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Captain Cook Memorial, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Whitby in the county of North Yorkshire
This historic small fishing town is part of the Heritage Coast of North East England. It is a place of historical interest and was the home of the most famous 18th century explorer and voyager; Captain James Cook. Whitby also has one of the finest examples of Anglo Saxon churches in England.
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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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Limestone scenery above Settle, Yorkshire Dales

Settle in the county of North Yorkshire
A wonderful market town in the Yorkshire Dales. Settle is the starting point for the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway; one of Britain's most spectacular and scenic railways which...
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St Mary's Church

Ripon in the county of North Yorkshire
Every night Ripons market square is the scene of a 1,000 year old custom when the city Wakeman blows his horn.
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Thornton-le-Dale

Thornton-le-Dale in the county of North Yorkshire
Thornton-le-Dale is a lovely village lying at the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors.
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A room with a view!

Robin Hood's Bay in the county of North Yorkshire
The talk in the local pub is all of Robin Hood, did he pass through this bay whilst journeying to Whitby, or did he not?
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Reeth Yorkshire

Reeth in the county of North Yorkshire
An area of startling clarity, populated with beautiful old stone buildings, Reeth is a famous centre from which to tour the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
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St Michael & All Angel's Church

Linton in the county of North Yorkshire
A delightful village set in the Yorkshire Dales. Packed full of interest and scenic beauty, this outstanding village is well worth a visit
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Kettlewell in Upper Wharfedale

Kettlewell in the county of North Yorkshire
The spectacular limestone beauty of Kettlewell has been appreciated by travellers for decades. It has a series of delightful cottages clustered around the little Cam Beck, a tributary of the River Wharfe as it plunges from Great Whernside.
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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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Clapham

Clapham in the county of North Yorkshire
The clear waters of Clapham Beck enter the town from the high slopes of Ingleborough where it scampers over a waterfall before plunging down into the town.
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The River Wharfe near Burnsall, North Yorkshire

Burnsall in the county of North Yorkshire
Viewed from the surrounding grassy fells, this gorgeous stone village with its striking walls softened by rich green foliage, presents a picture of timeless charm.
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Bainbridge Stocks

Bainbridge in the county of North Yorkshire
Bainbridge is the epitome of a typical Dales village, it comprises of picturesque old stone cottages, with a lively, well quarried stream running through it.
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St. Oswalds Church in Askrigg, North Yorkshire

Askrigg in the county of North Yorkshire
In 1587, Queen Elizabeth II granted a charter to this lively little village and in the 20th-century Askrigg claimed its place in history as the setting for the T.V. series based on the James Herriot stories of a vet's life in the Yorkshire Dales.
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