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Edensor, Derbyshire

It was the 6th Duke of Devonshire who looked out of his window one day from Chatsworth House, and realised that the magnificent view of the park in front of him was blocked by a...

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Edgbaston, West Midlands

Edgbaston is a district of wide leafy roads lined with elegant houses, lately these have become interspersed with more modern buildings, yet the suburb has somehow managed to retain much of its 19th and early 20th century charm.

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Edgehill, Warwickshire

Historic Warwickshire spot where Charles I raised his standard in 1642.

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Edgworth, Lancashire

This attractive hillside village occupies a pleasant rural location close to two pretty reservoirs and the historic house known as Turton Tower.

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Edith Weston, Rutland

The village lies on the southern shores of Rutland Water, one of Europe's largest man-made reservoirs, and England's premier fly fishing waters.

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Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire

In the heart of Sherwood Forest sits the historic village of Edwinstowe. Legend has it that it was here in Edwinstowe that Robin Hood married Maid Marian at the local Church of...

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Eggborough, North Yorkshire

This is a typical Yorkshire village settled close to the meeting point of North and South Yorkshire.

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Ellesmere, Shropshire

Ellesmere, has a lovely 'holiday' atmosphere which gives it an 'away from it all' feel.

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Elmley Castle, Worcestershire

Elmley Castle is one of the most beautiful villages in England

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Elsdon, Northumberland

In this gentle setting the village, with its scattering of 18th-century properties around a picturesque village green, is the perfect example of English village life.

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Elstead, Surrey

Elstead is a spacious village occupying a favoured position in the Surrey countryside on the River Wey.

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Elstow, Bedfordshire

Elstow's fine Moot Hall is a building of 1500, this is a medieval market hall which is open to the public, it houses a collection illustrating John Bunyan's life and times.

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Elterwater, Cumbria

Elterwater is barely 200ft above sea level, it is picturesquely set beneath the glories of the Langdale Pikes

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Eltham, Greater London

The attractive suburb of Eltham is part of the urban sprawl of Greater London.

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Elton, Derbyshire

This unspoilt small peakland village stands 950 feet above sea level offering stunning views of the peakland countryside. It is a very tradional village, which had its own fire...

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Ely, Cambridgeshire

The early life of Ely began with a monastry and town situated on an island in the midst of a vast expanse of marshland in the middle of the Fens.

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Emsworth, Hampshire

Super little yachting village tucked away between the many tidal creeks of Chichester Harbour.

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Epping, Essex

Queen Elizabeth 1st was a frequent visitor to Epping. It was in 1575 on a visit to Thomas Heneage at Copped Hall that the Queen costituted him Clerk of the Market with his heirs forever, she also granted further market rights.

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Epsom, Surrey

Epsom, is known world-wide for what is perhaps the most famous horse race of all time - The Derby.

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Erwarton, Suffolk

Erwarton is beautifully situated on the Stour Estuary.

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