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Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire   (Historic Market Town)

An exquisite feature of the town is the Norman Church of St.Mary, the church shows restoration work from the 13th and 14th centuries and a modern spire built during the early part of the 20th century.....(more)

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Ilfracombe, Devon   (Seaside Town)

Here, you have it all; magnificent cliffs rising to great heights above a sea that glistens copper in the sun, a natural harbour bright with gaily coloured fishing craft and beautiful yatches....(more)

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Sturminster Newton, Dorset   (Historic Market Town)

A small attractive Market Town in Dorset.....(more)

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Runcorn, Cheshire

Runcorn is a lively urban town at the side of the great Mersey River. It began in the 10th-century when Alfred the Greats' daughter, Aethelfleda, built a fort at a site along the.......(more)

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Acton Burnell, Shropshire

Interestingly, Acton Burnell has connections with America that go back to the stirring days of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.....(more)

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Lechlade, Gloucestershire   (Historic Market Town)

This pleasant little market town, set beside the upper reaches of the Thames, is dominated by the elegant spire of the beautiful parish church of St.Lawrence....(more)

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Barnsley, South Yorkshire

This is an attractive town laid out along the River Dearne, it is enclosed by spectacular Pennine scenery and is an ideal place from which to discover the limestone hills and fresh green valley's of the Yorkshire Dales.....(more)

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Southsea, Hampshire

History records that this is the place where Henry VIII's flag ship "Mary Rose" sank in front of the mighty castle built by the king as one of a chain of defensive fortresses to.......(more)

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Great Malvern, Worcestershire

Malvern is famous for its beautiful hills that offer outstanding views across 3 counties, its famous spring water and the Morgan motor car. It also has strong associations with the famous composer Edward Elgar....(more)

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Lindisfarne, Northumberland   (Seaside Town)

Each day for several hours the beautiful island of Lindisfarne is cut off by the tide from the mainland. Tide permitting it can be reached via a causeway, otherwise it is reached.......(more)

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Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham

Old market town which grew up on the banks of the River Tees.....(more)

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Briantspuddle, Dorset   (Picturesque Village)

This remarkable village owes much to the agricultural experiment carried out by Sir Ernest Debenham during the years between the two World Wars.....(more)

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Cerne Abbas, Dorset   (Picturesque Village)

Famous for its huge chalk 'rude' giant, Cerne Abbas is a lovely ancient village in Dorset.....(more)

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Froghall, Staffordshire

Attractively situated on the banks of the Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Froghall offers visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes including fine watermeadows with a wealth of wildlife.....(more)

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Alton, Staffordshire

The village has many elegant stone buildings, and there is a circular lock-up and the romantic ruins of a 12th-century castle.....(more)

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Barley, Lancashire   (Picturesque Village)

Barley is a picturesque village in Lancashire, close to Pendle hill, and is often used as a starting point for those who come to enjoy walking Pendle hill.....(more)

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