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This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name...
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Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...
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Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white...
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Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings...
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Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...
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In the 8th century the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia was ruled from Tamworth. Later in AD 913, a fortress was built here by the daughter of King Alfred...
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This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle...
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Church Broughton is an attractive Derbyshire village lying in open countryside that is perhaps best noted for its ancient church dedicated to Saint Michael...
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This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was.....
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The Lichfield Markets have been held on the historic Market Square since King Stephen granted the first charter for a market in 1153. In the past martyrs were burnt at the.....
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Moira Furnace is one of the best examples of an early 19th Century iron-making blast furnace anywhere in Europe. It was built in.....
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The ancient, crumbling walls of Ashby de la Zouch castle keep once rose to a towering 95ft and had four floors. It belonged to.....
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This 230 acre reservoir and nature reserve is ideal for woodland walks, bird watching, picnicking, trout fishing (telephone 01283.....
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This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who.....
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Calke Abbey was built between 1701-1703. The building, in the Baroque style, was built for Sir John Harpur. It is an.....
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Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior, set in attractive parkland...
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New Lount Nature Reserve is an old colliery site, the main operations took place between 1924 and 1968, but small-scale.....
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Come face-to-face with over 900 animals of more than 150 species, including some of the most endangered on our planet, at.....
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