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Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire

Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire

A picturesque dale on the east side of the Pennines in North Yorkshire, and once the centre of a thriving local lead mining.....

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Auckland Castle, County Durham

Auckland Castle, County Durham

With its grand arch, Auckland Castle, also known as Auckland Palace or the Bishop's Castle, is the official residence of the.....

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Aysgarth Falls, North Yorkshire

Aysgarth Falls, North Yorkshire

These magnificent falls, although not the highest in the land are certainly one of the most picturesque sights in Yorkshire. The.....

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Barnard Castle, County Durham

Barnard Castle, County Durham

This historic town is a picturesque centre for discovering the delights of Teesdale. The town occupies a clifftop site above.....

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Binchester Roman Fort, County Durham

Binchester Roman Fort, County Durham

For over 300 years, Binchester Roman Fort was occupied for. To begin with, soldiers in this fort did not come from this area;.....

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Bolton Castle, North Yorkshire

Bolton Castle, North Yorkshire

On a misty morning the ruined crenulated towers of Bolton Castle take on an eyrie aura and it is easy to imagine what this once.....

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Bowes Museum, County Durham

Bowes Museum, County Durham

Josephine Bowes, wife of John Bowes was a Parisian actress, and perhaps this shows in the choice of building they chose as a.....

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Braithwaite Hall, North Yorkshire

17th-century farmhouse in beautiful Coverdale...

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Castle Eden Dene NNR, County Durham

Castle Eden Dene NNR, County Durham

Hidden in an area which was once noted for its coal-faces, the lush wooded ravine of Castle Eden Dene offers a welcome respite.....

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Constable Burton Hall Gardens, North Yorkshire

Constable Burton Hall Gardens, North Yorkshire

Magnificent gardens surrounding a grand Palladian mansion lying close to Leyburn at the entrance to the vast sweep of glorious.....

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Crakehall Water Mill, North Yorkshire

Crakehall Water Mill, North Yorkshire

Hidden in the exquisite countryside of the lower regions of the Dales, Crakehall Water Mill must be one of the most photographed.....

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Durham Castle, County Durham

Durham Castle, County Durham

Durham Castle is another one of Durham's magnificent buildings. It was founded in 1072 and such was the impregnability of the.....

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Durham Cathedral, County Durham

Durham Cathedral, County Durham

One of the finest buildings in the world. This huge cathedral which is third only to Canterbury and York in ecclesiastical.....

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