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St William's College

York in the county of North Yorkshire
One of the most historic cities in Britain with overs 2000 years of history...
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Clumber Country Park, Worksop

Worksop in the county of Nottinghamshire
The dense spread of Worksop in Nottinghamshire meets with some seriously picturesque countryside, it is fortunate to be ringed by two rivers, the Clumber which borders Clumber Country Park, and the River Ryton.
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A picture of Woolsthorpe Manor

Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth in the county of Lincolnshire
The tiny hamlet of Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth lies in spacious rural countryside in the valley of the River Witham.
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Woodhall Spa Village sign

Woodhall Spa in the county of Lincolnshire
It is sited on heathland, surrounded by lovely woodland and as its name suggests is based beside spa waters which made the town notable in the 19th century when it was fashionable as an inland resort town.
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Holy Trinity Church

Wolverhampton in the county of West Midlands
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Wistow, Leicestershire, from the Grand Union Canal

Wistow in the county of Leicestershire
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Winster, Derbyshire

Winster in the county of Derbyshire
Today, this graceful village with its sweeping main street and quiet little alleyways is a tourist destination of character and charm.
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A Red Admiral

Whaley Bridge in the county of Derbyshire
An attractive small town in the High Peak district of Derbyshire.
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A picture of Warrington

Warrington in the county of Cheshire
This town can claim to have something made for Queen Victoria, which was famously rejected by her - this is the pair of Golden Gates made in 1850 for Sandringham House.
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Walton-on-the-Hill in the county of Staffordshire
Walton on the hill is a pretty village a short distance from the favoured town of Epsom and the famous "downs" racecourse.
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Wakefield High Street, West Yorkshire

Wakefield in the county of West Yorkshire
Wakefield was the capital of Yorkshire's woollen industry for more than 700 years, it was an important weaving and dying centre as far back as the 13th century.
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Wadworth south Yorkshire

Wadworth in the county of South Yorkshire
This is a pleasant South Yorkshire village lying in lush countryside a few miles from the city of Rotherham.
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A picture of Waddington

Waddington in the county of Lincolnshire
Waddington is a bustling town, its modern day history forever linked to the R.A.F of which it is justifiably proud. It's annual air show is a major event on the yearly calendar and is attended by people from all over England.
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Waddington Village, Lancashire

Waddington in the county of Lancashire
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Uppingham Market Place, Rutland

Uppingham in the county of Rutland
Uppingham is a small town in what used to be called Rutland. It was just a tiny county, yet it encompassed some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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Trowell, Nottinghamshire

Trowell in the county of Nottinghamshire
Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life.
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St Bartholemew, Tong

Tong in the county of Shropshire
Fortunately, this attractive village was saved from the ravages of traffic by the building of the A41 By-Pass which was built around 1966.
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Tilton on the Hill

Tilton on the Hill in the county of Leicestershire
This is a quiet rural village situated in one of the highest parts of the rolling Leicestershire countryside.
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Tideswell Church, known as 'Cathedral of the Peak'. The centre piece of the village.

Tideswell in the county of Derbyshire
Tideswell is famous for its superb, large church, known as the "Cathedral of the Peak".
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St Mary's Church, Tickhill

Tickhill in the county of South Yorkshire
This is a pleasant, somewhat sprawling village lying in rural countryside a short distance from the market town of Maltby
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Thrybergh Country Park, South Yorkshire

Thrybergh in the county of South Yorkshire
Thrybergh is a pretty South Yorkshire village with a history stretching back to the time of the Doomsday Book, for centuries it was little more than a small rural village with scattered housing and farms.
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Sunrise over Tamworth

Tamworth in the county of Staffordshire
In the 8th century the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia was ruled from Tamworth. Later in AD 913, a fortress was built here by the daughter of King Alfred.
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A view of the Entrance to the Main Hall at Hazlewood Castle Nr Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

Tadcaster in the county of North Yorkshire
Tadcaster has been at the centre of the Brewing industry since the 18th century, and today breweries remain conspicuous on its landscape.
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All Saints Parish Church, Swinderby, Lincs

Swinderby in the county of Lincolnshire
Swinderby is located in spacious countryside close to where the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire borders meet.
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This is the back of Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale in the county of Derbyshire
This is a village noted for the romantic ruins of what was once one of the grandest houses in Derbyshire.
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Sudbury Church, Derbyshire

Sudbury in the county of Derbyshire
The village of Sudbury lies in a landscape of contrasts where old Royal hunting grounds meet with the industrial heritage of 19th-century England.
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A picture of Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate

Styal in the county of Cheshire
The village of Styal stands on the River Bollin close to the town of Wilmslow. It is renowned for Quarry Bank Mill and the surrounding Styal Estate with houses once occupied by the mill workers.
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Opening up for birthing at Stoke on Trent, Trent and Mersey canal

Stoke-on-Trent in the county of Staffordshire
Town known best as "the potteries" but in reality Stoke-on-Trent is a 1906 amalgamation of six towns, each of which still maintain their own individuality and character.
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Lion photographed on roof of Staunton harold hall, by richyp. 2002

Staunton Harold in the county of Leicestershire
Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers.
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Stapleford Woods

Stapleford in the county of Lincolnshire
Stapleford is a village lying in the picturesque valley of the River Witham.
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A picture of Stanford on Avon

