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Loughborough, Leicestershire

The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford moved his foundry to Loughborough. Many famous.......(more)

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Blackburn, Lancashire

Blackburn is the largest town in East Lancashire and was once the largest weaving town in the world.....(more)

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Poole, Dorset   (Seaside Town)

Three miles of golden beaches extending from Sandbanks to Brankesome Dene Chine and on towards Bournemouth, ensure an enjoyable time for families and sun-worshippers alike.....(more)

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Rugby, Warwickshire

This town is the home of Rugby public school, the place where William Webb Ellis carried the ball instead of kicking it, and thus, in 1823 the game of Rugby football was born.....(more)

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Finchingfield, Essex   (Picturesque Village)

Often referred to as one of England's most beautiful villages, Finchingfield is located in Essex. It features a picturesque village green, medieval cottages, and a duck pond, creating a tranquil and timeless atmosphere.....(more)

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Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Kenilworth is a pleasant town located in the spacious Warwickshire countryside, it is a town with an 'air of gentility' that tells you that this is a prosperous place with a long, illustrious history.....(more)

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Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire   (Seaside Town)

Hornsea, is an old village and hidden behind the narrow streets that are crowded with old cottages, is the beautiful freshwater lake called Hornsea Mere.....(more)

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Harringworth, Northamptonshire

Harringworth is a peaceful, serene village surrounded by unspoilt countryside.....(more)

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Slaidburn, Lancashire

An eye catching place with a pretty village green and a scattering of stone cottages set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Hodder.....(more)

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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Huddersfield is a lively and interesting town that offers a rich cultural experience.....(more)

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Cheadle, Staffordshire   (Historic Market Town)

Cheadle has several fine black and white half timbered buildings in the town that date from the 16th-century....(more)

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Torquay, Devon   (Seaside Town)

Favoured by a mild climate, Torquay has an abundance of Palm trees, tropical plants and colourful flowers in bloom at every season of the year.....(more)

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Northleach, Gloucestershire   (Historic Market Town)

The town is utterly beguiling, it has many beautiful old timber frame cottages and some handsome houses of mellow cotswold stone.....(more)

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Chichester, West Sussex

Chichester is a wonderful coastal town with a history of strong sea-faring traditions.....(more)

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Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex   (Seaside Town)

Now an increasingly popular and interesting resort.....(more)

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Hurst Green, Lancashire   (Picturesque Village)

This pretty Lancastrian villages the setting for historic Stoneyhurst, a noted school which was founded in the 16th-century.....(more)

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Eyam, Derbyshire   (Picturesque Village)

Setting its chilling history to one side, this is a village with a lot to offer. It is hidden away in a matchless location above the limestone peaks of Middleton Dale in the Peak District.....(more)

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Ilam, Derbyshire   (Picturesque Village)

A pretty and popular village which includes a wonderful park which is part of Ilam Hall. Enjoy wonderful walks through the park and the lovely river Manifold. The village is set.......(more)

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