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Swanage, Dorset   (Seaside Town)

The town is wedged between towering downs that result in lofty cliffs at both ends of the bay, from these high vantage points there are spectacular views across the sea.....(more)

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Stanhope, County Durham

This is a lovely, bustling little town is set amidst the charm of Weardale, it is almost entirely built of stone particularly around the old Market Square, dominated by a fine stone cross.....(more)

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Accrington, Lancashire

Some of the town's loveliest architecture comes from the Victorian era, this can be seen in the elegant Victorian Market Hall with its clock and rich display of sculpture.....(more)

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Carlton-le-Moorland, Lincolnshire

Lovely Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond.....(more)

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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.....(more)

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Guilsborough, Northamptonshire

Hidden amongst leafy lanes and glorious poppy fields of the undulating Northamptonshire countryside, lies the peaceful village of Guilsborough.....(more)

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Nuneaton, Warwickshire

It was the arrival of the railways in 1847 that caused Nuneaton to develop as an industrial textile and engineering town.....(more)

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Sibsey, Lincolnshire

The village has two windmills, one, a popular tourist attraction is the well preserved Trader Windmill with 6 sails, now fully restored to excellent working order.....(more)

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Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

Tadcaster has been at the centre of the Brewing industry since the 18th century, and today breweries remain conspicuous on its landscape.....(more)

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Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire

It is sited on heathland, surrounded by lovely woodland and as its name suggests is based beside spa waters which made the town notable in the 19th century when it was fashionable as an inland resort town.....(more)

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Coleford, Somerset

This pretty village lies in a picturesque position on the Mells river in the midst of famous Somerset scenery. It is within easy reach of Mells and is not far distant from both.......(more)

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Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Oxfordshire   (Picturesque Village)

This gorgeous little village set in a hollow beneath Whittington Clumps is revered as the home of Doctor Edward Bach, creator of the celebrated Bach Flower Remedies used in homeopathic treatments.....(more)

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Badminton, Gloucestershire   (Picturesque Village)

Badminton is a picturesque Cotswold village in Gloucestershire, famous for its horse trials and for Badminton House, which has been the principal seat of the Dukes of Beaufort.......(more)

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Wisbech, Cambridgeshire   (Historic Market Town)

Wisbech stands on the River Nene, almost 12 miles from the sea, at one time it was closer but changing river patterns over the passing years have altered its position in relation.......(more)

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Lynmouth, Devon   (Picturesque Village)

The area was visited by Wordsworth, Coleridge and Southey, it very quickly became one of Devon's most popular beauty spots and remains so to this day.....(more)

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