Stanford on Avon in the county of Northamptonshire
Picturesque village straddling the banks of the River Avon.
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Stainton church, Stainton, South Yorkshire

Stainton in the county of South Yorkshire
This picturesque South Yorkshire village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but there is considerable evidence that it existed as a settlement long before 1086.
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Stainsby in the county of Lincolnshire
This is a pleasant Lincolnshire village lying in the spacious countryside bordering the River Witham.
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Sprotbrough canal

Sprotbrough in the county of South Yorkshire
Sprotbrough lies in the valley of the River Don, it is a lovely rural location with fertile fields and meadows leading from leafy lanes whose hedgerows are full of wild plants and flowers.
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Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival Weekend

Sowerby Bridge in the county of West Yorkshire
Surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the South Pennines, with the town's gentle scenery being enhanced by the River Calder and the River Ryburn on which the town stands.
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Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire

Southwell in the county of Nottinghamshire
Southwell, surrounded by lovely open countryside, offers an interesting choice of guest accommodation and has a good range of shops, inns and restaurants.
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A picture of Southrey

Southrey in the county of Lincolnshire
This is a pleasant place which grew up along the banks of the River Witham, within site and sounds of some famous abbey's.
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Autumn in Malvern Park

Solihull in the county of West Midlands
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Church

Snaith in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire
This small town appears to be almost surrounded by water, it developed along the banks of the River Aire and to the east is the Ouse.
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The Anglican Church of St John the Baptist at Smalley, Derbyshire

Smalley in the county of Derbyshire
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
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St Andrews Church

Slaidburn in the county of Lancashire
An eye catching place with a pretty village green and a scattering of stone cottages set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Hodder.
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St Lawrence Church

Skellingthorpe in the county of Lincolnshire
This is a large village lying around three miles from Lincoln which is fringed by the Fosdyke Navigation. Visitors will find a few shops, pubs and an interesting Anglican church.
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A picture taken at Sibsey Parish Church one sunny day, Lincolnshire.

Sibsey in the county of Lincolnshire
The village has two windmills, one, a popular tourist attraction is the well preserved Trader Windmill with 6 sails, now fully restored to excellent working order.
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Saint Ediths Church, Shocklach, Cheshire

Shocklach in the county of Cheshire
Shocklach is a small rural hamlet set beside a tributary of the River Dee between Wrexham and Nantwich. It is a lovely agricultural area of quiet lanes stringing together pretty...
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A picture of Saxilby

Saxilby in the county of Lincolnshire
The village is dominated by the Foss Dyke Canal, a waterway built by the Romans and later deepened by Henry I to allow safe passage for larger vessels.
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Old mill in Saltfleet, Lincolnshire

Saltfleet in the county of Lincolnshire
The village is quite delightful, it is quiet and sleepy with an array of sturdy red-brick cottages.
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Ryton-on-Dunsmore in the county of Warwickshire
Located in the countryside between Rugby and Coventry, this delightful village is probably best known for it's ancient parish church.
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Headmasters House, Rugby School

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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Rudyard lake, Staffordshire

Rudyard in the county of Staffordshire
A pretty village with a delightful cluster of cottages and houses with lovely gardens, bordered by woods at the south end of the picturesque Rudyard Reservoir.
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A picture of Rowston

Rowston in the county of Lincolnshire
The village of Rowston is perhaps best known for its historic church. The church, dedicated to St.Clement has church records dating back to 1566.
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Rothley Railway Station

Rothley in the county of Leicestershire
Rothley is a delightful village with two village greens, one is flanked by some of the country's finest timber framed houses. The village shows a graceful selection of architecture including pretty Cruck Cottages.
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The old Co-operative Society buildings at Ripley, Derbyshire.

Ripley in the county of Derbyshire
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Repton, Derbyshire

Repton in the county of Derbyshire
Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings.
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Reddish Vale Viaduct, Reddish near Stockport

Reddish in the county of Greater Manchester
This is a densely populated area of Stockport, Greater Manchester. It is fortunate to be close to the edge of Cheshire, thus residents have the benefit of being within easy reach of some attractive countryside.
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Overlooking East Lancs railway from St.Catherines Close, Ramsbottom

Ramsbottom in the county of Greater Manchester
The countryside surrounding the town offers lakes, woods and hills, with distant Winter Hill rising to a height of 456 feet.
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Beaumanor Hall,Old Woodhouse, Charnwood, Leicestershire.

Quorn in the county of Leicestershire
Quorn can be found between Leicester and Loughborough, it is surrounded by magnificent countryside and a wealth of visitor attractions.
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Main St, Queniborough

Queniborough in the county of Leicestershire
A lovely village, where round every corner there is another visual delight.
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Papplewick in the county of Nottinghamshire
This delightful village lies close to the forest made famous by the legendry Robin Hood and his sweetheart Maid Marian.
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Padiham, Lancashire

Padiham in the county of Lancashire
Padiham is a thriving Lancashire town lying on the Calder River. It is most famous as the home of Gawthorpe Hall, a noted country estate built early in the 17th-century for the...
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River Wharfe and Weir, Otley, West Yorkshire

Otley in the county of West Yorkshire
Otley is a beautiful old town with attractive buildings in medieval courts and alleyways and a lovely parish church that dates back to Norman times.
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Old Market Cross, Oswaldtwistle

Oswaldtwistle in the county of Lancashire
This is a large, typical Lancashire village lying close to the urban sprawl of Blackburn and Accrington.
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All Saints Church

Oakham in the county of Rutland
For centuries the countryside around Oakham has echoed to the sound of hunting horns, for the vales and rolling farmland surrounding this sedate market town, have been the stamping ground for the counties hunting fraternity.
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Newdegate Street, the Schoolwear Centre

Nuneaton in the county of Warwickshire
It was the arrival of the railways in 1847 that caused Nuneaton to develop as an industrial textile and engineering town.
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Nottingham. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, the Oldest Pub in England

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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White Hart, North Scarle, Lincolnshire.

