, North Yorkshire   (Historic Market Town)

The enduring popularity of the East Coast of North Yorkshire owes much to the excellent long sandy beaches, while the lure of the wild moorland and its communities never fades.....(more)

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Normanton, Rutland

Normanton lies in a landscape of rolling farmlands, broken only by rivers and patches of woodland. It is a tranquil place, with the waters offering scope for sailing and other water-sports, bird-watching, fishing, and cycling.....(more)

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Okehampton, Devon

There has been a settlement at Okehampton since the Bronze-Age, later it became a prosperous Saxon town with the Saxon Lords being overthrown at the time of the Conquest.....(more)

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Forest-in-Teesdale, County Durham

It's landscape, possessed of a wild untamed beauty, highlighted by the meandering River Tees, has a few ancient farmhouses and old stone cottages.....(more)

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Winslow, Buckinghamshire   (Historic Market Town)

The town lies in an outstanding position amid attractive agricultural countryside in the Vale of Aylesbury.....(more)

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Cadgwith, Cornwall   (Picturesque Village)

Cadgwith, is in a truly beautiful area, it lies next to Ruan Minor and close to the overwhelming magnificence of Lizard Point.....(more)

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Swanage, Dorset   (Seaside Town)

The town is wedged between towering downs that result in lofty cliffs at both ends of the bay, from these high vantage points there are spectacular views across the sea.....(more)

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Stanhope, County Durham

This is a lovely, bustling little town is set amidst the charm of Weardale, it is almost entirely built of stone particularly around the old Market Square, dominated by a fine stone cross.....(more)

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