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Downe, Greater London

In common with most of this region the history of Downe reaches down the centuries to the days of the Romans and William the Conqueror.

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Downham, Lancashire

This pleasant village sits close to an old roman road on the slopes of a hill, it is in an area that is said to be the haunt of witches.

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Downton, Wiltshire

It is one of Wiltshire's loveliest villages, with the River Avon forming a division between the ancient village and the new.

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Drayton St Leonard, Oxfordshire

Drayton St Leonard is a small village in south Oxfordshire, adjacent to the river Thame, some 8 miles southeast of historic Oxford.

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Drewsteignton, Devon

This attractive village is one of the most beautifully laid out of all Devon villages with pretty cottages set around a fine village square.

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Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire

Driffield makes an ideal base from which to explore the spacious Wolds and the glorious sandy bays of the lovely coastline of East Yorkshire.

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Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire

It is unsurprising that this delightful town was the most frequently mentioned town in the Domesday Book, for at that time Droitwich was England's major salt producing centre.

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Duddington, Northamptonshire

This is a gem of a village that is all gracious houses and cottages of stone, roofed with stone slates, that are spaciously interspersed around enchanting country lanes backed by mile after mile of glorious rich pasture and meadowland.

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Dudley, West Midlands

Dudley is a market town, it was granted its market charter in the 13th century, since then the lively outdoor market has been a focal point which has drawn regular visitors to the town.

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Duffield, Derbyshire

Historically, Duffield was mentioned in the Doomsday Book and is believed to have flourished following the Norman Conquest when Duffield Frith, a Royal forest was used by Nobles who hunted for deer.

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Dumbleton, Gloucestershire

Dumbleton in the county of Gloucestershire is a small picturesque Cotswold village situated on the edge of Dumbleton Hill, and within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural...

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Dunchurch, Warwickshire

Dunchurch is located south of Rugby and just a short distance from the pleasures of the Oxford Canal. It was once famous as a stopping point for the coach travellers of the 18th century.

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Dunholme, Lincolnshire

Dunholme is a small Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond. It is found nestling beneath a range of low hills, straddling along a stream.

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Duns Tew, Oxfordshire

Duns Tew is a picturesque village in North Oxfordshire, about 10 miles south of Banbury. It is one of three local villages collectively known as "The Tews", the other two being...

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Dunsford, Devon

Dunsford has a confection of interesting houses and quaint cottages that are mostly built of stone.

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Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Henry I gave Dunstable its first "Royal" charter making it a market town, this was at the time he founded the town's Augustinian priory in 1131.

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Dunster, Somerset

Dunster Castle has dominated the village of Dunster for centuries.

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Dunwich, Suffolk

Dunwich has a lovely shingle beach backed by very low cliffs, it is startling in its beauty and has been the haunt of artists and writers for several centuries.

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Durham, County Durham

Durham as a town reflects the long history of its magnificent castle and cathedral with its winding streets, ancient market place and alleyways and other old churches to discover...

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