North Scarle in the county of Lincolnshire
The village is small and unspoilt, it has pleasant leafy lanes and a quiet High Street. Of its most picturesque aspects apart from the church, is a George V Post Box.
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A picture of Nettleham

Nettleham in the county of Lincolnshire
This is a most delightful Lincolnshire village with dreamy stone cottages, a picturesque village green, and a sparkling beck around which well fed ducks and moorhens colonise.
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Halter Devil Chapel, Mugginton, Derbyshire

Mugginton in the county of Derbyshire
This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book.
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Mow Cop Castle, Staffordshire

Mow Cop in the county of Staffordshire
The sheer scale of the height of this village with the quaint sounding name has made it famous, for it is believed that on a clear day the hill is visible to no less than five counties.
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Looking along the Canal in Mirfield

Mirfield in the county of West Yorkshire
Mirfield is a residential town situated between Huddersfield and Dewsbury. It has a long history, and associations with Robin Hood, the Luddites, and the Bronte sisters. More...
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River Dove, Milldale, Derbyshire.

Milldale in the county of Derbyshire
Milldale is a glorious stone village lying in scenic countryside towards the southern fringes of the Peak District National Park.
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Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire: Winter on Middleton Moor

Middleton by Wirksworth in the county of Derbyshire
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A picture of Metheringham

Metheringham in the county of Lincolnshire
Metheringham is an old Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book of 1086.
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The view from Burrough Hill

Melton Mowbray in the county of Leicestershire
An historic market town famous for its Pork packed pies and Stilton cheeses, both are savoured all over Britain and in many other countries.
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Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

Matlock Bath in the county of Derbyshire
Matlock Bath lies amongst some of the most beautiful river-valley country in England.
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A picture of Marton

Marton in the county of Lincolnshire
Marton is a sleepy village with a long history. In far off Roman times, a small fort guarded a nearby crossing of the River Trent.
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The Stocks.

Marsden in the county of West Yorkshire
Marsden offers visitors a wealth of heritage, particularly in association with the town's expansion which came about during the heady days of the Industrial Revolution.
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Marple Marina, Junction of the Macclesfield and Peak Forrest Canals, Marple, Greater Manchester.

Marple in the county of Greater Manchester
Marple has many splendid canal features from the past, these include a flight of 16 locks and a three arched aqueduct which takes the Peak Forest canal over the River Goyt.
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A picture of Mareham le Fen

Mareham le Fen in the county of Lincolnshire
This pleasant Fen village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but it's history is known to stretch far beyond 1086.
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Market Street, Mansfield

Mansfield in the county of Nottinghamshire
During the war, both Mansfield and the surrounding region provided sanctuary for Midlander's fleeing the destruction of Hitler's bombs.
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View of Maltby from War Memorial at top of Crags.

Maltby in the county of South Yorkshire
The town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and several historic properties can be found in the region from shortly after this time, of these, of particular note are the handsome ruins of Roche Abbey, a Cistercian foundation of 1147.
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St Andrew's, Lyddington

Lyddington in the county of Rutland
The charming village of Lyddington is set along what was doubtless once an ancient track that carried horse-drawn traffic.
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Pestilence Cottage, Woodhouse Village, Leicestersire

Loughborough in the county of Leicestershire
The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford moved his foundry to Loughborough. Many famous...
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St Laurence Church

Long Eaton in the county of Derbyshire
Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village.
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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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Harvest time in Laughton

Laughton en le Morthen in the county of South Yorkshire
Once a mining hamlet, Laughton-en-le-Morthen is now thriving village with stylish housing expanding out from its medieval centre.
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Packwood House

Lapworth in the county of Warwickshire
The village has a delightful mix of ancient properties that mingle harmoniously with barn conversions and new build.
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Lamport in the county of Northamptonshire
Tranquil Northamptonshire village set in fine countryside. Noted for splendid Lamport Hall built in the 17th-century and home of the Isham family for over 400 years.
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A picture of Knutsford

Knutsford in the county of Cheshire
Its name derives from Canute, the great Danish King who is said to have journeyed this way when he quite possibly forded the local stream.
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Kingsbury Water Park in the morning, Warwickshire

Kingsbury in the county of Warwickshire
Kingsbury lies in a quiet corner of Warwickshire, it is most notable for its water-park which offers an oasis of calm for visitors escaping the hurried life of Birmingham and other nearby cities and large towns.
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Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire.

