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- Life In The Roman Town Of Dukinfield - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from David FisherDukinfield is a town on the south bank of the River Tame and is part of the wider area of Greater Manchester. It is approximately 6 miles east from the centre of Manchester city. Dukinfield is situated where the Cheshire Plain meets the Pennines and is therefore the first town on the hill; ...
Views: 677 - Living In Darwen By The Yorkshire Moors - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from David FisherDarwen is a small market town in Lancashire, located on the River Darwen, which is submerged through much of the town centre and is locally known as 'Darren'. It is very close to the large town of Blackburn and only about a 15 minute journey by road to the town centre. It is situated in the West ...
Views: 483 - Enjoy Quality Of Life In Congleton - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from David FisherLying in the south east corner of Cheshire, Congleton is a market town situated about 6 miles to the east of Junctions 17 and 18 off the M6 motorway. Superbly located for Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Birmingham and other northern cities, Congleton is also within easy reach of the Peak ...
Views: 664 - Life In The Region Of Crewe - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from David FisherRail travel became popular in England in the 19th century and Crewe was built purposely to serve the railways. Named after Crewe Hall, Crewe was simply the meeting point for many train junctions although there was no town at this point. A station was subsequently built and once it became ...
Views: 440 - Life In The Roman Town Of Cockermouth - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from David FisherThe attractive market town of Cockermouth lies just outside the Lake District National Park boundaries. The hills of the Lake District form a backdrop to this ancient town. Cockermouth grew up at the junctions of the River Cocker and River Derwent and the area was once inhabited by the ...
Views: 442 - A Little About Living In Carlisle - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from David FisherCarlisle is a city situated in the north-western county of Cumbria. Lying just ten miles south of the Scottish border where the rivers Eden, Caldew and Petteril meet, this area is not lacking in glorious landscapes and lush, green countryside. The city remains the largest of Cumbria's cities and ...
Views: 491 - Laneshawbridge Also Known As The Brig - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from David FisherIf you are wondering where Laneshawbridge, Colne – Lancashire is, it is actually located in Pendle's Boroughs. You will find it on the eastern side of Colne located still in Lancashire. It is in fact the easternmost town in the main road of Lancashire situated along the borders of North ...
Views: 604 - Tea And Honey Biscuits At Mindrum Gardens - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from David FisherMindrum, Northumberland, a town within Northumberland, England is situated just outside of the Berwick-upon-Tweed District. It is essentially known to be within the parliamentary constituency of such District at the same time as Northumberland is to be found on the eastern coasts of the country. ...
Views: 554 - Must See Town In North Yorkshire Called Leyburn - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from David FisherLeyburn, North Yorkshire is a very small-sized town in Yorkshire that is why its population is too diminutive with only about a few thousand of people living in it. It is situated in the municipality of Richmondshire, the English county in the northern part of North Yorkshire. Leyburn, North ...
Views: 582 - Living In Kirklevington In North Yorkshire - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from David FisherKirklevington, near Yarm, is a very small village within the County of Cleveland, Yorkshire. You could describe it as a hamlet in fact, surrounded by green fields, situated between Yarm railway station and the A19. A very quiet area of Yorkshire, Kirklevington (also known as Kirk Levington) is a ...
Views: 786 - Visiting Kirby Misperton On The Yorkshire Moors - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from David FisherKirby Misperton is a little known village in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire and falls within the area covered by the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. The vast heather moors are an area of diversity and beauty and are managed in a very visitor friendly way. There are two main ...
Views: 487 - Life In Guisborough By The North Yorkshire Moors National Park - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from David FisherSituated on the northern edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the market town of Guisborough is perfectly placed for access to the moors, the coast, bigger towns and cities for employment and entertainment, as well as being a pleasant town itself with plenty to offer. Two main ...
Views: 391 - Life In Guisborough By The North Yorkshire Moors National Park - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from David FisherSituated on the northern edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the market town of Guisborough is perfectly placed for access to the moors, the coast, bigger towns and cities for employment and entertainment, as well as being a pleasant town itself with plenty to offer. Two main ...
Views: 829 - Living Around Gateshead On The River Tyne - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from David FisherGateshead sits on the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne and the two towns are joined by a number of bridges. The most impressive and iconic of these is the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, one of a number of outstanding pieces of modern architecture in the region. Perhaps the most famous of ...
Views: 450 - Rural Fencehouses Prime Location - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from David FisherFencehouses is a small village located in the parish of Houghton-le-Spring, in the county of Tyne & Wear. It is situated around 15 minutes' drive from Durham, 20 minutes from Sunderland and about 25 minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne. Durham offers much in the way of history and culture, with its ...
Views: 501 - Stunning Countryside Surrounding Choppington - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from David FisherChoppington village can be found in the North East of England in the county of Northumbria. Northumbria is an extremely beautiful county with stunning countryside and one that is steeped in history. Invaded from the very earliest times, the county is rich with historical sites and places of ...
