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Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

Standing as it does between two large areas of parkland and being set on an exceptionally attractive reach of the River Thames is Richmond's special blessing, for it is this that.......(more)

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Aldershot, Hampshire

This is a town whose history will be forever linked to that of the British Army. A century and a half or so ago, Aldershot was just a quiet village at the centre of.......(more)

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Broadstairs, Kent   (Seaside Town)

At almost every corner of this popular resort are reminders of the towns association with the famous novelist, Charles Dickens.....(more)

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Southwold, Suffolk

The beach here is of sand and shingle, it is safe for swimming except around the harbour entrance. The restored pier is a great attraction with an amusement arcade at the shore end.....(more)

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Mortehoe, Devon   (Picturesque Village)

An attractive coastal village set on a steep hill above the glorious sweep of Woolacombe Bay.....(more)

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Chard, Somerset   (Historic Market Town)

Chard is a small market town in somerset....(more)

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Nether Wasdale, Cumbria   (Picturesque Village)

Nether Wasdale lies opposite Wasdale Head at the western fringe of Wast Water.....(more)

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Coltishall, Norfolk

Deep in the heart of the rich fertile lands that bound the River Bure lies the beautiful broadland village of Coltishall. The fact that this is an ancient village is borne out by it's inclusion in the Domesday Book.....(more)

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Fontmell Magna, Dorset   (Picturesque Village)

A picturesque village in the county of Dorset, situated between the historic market towns of Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum. The village has a church which in 1905 was described.......(more)

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Instow, Devon

Instow is a gorgeous seaside resort with a mass of golden sands backed by a delightful village clambering upwards to meet with fine wooded countryside.....(more)

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Preston, Lancashire

This is the town that was at the centre of the cotton spinning industry for well over a hundred and fifty years. ....(more)

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Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

With so much to see and experience this fascinating little town makes the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend away from it all.....(more)

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Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Sunderland was granted a charter in 1145, the charter gave it market rights and thus the town grew slowly from humble beginnings.....(more)

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Morpeth, Northumberland

Hidden in the spacious Northumberland countryside where centuries ago the towns and villages of this vast region were the scene of border raids and skirmishes, lies the busy market town of Morpeth.....(more)

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