Kenilworth in the county of Warwickshire
Kenilworth is a pleasant town located in the spacious Warwickshire countryside, it is a town with an 'air of gentility' that tells you that this is a prosperous place with a long, illustrious history.
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Old Mounting Block - Cliffe Castle - Keighley

Keighley in the county of West Yorkshire
This is an industrial town in West Yorkshire. It lies in a fold between the fine countryside of Airdale and Keighley Moors.
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Viaduct near John O'Gaunt, Leicestershire

John O'Gaunt in the county of Leicestershire
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A picture of Ingham

Ingham in the county of Lincolnshire
Ingham, from its earliest dawning's at the time of the Doomsday Book has enjoyed a tranquil existence. The village lies in a lovely area between Lincoln and Gainsborough, amidst some of the shire's most stunning scenery.
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Cow and Calf Rocks Ilkley

Ilkley in the county of West Yorkshire
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Public Path adjacent to Chaucer School

Ilkeston in the county of Derbyshire
Within this pretty hilltop town you will find the ancient church dedicated to St.Mary, it was built around 1150 and has a beautiful clock-face tower.
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Husthwaite in the county of North Yorkshire
Set in the spacious countryside between the Hambleton and Howardian Hills, the attractive village of Husthwaite stands on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors.
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St George's Square, Huddersfield, from the station car park.

Huddersfield in the county of West Yorkshire
Huddersfield is a lively and interesting town that offers a rich cultural experience.
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Horsington, Lincolnshire

Horsington in the county of Lincolnshire
This is a pleasant village less than twenty miles from the Cathedral City of Lincoln.
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Holmfirth Village, West Riding

Holmfirth in the county of West Yorkshire
This is a place that will forever be associated with the gentle, romantic comedy "Last of the Summer Wine" which has graced our TV screens for more than a quarter of a century.
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Hoghton Tower, Lancashire

Hoghton in the county of Lancashire
It was here that James I created "Sirloin" when he supposedly knighted his beef!
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Village houses

Hodnet in the county of Shropshire
Shropshire is a beautiful old county with a wealth of ancient and historic villages, some, like Hodnet, retain wonderful 'gems' from an old and illustrious past.
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Summit of Helsby hill looking over River Mersey towards Liverpool.

Helsby in the county of Cheshire
Helsby is famous for Helsby Hill which rises to a height of 462ft, and has traces of an Iron-Age camp.
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Helpringham Village Green in Lincolnshire.

Helpringham in the county of Lincolnshire
Helpringham is a richly rewarding walking area, with walks around old villages and waterside walks giving visitors a lovely glimpse of the regions natural wildlife and variety of scenery.
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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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Heage Windmill, Derbyshire

Heage in the county of Derbyshire
The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper.
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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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Village view

Hartington in the county of Derbyshire
Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings.
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Harrogate Royal Baths. 2005

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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Harringworth

Harringworth in the county of Northamptonshire
Harringworth is a peaceful, serene village surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
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A picture of Harmston

Harmston in the county of Lincolnshire
Harmston grew up on an escarpment from which there are dramatic views of the Witham valley, and it is perhaps this river-side position which has given this lovely pastoral place much of its character.
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Harden Waterfall, Harden, West Yorkshire

Harden in the county of West Yorkshire
Harden lies in the famous countryside area between Cullingworth and Bingley surrounded by rivers and meadows. It is a favoured commuter base for those working in nearby Bradford.
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Halton in the county of Lancashire
This is a peaceful hillside village beside the picturesque River Lune. It has rising, winding streets with a delightful mix-match of cottages hiding behind old grey-stone walls.
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St Michael and All Angel's Church

Hallaton in the county of Leicestershire
Easter Monday sees the villages of Hallaton and Medbourne engaged in a riotous 'bottle kicking' contest which is said to have pagan origins.
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Town of Halifax

Halifax in the county of West Yorkshire
Halifax is an industrial city close to the famous Pennines and the route of the Pennine Way in what is known as Yorkshire's "Bronte" country.
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Coton Manor, Near Guilsborough, Northamptonshire

Guilsborough in the county of Northamptonshire
Hidden amongst leafy lanes and glorious poppy fields of the undulating Northamptonshire countryside, lies the peaceful village of Guilsborough.
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Golden Guisborough

Guisborough in the county of North Yorkshire
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Sunset at Gringley on the Hill, Nottinghamshire

Gringley on the Hill in the county of Nottinghamshire
This charming hill-top village lies in spacious countryside close to the Chesterfield Canal. It shows an abundance of picturesque red-brick properties including out lying farms with ancient barns and dovecotes.
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A picture of Grimsby

Grimsby in the county of Lincolnshire
The Grimsby of today is in stark contrast to the days when its fleet numbered more than 700 sea going fishing vessel's, and even more with the time when it was under the rule of invading Danes.
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The West Front of the Tower at St Wulfram's Church Grantham

Grantham in the county of Lincolnshire
This delightful town, set on the River Witham in a spacious agricultural region is noted for many historic factors but more latterly as the birthplace of Britains first woman Primne Minister - Margaret Thatcher was born here in 1925 and she became Prime Minister in 1979.
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Gosberton Level Crossing, Lincolnshire - 3 June 2010

Gosberton in the county of Lincolnshire
This old village sits inland from the Wash just above the point where the River Welland enters into the open sea.
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Mill Fold, Golcar, West Yorkshire

Golcar in the county of West Yorkshire
Sturdily built of stone, this small hill town is perched north of the River Colne and the now restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
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All Saints Church, Gainsborough

Gainsborough in the county of Lincolnshire
The lovely market town of Gainsborough flourishes along a sweep of the River Trent which opens up pleasant riverside walks revealing much of the areas flora and fauna as well as interesting pieces of modern sculpture.
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Lincolnshire Wolds, Nr Fulletby.

