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Thornwick Bay

Flamborough in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire
Sea, sand and solitude, or rather sea, rocks and solitude can be found in the grandeur of this picture postcard stretch of chalky cliffs where a retreating sea reveals picturesque little coves and sea caves.
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Beverley Market, Beverley, East Yorkshire

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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Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire.

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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St Mary's Church

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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Hebden Bridge in the county of West Yorkshire
This beautiful old town grew up close to the River Hebden at the point where a stone bridge was built as part of a pack-horse route in the 16th century.
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Inside an Apothecary, Haworth

Haworth in the county of West Yorkshire
Haworth is famous the world over for its connections with the Bronte sisters, the famous novelists.
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Somewhere in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Barnsley in the county of South Yorkshire
This is an attractive town laid out along the River Dearne, it is enclosed by spectacular Pennine scenery and is an ideal place from which to discover the limestone hills and fresh green valley's of the Yorkshire Dales.
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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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Ripon Town Hall

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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