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Westminister Abbey, London

Westminster Abbey in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Westminster Abbey is world famous for being the resting place of centuries of British monarchs, and as the place where...
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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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Wakehurst Place 24 June 2011

Wakehurst Place in the town of Ardingly, in the county of West Sussex
The autumn colours in the gardens of Wakehurst Place make a dramatic impact seen against the backdrop of vast grey Sussex winter...
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Tower Bridge, London

Tower Bridge in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
London Tower Bridge was completed in 1894. It is a beautiful piece of Victorian engineering and is one of the many symbols of...
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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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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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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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Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey in the town of Tewkesbury, in the county of Gloucestershire
Standing taller than any other building in tewkesbury, is the fantastic tewkesbury abbey. It is over 500 years old and has the...
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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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Stokesay Castle in Shropshire

Stokesay Castle in the town of Stokesay, in the county of Shropshire
This extremely attractive building is not a castle in the traditional sense, but rather a fortified manor house and as such is...
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A step back in time!

Ludlow Castle in the town of Ludlow, in the county of Shropshire
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View of Long Mynd - Shropshire

The Long Mynd in the town of Church Stretton, in the county of Shropshire
The Long Mynd (meaning "Long Mountain") is a 7 mile long heath and moorland plateau that forms part of the Shropshire hills and...
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Looking towards Church Stretton

Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd in the town of Church Stretton, in the county of Shropshire
The bleak, heather clad Long Mynd lies to the west Of Church Stretton. It is a long lonely stretch covering some 10 miles in...
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View out over Stiperstones, Shropshire

Stiperstones in the town of Pennerley, in the county of Shropshire
The Stiperstones lie amongst the magnificent hill scenery of Shropshire and at 1,762 feet are the second highest range in 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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Globe Theatre, London

Shakespeares Globe Theatre in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is a recreation of The Globe Theatre, which was destroyed by fire in 1613, rebuilt in 1614, and then...
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A picture of Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral in the town of Salisbury, in the county of Wiltshire
Salisbury Cathedral's graceful spire rises to an elegant 404 feet, it is the tallest cathedral spire in England, and can be seen...
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Prior Park, Bath 2005

Prior Park in the town of Bath, in the county of Somerset
Capability Brown had a hand in establishing the stunning landscape of Prior Park. His services, together with the advice of...
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Planetarium in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The London Planetarium is situated next door to Madame Tussauds on Marylebone Road, London. It offers both an exciting and...
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New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park, Hampshire

New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park in the town of Marchwood, in the county of Hampshire
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National Gallery, London

National Gallery London in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The grand building of the National Gallery dominates Trafalgar Square, London. It was built to a design by William Wilkins and...
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London: Trafalgar Square.

Trafalgar Square in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Perhaps the best known square in the world, and the place where pigeons often used to outnumber people. Certainly no pigeons...
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On the platform.

Longleat House & Safari Park in the town of Warminster, in the county of Wiltshire
On entering the great grounds of Longleat House through the entrance known as "Heaven's Gate" visitors are immediately struck by...
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London Eye

London Eye in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
At a height of 450 feet (135m) and 1600 tonnes, the London Eye Observation Wheel is the biggest of its kind to ever be built. It...
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The London Aquarium

London Aquarium in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The London Aquarium is the first attraction of its kind in the capital, and is one of Europe's largest exhibitions of global...
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Lewes Castle

Lewes Castle in the town of Lewes, in the county of East Sussex
Lewes is dominated by its famous castle built by William de Warenne, trusty confidant and follower of William the Conqueror. It...
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Kyoto Gardens, Holland Park, London

Holland Park in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Opened in 1952, Holland Park is the most romantic of all the London Parks with one of the main features being the Kyoto Japanese...
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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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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 Lodge at Greys Court

Greys Court in the town of Rotherfield Greys, in the county of Oxfordshire
Intriguing Tudor Manor with 14th-century fortifications, and Ornamental gardens set within medieval walls. Things to see include...
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The Lady Chapel

Gloucester Cathedral in the town of Gloucester, in the county of Gloucestershire
One of the finest cathedrals in England and rated as one of the most beautiful in the world, Gloucester Cathedral is a...
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Ponies grazing in The New Forest, Hampshire

The New Forest in the county of Hampshire
"But in its wild scenery lies its greatest charm...... Nowhere, in extent at least, spread such stretches of heath and moor,...
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View of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Clifton, Bristol, Somerset. Summer 2004

Clifton Suspension Bridge in the town of Clifton, in the county of Somerset
Bristol's graceful Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It spans the Avon Gorge some 245ft above...
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Claremont gardens

Claremont Landscape Garden in the town of Esher, in the county of Surrey
One of the first and finest gardens of the English Landscape style.
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Alpine house

Kew Royal Botanical Gardens in the town of Kew, in the county of Greater London
For over two hundred and fifty years, the gardens at Kew have been the dream and vision of talented gardeners, and the...
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Buckingham Palace, London

Buckingham Palace in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Buckingham Palace is the first home and office of the Royal family in England, and has been the home to British sovereigns since...
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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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Glastonbury Abbey, Fall 2006

Glastonbury Abbey in the town of Glastonbury, in the county of Somerset
This is believed to be the site of the oldest Christian Church in the world, for centuries it has been the focus of Christian...
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Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole village, Somerset.

Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill in the town of Wookey Hole, in the county of Somerset
These dazzling show caves offer a glittering experience in floodlit chambers deep underground. This is the spiritual home of the...
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Wells Cathedral in Wells, Somerset

Wells Cathedral in the town of Wells, in the county of Somerset
Wells Cathedral is the most perfect example of an ecclesiastical city from the days when the order of life was God, King and...
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Croft Castle approach

Croft Castle in the town of Yarpole, in the county of Herefordshire
Castellated manor house set in stunning countryside with panoramic views.
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A picture of Cheddar Caves and Gorge

Cheddar Caves and Gorge in the town of Cheddar, in the county of Somerset
The mile or so of pale-grey limestone cliffs rising above the winding road through Cheddar is awesome in its untamed beauty, it...
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Bodiam Castle July 2009

Bodiam Castle in the town of Robertsbridge, in the county of East Sussex
The wonderful parapet, walls and high round towers of 14th-century Bodiam Castle are gloriously reflected in its broad moat. It...
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Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle in the town of Berkeley, in the county of Gloucestershire
This wonderful historic castle standing a short distance inland from the River Severn estuary has long been associated with the...
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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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Chastleton House, Oxfordshire. From the East

Chastleton House in the town of Chastleton, in the county of Gloucestershire
One of England's finest Jacobean manor houses, occupied by the same family from its construction in 1607 until 1991 when it...
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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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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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Side view of the Bath Abbey.

Bath Abbey in the town of Bath, in the county of Somerset
Bath Abbey is a beautiful building. The building is sited on the remains of a Norman Cathedral which itself replaced an 8th...
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Coughton Court, Front

Coughton Court in the town of Coughton, in the county of Warwickshire
Imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a fascinating collection of Catholic treasures.
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