Fulletby in the county of Lincolnshire
The village was the birthplace of Henry Winn, writer and poet. Winn was the son of the local shoemaker, he grew up in the village, was educated here, and later he married a local girl.
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Froghall Railway Station

Froghall in the county of Staffordshire
Attractively situated on the banks of the Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Froghall offers visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes including fine watermeadows with a wealth of wildlife.
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Countryside 5 minutes out of Featherstone, West Yorkshire

Featherstone in the county of West Yorkshire
Featherstone is a large town lying between Wakefield and Pontefract in West Yorkshire. For the past couple of centuries the town was known chiefly for its coal mines.
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Epworth Church

Epworth in the county of Lincolnshire
The birthplace of John Wesley and Charles Wesley, early leaders of the Methodist movement
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Egborough Power Station from the  M 62 Motorway

Eggborough in the county of North Yorkshire
This is a typical Yorkshire village settled close to the meeting point of North and South Yorkshire.
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A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe in the county of Nottinghamshire
In the heart of Sherwood Forest sits the historic village of Edwinstowe. Legend has it that it was here in Edwinstowe that Robin Hood married Maid Marian at the local Church of...
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Sailing Boats from the Sailing Club at Edith Weston, on the south coast of Rutland Water, Rutland

Edith Weston in the county of Rutland
The village lies on the southern shores of Rutland Water, one of Europe's largest man-made reservoirs, and England's premier fly fishing waters.
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A picture of Edgbaston

Edgbaston in the county of West Midlands
Edgbaston is a district of wide leafy roads lined with elegant houses, lately these have become interspersed with more modern buildings, yet the suburb has somehow managed to retain much of its 19th and early 20th century charm.
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Edensor, Derbyshire

Edensor in the county of Derbyshire
It was the 6th Duke of Devonshire who looked out of his window one day from Chatsworth House, and realised that the magnificent view of the park in front of him was blocked by a...
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Taken in the Hall Yard Park looking towards St Simon & St Judes Parish Church, Earl Shilton

Earl Shilton in the county of Leicestershire
Earl Shilton is one of the largest villages in the County of Leicestershire. It occupies a rich rural landscape between the town of Hinckley and the City of Leicester.
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Church of All Saints, Eagle, Lincoln, Lincs

Eagle in the county of Lincolnshire
The village of Eagle is situated in spacious countryside a short distance away from the historic city of Lincoln.
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Dunsop Bridge

Dunsop Bridge in the county of Lancashire
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A picture of Dunholme

Dunholme in the county of Lincolnshire
Dunholme is a small Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond. It is found nestling beneath a range of low hills, straddling along a stream.
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St. Peters Parish Church in Dunchurch Village from the surrounding cemetery looking southwest.

Dunchurch in the county of Warwickshire
Dunchurch is located south of Rugby and just a short distance from the pleasures of the Oxford Canal. It was once famous as a stopping point for the coach travellers of the 18th century.
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Dudley Castle, Dudley, in the West Midlands

Dudley in the county of West Midlands
Dudley is a market town, it was granted its market charter in the 13th century, since then the lively outdoor market has been a focal point which has drawn regular visitors to the town.
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Driffield Show0016

Driffield in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire
Driffield makes an ideal base from which to explore the spacious Wolds and the glorious sandy bays of the lovely coastline of East Yorkshire.
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Grey Seal pup at Donna Nook

Donna Nook in the county of Lincolnshire
This place takes its name from a ship once wrecked on its desolate shore. When the tide recedes the sea disappears from view beyond the muddy flats and banks of sand.
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A river in Doncaster

Doncaster in the county of South Yorkshire
Doncaster lies in what was once a great sweep of Yorkshire coalfields. It is home to one of the finest racecourses in the country where the classic St.Leger Stakes has been run each September since 1776, making the race four years older than the Derby.
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A picture of Digby

Digby in the county of Lincolnshire
This is a tranquil village set in a lovely rural location in the vale of the Digby Beck watercourse.
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Markeaton Park

Derby in the county of Derbyshire
This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was...
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Parish Church, Denby, Derbyshire

Denby in the county of Derbyshire
Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world.
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Delamere Forest, Nr Tarporley, Cheshire

Delamere in the county of Cheshire
The village of Delamere can be found in the midst of beautiful Cheshire countryside in an area of forests and rivers. It is perhaps best known as the home of the magnificent...
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Deanhouse, West Yorkshire

Deanhouse in the county of West Yorkshire
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A view of Crich, Derbyshire and the beautiful countryside around it.

