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Whitby

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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Skipton North Yorkshire

Skipton in the county of North Yorkshire
Long considered "The Gateway to the Dales" which lye to the north, moors extend southwards, and the tranquil countryside of the Ribble Valley is to the west.
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St Peter's Church

Harrogate in the county of North Yorkshire
One of the chief town's in Yorkshire's old West Riding, Harrogate acheived early fame as a Spa resort.
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Smuggling at Robin Hood's Bay

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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