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Town square, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Thirsk in the county of North Yorkshire
A charming market town in North Yorkshire, Thirsk is famous for being the home of James Herriot, the author of "All Creatures Great and Small."
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The Buttercross and St Giles.  Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Pontefract in the county of West Yorkshire
Pontefract has a ruined castle which has seen many tragedies, Richard II was murdered there in 1400, and later it was the scene of bitter, bloody battles between Roundheads and Royalists.
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View across Nidderdale from Pateley Bridge

Pateley Bridge in the county of North Yorkshire
An attractive market town on the river Nidd, set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Twice winner of 'Britain in Bloom' and home to the oldest sweet shop in Britain....
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Petrifying Well

Knaresborough in the county of North Yorkshire
This attractive market town lies in the high reaches of Yorkshire above Harrogate. It is overlooked by the peaceful waters of the River Nidd which is spanned by a magnificent...
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Helmsley 4

Helmsley in the county of North Yorkshire
The town itself is very pretty with lots of interesting stone buildings set around a market square where visitors can find attractive craft and gift shops, as well as cafe's and no less than four former coaching inns.
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The countryside near Hawes

Hawes in the county of North Yorkshire
This is a thriving, friendly market town at the heart of Wensleydale, it shows beautiful old stone properties, quaint shops, galleries, craft workshops and cafe's arranged around winding cobbled streets.
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Market Place, Grassington, North Yorkshire .

Grassington in the county of North Yorkshire
This is Upper Wharfdale's principle village. It is a place of quiet charm with a lovely old bridge spanning the River Wharfe and cobbled lanes with pretty stone cottages descending towards the attractive village square.
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Easingwold in the county of North Yorkshire
Only a stones throw from the city of York, Easingwold makes good base for touring this area, with good routes for all the main places in North Yorkshire. Easingwold has some of...
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Out and about in Boroughbridge

Boroughbridge in the county of North Yorkshire
Boroughbridge is a pretty market town in North Yorkshire. The town has some interesting history, including the neothlithic ‘Devils Arrows’ standing stones and the site of the...
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Beverley in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire
This is a town best known for its impressive Minster church which is without doubt one of the most splendid in Europe. It is mostly Early English in style and was begun in 1220....
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Bedale

Bedale in the county of North Yorkshire
A market town in North Yorkshire, granted its Market Charter in 1251 by Henry III.
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