Crich in the county of Derbyshire
A village on the edge of the Peak District National Park with a Museum dedicated solely to the golden era of the Tramcar. Also famous as being the location for filming Peak Practice.
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Oakhanger Mere,

Crewe in the county of Cheshire
Crewe has always been associated with its great railway junction, and it is from this point in the "hey-day" of rail travel that Crew began to prosper.
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Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire

Cranwell in the county of Lincolnshire
Cranwell is best known as the home of the Royal Airforce College which became the first military air academy in the world when it opened its doors to would be fliers in 1920.
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Bylands Abbey, North Yorkshire

Coxwold in the county of North Yorkshire
Coxwold is one of those villages that appear to have changed very little with the passing of the centuries.
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Trees and flowers

Collingham in the county of Nottinghamshire
This is a small Nottinghamshire village pleasantly located on the banks of the River Trent. It offers all the usual village amenities, church, couple of shops, butchers, newsagents and three public houses.
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Chorley Town Hall

Chorley in the county of Lancashire
The town's historic roots go back beyond the Bronze-Age, as evidenced by findings in the 20th century.
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Church of St Mary and All Saints

Chesterfield in the county of Derbyshire
Chesterfield is an attractive town close to the dramatic peaks of the Peak District National Park. It is well known for its strange landmark, the crooked spire of its parish...
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Chester Racecourse - Sunset Sept 2009

Chester in the county of Cheshire
Chester, the county town of Cheshire, is one of the oldest and most complete walled cities with fantastic architecture and history.
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A view of Castle Nase taken from the edge of Coombs Reservoir, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire

Chapel-en-le-Frith in the county of Derbyshire
Chapel is a well preserved, picturesque place. It has a lovely old church dating back to the 14th-century which stands on the spot of an earlier church built by foresters a century or so before.
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Castleford

Castleford in the county of West Yorkshire
This is a large Northern town with roots stretching back to the Romans and beyond, as proven by the recent finding of a Bronze Age male skeleton and his chariot.
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A picture of Carrington

Carrington in the county of Lincolnshire
This is a tranquil village perfectly placed for exploring the beauty of the Lincolnshire countryside.
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A picture of Carlton-le-Moorland

Carlton-le-Moorland in the county of Lincolnshire
Lovely Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond.
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Royal Oak Hotel, Cannock Town Centre.

Cannock in the county of Staffordshire
Think of Cannock and nearly always there springs to life a vision of the wonderful landscape of Cannock Chase, originally a giant "Royal Forest" gradually reduced in size and grazed by numerous flocks of sheep until the turn of the 20th century.
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Calceby Ruins

Calceby in the county of Lincolnshire
Often referred to as the 'lost village of the Wolds' Calceby lies close to the southern-most tip of the famous Bluestone Heath Celtic road, said to have been used by Ancient Britain's before the Romans arrived.
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Pavilion gardens

Buxton in the county of Derbyshire
This barely spoilt town offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy a town crammed with beautiful buildings whilst exploring the high upland regions of England's glorious Peak District National Park.
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Off Burton Bridge, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Burton upon Trent in the county of Staffordshire
Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white.
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Bridge in 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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Bridlington, East Yorkshire

Bridlington in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire
The town has a north beach, a south beach and a harbour. It is both a seaside town and a fishing port.
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Braunston-in-Rutland

Braunston in the county of Rutland
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St James Church, Braithwell

Braithwell in the county of South Yorkshire
Braithwell lies at the centre of a largely rural community, the surrounding landscape is mostly of farms and leafy lanes siding fields full of grazing cattle and sheep.
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Boston Stump

Boston in the county of Lincolnshire
This is the town in which the Pilgrim Fathers were imprisoned in the year 1607 following their first attempt to escape to America and the cells which held them can still be seen in the 15th-century Guildhall.
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A picture of Boothby Graffoe

Boothby Graffoe in the county of Lincolnshire
Boothby Graffoe is one of the springline villages lying on the vast Lincolnshire plain. It is a sparsely populated hamlet of immense charm with a history that travels back over hundreds of years.
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Castle Inn, Bolsterstone

Bolsterstone in the county of South Yorkshire
Bolsterstone is a hilltop village, about 1.000 feet above sea level, situated about 8 miles North west of Sheffield, Yorkshire. It has Anglo Saxon roots and lies on a Salt Route...
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Bolsover Castle

Bolsover in the county of Derbyshire
Bolsover is a small town lying 5 miles east of Chesterfield. It occupies a picturesque valley setting, watched over by 17th century Bolsover Castle which stands on the site of a former fortress of Norman times.
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A picture of Bodymoor Heath

Bodymoor Heath in the county of Warwickshire
This lovely rural area is well known as the home of the training ground for Aston Villa Football Club.
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St. Oswald's, Blankney, Lincolnshire. The church was largely rebuilt 1820 and again in 1879-80.

Blankney in the county of Lincolnshire
This is a small well kept "estate" village which was built around the great estate of Blankney Hall, the estates of which have existed since the time of William the Conqueror.
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The museum at Berkswell, Warwickshire

Berkswell in the county of West Midlands
This must be one of England's loveliest villages, it is evocative of a life before urbanisation and modernity, it is that perfect idyll of much loved English country life where you can re-discover the peaceful tranquillity of yester-year.
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The Orangery, Belton House, Belton, Lincolnshire. The Orangery seen from across the lawns.

