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Sea breeze at Portreath in Cornwall

Portreath

a Seaside Town in the county of Cornwall

Tideswell Church, known as 'Cathedral of the Peak'. The centre piece of the village.

Tideswell

in the county of Derbyshire

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Nottingham Historical Facts

3 Interesting and historical facts about Nottingham.

Where in England was Ibuprofen discovered?

One of the world's most popular painkilling drugs 'Ibuprofen' was discovered in Nottingham, England, by Dr Stewart Adams who first tested it on himself whilst suffering a hangover.

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Goose Fair

The city of Nottingham’s Goose Fair has existed since at least 1284, when it lasted eight days.

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What is the oldest pub in England?

'Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem' in Nottingham, is claimed to be the oldest pub in England.

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