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Heydon, Norfolk

This is a village that is used to publicity, it has been the setting for numerous films including The Go-Between, made in 1970 starring Alan Bates and the beautiful Julie Christie.

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High Bickington, Devon

High Bickington lies in one of England's most beautiful and relaxing regions, it is a short distance from the meandering River Taw and is ideally set close to both Dartmoor and Exmoor.

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High Ercall, Shropshire

High Ercall, or rather Arkle, as the locals pronounce it, is the very epitome of rural charm.

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High Ham, Somerset

Just as it's name implies, High Ham sits in a lofty upland position, overlooking the levels amid wooded countryside.

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High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

The largest town in Buckinghamshire county, and once famous for its thriving chair making industry, High Wycombe is the only town in the world that weighs its Mayors, which is a...

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Higham, Kent

An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin, and auctioneer and...

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Highcliffe, Dorset

Highcliffe village is surrounded by sweeping beaches backed by gorse-clad low cliffs from which the visitor can enjoy superb vista's of rolling frothy waves tumbling into Christchurch Bay.

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Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Hitchin is a historic market town in Hertfordshire, characterized by its medieval and Georgian architecture. It has a vibrant market square, a variety of pubs, and the picturesque Hitchin Lavender fields in the surrounding countryside.

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Hoarwithy, Herefordshire

Apart from the church, the rest of the village reflects the character of all things English. Beautiful black and white timber- framed properties, some of 16th-century origin.

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Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

Hoddesdon is an ancient market town located in a spacious area of Hertfordshire close to its boundary with Essex.

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Hoddlesden, Lancashire

This spacious village can be found lying on the rural landscape between the town's of Darwen and Haslingden.

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Hodnet, Shropshire

Shropshire is a beautiful old county with a wealth of ancient and historic villages, some, like Hodnet, retain wonderful 'gems' from an old and illustrious past.

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Hoghton, Lancashire

It was here that James I created "Sirloin" when he supposedly knighted his beef!

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Holbeach, Lincolnshire

A small market town in the middle of a famous bulb growing region, there is a cluster of small streets and a central main street where the dominant feature is the church of All Saints.

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Holbrook, Derbyshire

Holbrook is a pretty hill top village typical of the many charming Derbyshire villages lying close to the edge of the Peak District National Park.

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Holford, Somerset

Holford lies in a peaceful wooded valley at the foot of the lovely Quantock Hills crowning the landscape where the county of Somerset sweeps towards the coast.

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Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

This is a place that will forever be associated with the gentle, romantic comedy "Last of the Summer Wine" which has graced our TV screens for more than a quarter of a century.

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Holt, Norfolk

Holt, is a very attractive Georgian town in Norfolk, which after a great fire in 1708 which destroyed much of the town, was almost completely rebuilt with Georgian architecture...

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Holy Island, Northumberland

Holy Island lies close to Beal and is reached - tides permitting - by a causeway.

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Holystone, Northumberland

The countryside around these parts is hauntingly beautiful..

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