Belton in the county of Lincolnshire
The popular village of Belton lying north of Grantham is home to magnificent Belton House. It is also a typical "Estate" village which perfectly epitomises all the values of English country life.
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View of Beeston parish church from Church Street. Beeston Nottinghamshire

Beeston in the county of Nottinghamshire
Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14.
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A picture of Bassingham

Bassingham in the county of Lincolnshire
Bassingham, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, is a large, flourishing village located close to the banks of the River Witham, a few miles south-west of the Cathedral City of Lincoln.
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The landscape over Baslow, Derbyshire

Baslow in the county of Derbyshire
Set amidst the stark loneliness of the High Peak the village of Baslow is surrounded by some of the finest historic properties to be found in Derbyshire.
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Green-veined white butterfly.......artogeia napi

Barton upon Humber in the county of Lincolnshire
This is a charming town spread out from the historic River Humber. There are particularly fine views of the Humber bridge, river traffic and river wildlife, with the best views being from the Barton Claypits which occupy a lengthy stretch of the river bank.
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Monk BrettonPpriory in winter

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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A picture of Bardney

Bardney in the county of Lincolnshire
The village of Bardney lies on the eastern banks of the River Witham a short distance from Lincoln.
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Bakewell in the county of Derbyshire
Bakewell is the largest town in the Peak District National Park. It is an old town full of glowing stone houses and buildings that lend an air of ambience and overall warmth.
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The lovely village of Babbington, near Awsworth, Nottinghamshire.

Babbington in the county of Nottinghamshire
This pretty Nottinghamshire village is situated around 7 miles from the centre of Nottingham. It is typical of rural England, with cottages interspersed along quiet leafy lanes.
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A picture of Audlem

Audlem in the county of Cheshire
A walk around the village reveals pleasant black and white timber framed properties, delightful cottages, and buildings of the Victorian era when the canal system and railways came to the area.
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Well Dressing at Ashford in the Water

Ashford in the Water in the county of Derbyshire
The village was a centre for candle making, noted for lead mining and made famous by the discovery of Ashford marble which was first quarried by Henry Watson in 1748.
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Parish Church of St Mary, Arnold near Nottingham

Arnold in the county of Nottinghamshire
This is an attractive part of Nottingham, at its heart is the splendid church dedicated to St. Mary, a place of worship for over one thousand years.
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Groby Road, Anstey, Leicester

Anstey in the county of Leicestershire
One of the most attractive features of Anstey is the famous 14th century five arched pack-horse bridge crossing the River Wreake.
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Alvingham Church

Alvingham in the county of Lincolnshire
This charming village is set alongside the old Louth Navigation Canal. It is noted for having the only church in England dedicated to Saxon St.Adlewold.
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Weaver Hills, Staffordshire. Weaver Summit - Aug 2004

Alton in the county of Staffordshire
The village has many elegant stone buildings, and there is a circular lock-up and the romantic ruins of a 12th-century castle.
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ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, ALMONDBURY, HUDDERSFIELD

Almondbury in the county of West Yorkshire
Almondbury is one of the oldest and prettiest of the villages dominating the edge of the Pennine moors.
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Town Hall, Accrington

Accrington in the county of Lancashire
Some of the town's loveliest architecture comes from the Victorian era, this can be seen in the elegant Victorian Market Hall with its clock and rich display of sculpture.
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A picture of Swarkestone

Swarkestone in the county of Derbyshire
Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.
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Parish Church, Church Broughton, South Derbyshire

Church Broughton in the county of Derbyshire
Church Broughton is an attractive Derbyshire village lying in open countryside that is perhaps best noted for its ancient church dedicated to Saint Michael.
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Tutbury Castle

Tutbury in the county of Staffordshire
This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle.
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Denstone Primary  School

Denstone in the county of Staffordshire
Denstone is a peaceful village set in the midst of rural Staffordshire countryside, where farm meadows are watered from a myriad of sparkling rivers flowing down from the Peak District National Park.
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Wycoller

Wycoller in the county of Lancashire
A picturesque village in Lancashire
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Scotton in the county of North Yorkshire
Home to the infamous Guy Fawkes whos residence still stands at the end of the village. On bonfire night or 'Guy Fawkes' night, unlike other areas of England where an effigy of Guy...
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Newtown Linford parish church

Newtown Linford in the county of Leicestershire
This picturesque village is situated in the Charnwood Forest area of Leicestershire.
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Millers Dale

Miller's Dale Village in the county of Derbyshire
A picturesque village amongst the Peak District Dales
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View above Meerbrook, Staffordshire

Meerbrook in the county of Staffordshire
Meerbrook is a small village situated along the river Churnet on the edge of The Peak District National Park. It is close to the man-made Tittesworth Reservoir which submerged...
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Low Bradley in the county of North Yorkshire
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Monsal head waterfall near Little Longstone

Little Longstone in the county of Derbyshire
Little Longstone is a small hamlet situated in the Peak District National Park near to the beautiful Monsal Head. The village contains a 17th century manor house, some old village...
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St Mary's Church, Little Driffield

Little Driffield in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire
Little Driffield is a small picturesque village which is burial place to Aldfrith - King Of Northumbria, who died in 705 AD.
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Linton

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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St. John The Baptist Church

Kirk Hammerton in the county of North Yorkshire
A picturesque village in North Yorkshire
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Ilam Church

Ilam in the county of Derbyshire
A pretty and popular village which includes a wonderful park which is part of Ilam Hall. Enjoy wonderful walks through the park and the lovely river Manifold. The village is set...
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Longridge Fell from Hurst Green

Hurst Green in the county of Lancashire
This pretty Lancastrian villages the setting for historic Stoneyhurst, a noted school which was founded in the 16th-century.
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Haworth, West Yorkshire

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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River Welland near Great Easton

Great Easton in the county of Leicestershire
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Gargrave

Gargrave in the county of North Yorkshire
A picturesque village in North Yorkshire
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Foxton Locks

