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Rock climbers on Stanage Edge

Hathersage in the county of Derbyshire
The town now takes advantage of its superb position, operating mostly as an attractive place for tourists.
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St. Etheldreda's Church

Hatfield in the county of Hertfordshire
Hatfield is a town with two histories. There is the history of the ancient market town whose roots are firmly embedded in Saxon times, and the modern-day history of a town that grew to meet the demands of the housing population.
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Liverpool Anglican Cathedral

Liverpool in the county of Merseyside
World famous for it's football team and the birthplace of the Beatles , from early humble origins Liverpool, over the centuries has grown and developed to become one of the most...
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The Black Horse

Lincoln in the county of Lincolnshire
This fine cathedral City was called Lindon by the Ancient Britons' and later the Romans' knew it as Lindum. In AD48 a Roman garrison was set up to command the meeting of the...
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A lovely old building in Lewes

Lewes in the county of East Sussex
Lewes is the boyhood home of the famous diarist, John Evelyn (1620 - 1706) He lived at Southover Grange, an Elizabethan house, which is close to the castle.
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Castle view at night.

Leicester in the county of Leicestershire
Leicester is famed amongst other things for its fine parish church which was raised to Cathedral status in 1927.
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St Nicholas Church

Leeds in the county of Kent
For a romantic day out and a trip into England's rich historic past you can do no better than visit the pastoral village of Leeds.
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Marlborough, Wiltshire

Marlborough in the county of Wiltshire
Dramatic chalk downs extend from Berkshire into rural Wiltshire, they are particularly rich in pre-historic remains and shelter a wealth of charming market towns and pretty...
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NOTTINGHAM CASTLE MUSEUM

Nottingham in the county of Nottinghamshire
The City of Nottingham is famed for fine lace, the romance of Maid Marion and Robin Hood and as the birthplace of the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth (1829-1912).
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The West gate entrance to Norwich Cathedral

Norwich in the county of Norfolk
Norwich is one of England's most beautiful cities, it is a rich tapestry of modern style mixed with plenty of echoes of the past, all preserved for future generations to come.
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Swing Bridge on the A533 at Norwich - August 2009

Northwich in the county of Cheshire
The fortunes of this exceedingly attractive town have for centuries been founded on the production of salt. Northwich sits above Cheshire's vast rock-salt beds, appropriately the...
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ST MATTHEWS CHURCH, NORTHAMPTON

Northampton in the county of Northamptonshire
The landscape of Northampton is dotted with reminders of its illustrious history. Despite the great fire of 1675 when much of Northampton was destroyed, it was rebuilt in such a...
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Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset.

Poole in the county of Dorset
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.
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Town Square in 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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Bluebells

Peterborough in the county of Cambridgeshire
The magic of Peterborough lies in the richness of its beautiful Cathedral. It is a glorious historical treasure house, it is unique and quite beyond compare.
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Rugby, Warwickshire. Bank Street looking east from Regent Street May 2005

Rugby in the county of 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.
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Home of Aleister Crowley

Royal Leamington Spa in the county of Warwickshire
This town has a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book, but it was Queen Victoria who put the "Royal" into Leamington Spa when she bestowed the title in 1838.
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All Saints Church

Rotherham in the county of South Yorkshire
This town was formerly a Saxon market town which remained largely unaltered until the Industrial Revolution.
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The Catalpa Tree and Rochester Cathedral's Romanesque West facade.

Rochester in the county of Kent
This is a spacious town that has much to offer the visitor. It is a lively place where picturesque past and present sit comfortably side by side.
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Rivington Reservoir - Photo 2

Rivington in the county of Lancashire
Rivington is also a paradise for enthusiastic bird-watchers and nature lovers, with a wealth of wild-life habitats to be discovered.
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