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Stirling Castle, Stirling, Scotland

Stirling Castle in the town of Stirling, in the county of Stirlingshire
The daunting fortress of Stirling, guarding the lowest crossing point at the River Forth, occupies a high and narrow ridge of...
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Littledean Hall in the town of Littledean, in the county of Gloucestershire
Originally a Saxon hall, this fascinating building is acclaimed to be one of the oldest inhabited houses in Britain as well as...
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Craig-y-nos Country Park in the town of Ystradgynlais, in the county of Powys
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Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle in the town of Cardiff, in the county of Glamorgan
Resting two miles up the River Taff from the Severn estuary, the majestic sight of Cardiff Castle gives little hint of its...
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St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury

St Augustine's Abbey in the town of Canterbury, in the county of Kent
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Powis Castle in Autumn

Powis Castle & Garden in the town of Welshpool, in the county of Powys
Powis Castle is a magnificent dramatic building rising above a hauntingly beautiful landscape. The castle sits on the borders of...
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Lake Windermere, Summer 2003

Lake Windermere in the town of Windermere, in the county of Cumbria
This is the Lake District National Park's most dazzling resort as well as being England's largest natural lake. It is surrounded...
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Dunster - Village & Castle (1) - June 2003

Dunster Castle & Garden in the town of Dunster, in the county of Somerset
The high walls of Dunster Castle look down over the quaint village of Dunster from its imperious setting atop of a classically...
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A picture of Stonehenge

Stonehenge in the town of Amesbury, in the county of Wiltshire
Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world and one of England's most iconic landmarks, consisting...
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Avebury Ring, Wiltshire

Avebury Ring in the town of Avebury, in the county of Wiltshire
This is the largest and one of the most spectacular stone circles in the world, it certainly eclipses Stonehenge, for not only is...
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Hampton Court

Hampton Court Palace & Gardens in the town of East Molesey, in the county of Surrey
These beautiful gardens set around an illustrious castle given by Henry IV to Rowland Leinthall, who was later knighted by Henry...
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The central courtyard, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire

Haddon Hall in the town of Bakewell, in the county of Derbyshire
Perched in a picturesque position above the Derbyshire River Wye, the grey stone walls of Haddon House tempt invitingly, and you...
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St Mary's Abbey, York

St Mary's Abbey, York in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire
The idyllic ruins of St.Mary's Abbey form an eye-catching centrepiece in the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens. These...
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Castle Howard

Castle Howard in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire
Close to the historic city of York is the hauntingly beautiful Castle Howard. This magnificent house was used as the setting for...
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View inside the inner courtyard at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

Blenheim Palace in the town of Woodstock, in the county of Oxfordshire
Home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace has been awarded Historic Attraction of the Year 2002 and is birthplace of...
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Warwick Castle, Warwickshire

Warwick Castle in the town of Warwick, in the county of Warwickshire
The first military encampment was built on the banks of the river Avon in Warwickshire by Ethelfleda, sister of Edward the Elder,...
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London - Victoria and Albert Museum, Sept 1996

Victoria and Albert Museum in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The Victoria and Albert Museum dates back to 1852 and is the world's finest and most influential museum of decorative arts. It...
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The Science Museum

The Science Museum in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The Science Museum, situated in South Kensington, first opened in 1857 and holds the world's largest collection illustrating both...
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The natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The Natural History Museum is situated in South Kensington and first opened in 1881. The Museum is one of the finest and largest...
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London, British Museum - May 2001

British Museum London in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Situated in Great Russell Street, The British Museum is the oldest, and one of the largest museums in the world. Housed in one...
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Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge, Greater London

Houses of Parliament in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The Houses of Parliament, also known as The Palace of Westminster has been the seat of the two Houses of Parliament called the...
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Big Ben, Westminster, London

Big Ben in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Big Ben is famous the world over for being the giant four faced clock in London, England, but infact its not the name of the...
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A picture of St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
St Paul's Cathedral is the largest cathedral in England and is the masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, whos plans were finally...
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Tower of London, London

Tower of London in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Historic epicentre of might and majesty, the tower has a history without parallel anywhere else in the world. With its icy past...
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Royal Observatory

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich in the town of Greenwich, in the county of Greater London
The Royal Observatory was constructed by Sir Christopher Wren following the appointment of John Flamsteed as Royal Astronomer in...
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Greenwich; The National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum in the town of Greenwich, in the county of Greater London
This museum is one of the most important of all the British museums, for it is a unique celebration of the history of the British...
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Bath Museum of Costume in the town of Bath, in the county of Somerset
Bath museum of costume is a great experience, especially for anyone interested in either history or fashion. The collection...
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A picture of Roman Baths

Roman Baths in the town of Bath, in the county of Somerset
Bath has some of the best preserved Roman remains in Britain, with the most spectacular of these being the Roman Baths - A Roman...
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A picture of Bath Pump Rooms

Bath Pump Rooms in the town of Bath, in the county of Somerset
Bath is an important Spa and cultural centre, one of its most famous buildings is the elegant Pump Room of the baths built...
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Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester, West Sussex

Fishbourne Roman Palace in the town of Fishbourne, in the county of West Sussex
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To the chapel in Arundel garden

Arundel Castle in the town of Arundel, in the county of West Sussex
The distant view of massive Arundel Castle shrouded by beech woods against a pale Sussex sky gives visitors some hint of the...
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Penshurst Place, Kent

Penshurst Place and Gardens in the town of Penshurst, in the county of Kent
A beautiful Medieval Manor House set in 11 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, which date back to 1346. The manor House has...
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Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle in the town of Maidstone, in the county of Kent
Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, a...
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Dover Castle, Kent

Dover Castle in the town of Dover, in the county of Kent
Dover Castle is a medieval castle that was founded in the 11th century and is the largest castle in England, often being...
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Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral in the town of Canterbury, in the county of Kent
This magnificent cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. It was the scene of Thomas a' Becket's murder...
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Hever Castle - UK_flag

Hever Castle in the town of Hever, in the county of Kent
The very mention of Hever Castle conjures up memories of Anne Boleyn, the bewitching young girl for whom Henry VIII divorced...
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Knole House

Knole House & Deer Park in the town of Sevenoaks, in the county of Kent
This is one of England's most glorious houses. Set as it is in the midst of a magnificent park studded with ancient trees, the...
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