Foxton in the county of Leicestershire
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Inn in Eyam

Eyam in the county of Derbyshire
Setting its chilling history to one side, this is a village with a lot to offer. It is hidden away in a matchless location above the limestone peaks of Middleton Dale in the Peak District.
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Duddington

Duddington in the county of Northamptonshire
This is a gem of a village that is all gracious houses and cottages of stone, roofed with stone slates, that are spaciously interspersed around enchanting country lanes backed by mile after mile of glorious rich pasture and meadowland.
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Croston, Lancashire

Croston in the county of Lancashire
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Cressbrook Mill Water, Derbyshire

Cressbrook in the county of Derbyshire
Set amidst the dramatic scenery of the glorious Peak District National Park, Cressbrook offers visitors breathtaking views from the road winding through this deep river valley. ...
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Bisbrooke Church, Rutland - Completely re-built 1871. Tower built 1914. Grade II listed.

Bisbrooke in the county of Rutland
Bisbrooke lies amidst a landscape of gentle hills dotted with rolling farmlands, rivers, reservoirs and woodland.
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Church Lane

Barrowden in the county of Rutland
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Barley, Lancashire

Barley in the county of Lancashire
Barley is a picturesque village in Lancashire, close to Pendle hill, and is often used as a starting point for those who come to enjoy walking Pendle hill.
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View from Stormy Point, Alderley Edge, Cheshire

Alderley Edge in the county of Cheshire
Alderley Edge is a popular tourist spot in the county of Cheshire, consisting of a prominent 'edge' or sandstone ridge which is popular with walkers and offers stunning views. You...
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Stamford

Stamford in the county of Lincolnshire
Of the 17 churches, only 6 now remain in Stamford, which is without doubt, one of the finest medieval towns in the British Isles, if not in Europe.
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The Soup Kitchen, Stafford

Stafford in the county of Staffordshire
Set in a landscape of contrasts with constantly changing scenery from the Royal hunting forests of Cannock Chase to the breweries of Burton, it is pleasurable to come across the...
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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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Sandbach

Sandbach in the county of Cheshire
Sandbach is a market town in Cheshire
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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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Church at Pontefract

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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Newark Castle

Newark-on-Trent in the county of Nottinghamshire
As it's name implies, this town enjoys a fine position on the River Trent. The great castle where King John died in 1216 lies in ruins on the banks of the river.
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Old Shops, The Square, Nantwich

Nantwich in the county of Cheshire
Today, Nantwich is a busy bustling place of business and commerce that still manages to retain its unique 'Elizabethan' flavour.
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Parish Church of St Thomas, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire

Market Rasen in the county of Lincolnshire
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St. Mary's Church in Market Drayton, Shropshire.

Market Drayton in the county of Shropshire
Market Drayton is famous as the home of Gingerbread, and as the birthplace of Robert Clive - Clive of India, he was educated at the Grammar School, founded in 1558, and his desk bearing his carved initials is still preserved.
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A picture of Macclesfield

Macclesfield in the county of Cheshire
A small Market town in Cheshire
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Louth Canal

Louth in the county of Lincolnshire
Louth is a lively and interesting market town whose cattle have now been replaced with other industries and the good townspeople who for centuries were engaged in agriculture, are these days employed in business and commerce.
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Cathedral Reflected in Minster Pool

Lichfield in the county of Staffordshire
The Lichfield Markets have been held on the historic Market Square since King Stephen granted the first charter for a market in 1153. In the past martyrs were burnt at the...
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Knaresborough, Yorkshire

Knaresborough in the county of North Yorkshire
This attractive market town lies in the high reaches of Yorkshire above Harrogate. It is overlooked by the peaceful waters of the River Nidd which is spanned by a magnificent...
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Path from Grassington to Linton

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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A view of Frodsham, Cheshire.

Frodsham in the county of Cheshire
In the medieval times Frodsham was an important port and borough belonging to the earls of Chester.
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Easingwold in the county of North Yorkshire
Only a stones throw from the city of York, Easingwold makes good base for touring this area, with good routes for all the main places in North Yorkshire. Easingwold has some of...
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Astbury Mere

Congleton in the county of Cheshire
This lively market town stands on a bend of the River Dane, it quite possibly takes its name from the Celtic word "congle" which in English means "a bend".
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Cheadle, Staffordshire

Cheadle in the county of Staffordshire
Cheadle has several fine black and white half timbered buildings in the town that date from the 16th-century
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Newby Hall House in front of fountain

Boroughbridge in the county of North Yorkshire
Boroughbridge is a pretty market town in North Yorkshire. The town has some interesting history, including the neothlithic ‘Devils Arrows’ standing stones and the site of the...
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Beverley Minster April 2011

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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The Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.

Ashby de la Zouch in the county of Leicestershire
This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name.
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The main street, market day, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Ashbourne in the county of Derbyshire
Ashbourne is a delightful market town located in the Derbyshire Dales, in the central part of England.
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Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Cheshire

Altrincham in the county of Greater Manchester
First developed as a quiet hamlet on the edge of the sweeping Cheshire Plain, where life went quietly on.
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Alford windmill and tearooms, Lincolnshire

Alford in the county of Lincolnshire
Deep in the Lincolnshire countryside, not far distant from the golden sandy beaches between Mablethorpe and Chapel St.Leonards is the pleasant market town of Alford.
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