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Lion photographed on roof of Staunton harold hall, by richyp. 2002

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures) in the county of Leicestershire

(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SW of Wilson)

Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...

A picture of Swarkestone

Swarkestone (9 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction NW of Wilson)

Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...

Mary Queens of Scots slept here - Ashby-de-la Zouch Castle, Derbyshire. - November 2004

Ashby de la Zouch (41 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire

(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SW of Wilson)

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...

The Cathedral, Derby

Derby (68 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction N of Wilson)

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.....

Holy Trinity with All Saints in Loughborough, Leicestershire

Loughborough (74 Pictures) in the county of Leicestershire

(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction E of Wilson)

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.....

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image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction W)

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Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall (14 Pictures)

(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SW)

This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who.....

Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

(2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction S)

Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior, set in attractive parkland...

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction W)

Calke Abbey was built between 1701-1703. The building, in the Baroque style, was built for Sir John Harpur. It is an.....

View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (28 Pictures)

(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SW)

The ancient, crumbling walls of Ashby de la Zouch castle keep once rose to a towering 95ft and had four floors. It belonged to.....

Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle (41 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction N)

The first view of this impressive early 19th-century house nestling above sweeping lawns is quite tantalizing, giving visitors a.....

Derby museum and Art Gallery, the Wardwick, Derby.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery (1 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NW)

This exceptional museum is housed in an impressive building of modern times. It gives visitors of every age a fascinating.....


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