Views: 421 - Life On The Water In Burnham-On-Crouch - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from David FisherLocated along the northern bank of the River Crouch, Burnham-on-Crouch is an idyllic and historic town on England's East Coast. The small riverside town of just over 7,500 residents in Maldon district, in the eastern part of Essex is the main settlement location in the Dengie peninsula and is ...
Views: 538 - Explore Hidden Gems Around Bowsden Village - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from David FisherSituated in the beautiful county of Northumberland, Bowsden is a quaint village within a lovely rural countryside setting with views for miles around. The village is mainly surrounded by farming land and fields as far as the eye can see and small areas of woodland complete this rural ...
Views: 494 - Northolt Once Saxon Town Now Gateway To The West - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from David FisherNortholt is a suburb of the London Borough of Ealing in the west of the city. The suburb is both a part of Greater London and also in the county of Middlesex. Situated in Zone 5, Northolt occupies a leafy and quiet part of London. From Northolt it's just as easy to go into central London for a ...
Views: 552 - Historic Town Of Wymondham In Norfolk - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from David FisherWymondham, a civil parish and historic town in Norfolk, lies close to Norwich along the A11 heading to London and Thetford. The town has an interesting history. It received a market charter in 1204 from the reigning monarch King John, although it is likely that a market had been held here for ...
Views: 699 - Woodford Greens Date with Posh Spice - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from David FisherThe Essex area of Woodford Green lies in close proximity to Epping Forest, making up part of Woodford suburb. Most of the area lies within Redbridge, although the 'Woodford side' on the west lies in Waltham Forest. Together with Woodford Green, Woodford also includes Woodford Bridge and Woodford ...
Views: 903 - Explore Wix In Essex - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from David FisherIn the Tendring district of Essex, lies Wix about a mile or so south of the Stour Estuary. The town formerly lay on the crossroads to Harwich but has since been bypassed and is today a very quiet, rural part of the county. The village is ideally situated for travellers going on to the port of ...
Views: 684 - Witham In Essex - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from David FisherWitham is a little town located within the county of Essex within the South East of England and is outlined under the district of Braintree. It is positioned between the modernised shopping village of Freeport and Britain's oldest recorded town, Colchester, that is also probably the most ...
Views: 556 - London Calling - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from David FisherLondon is a huge city with a huge diversity of areas, character and people. It's vibrant and multicultural, exciting and hectic; it's almost impossible to get bored in the bustling capital of the United Kingdom. It is the largest city in the United Kingdom, as well as the largest city in ...
Views: 518 - Kingston Upon Thames - A Fashionable Location - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from David FisherKingston upon Thames has firmly established itself as a fashionable and desirable location. Being south west of Central London, it is the principal town of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and is situated in the county of Surrey. As an ancient market town with a population of around ...
Views: 484 - Keston - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from David FisherKeston is a pleasant village situated in the London Borough of Bromley. To the south of Central London, nearby towns include Bromley, Croydon and Beckenham. It lies within the M25 and has access to the M23, M26 and also the M20 which runs down to Folkestone providing a convenient gateway to ...
Views: 626 - Kenley - A Green Town - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from David FisherOnce part of Coulsdon Manor, Kenley is in the southern portion of the London Borough of Croydon and much of the area lies within the Metropolitan Green Belt. Plenty of open spaces, a rich history, sense of civic community and ideal location has helped the town of Kenley to thrive in the modern ...
Views: 523 - The Borough Of Enfield - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from David FisherThe Borough of Enfield, now part of Outer London, is the most northern borough of London. It borders with other London Boroughs of Haringey, Barnet and Waltham Forest in addition to the counties of Hertfordshire and Essex. Enfield's history dates back to 1086, where the Domesday Book recorded ...
Views: 487 - Rural Wickham St Paul - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from David FisherWickham St Paul lies roughly five miles to the north of Halstead in north Essex near the Suffolk border. The small village has a population of over four hundred and has a large village green surrounded by houses which is the pride of the village and rightly so. The horses, sheep and cows which ...
Views: 542 - Westoning - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from David FisherWestoning lies about two miles to the north east of the M1 at Junction 12. So accessible and yet in a tucked away tranquil location, Westoning makes a perfect spot from which to tour the local area of Bedfordshire. The typically English village has a high street which contains a traditional ...
Views: 652 - Westcliff On Sea - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from David FisherThe town of Westcliff on Sea is a seaside resort located in the South East of England. It is situated on the northern shore of the Thames Estuary, between the quaint cockle fishing sheds of Old Leigh and the modern shopping plazas of Southend. The coastline has been reconstructed into fine, ...
Views: 487 - Hampton - A Plesant And Quaint Village - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from David FisherSituated on the north bank of the Thames, Hampton is a pleasant and quaint riverside village. The village is part of the county of Richmond Upon Thames and along with Hampton Hill, Hampton Wick and Hampton Court make up the illustrious Hamptons. The village is located just over an hour away from ...
Views: 565 - Walton On The Naze - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from David FisherWalton on the Naze is a small seaside resort town on the coastline of Essex. It has many tourist attractions including Naze Tower which features heavily on the Naze peninsula area to the north of the town centre, heading towards and stretching approximately three miles into the North Sea. The ...
Views: 633 - Wisbech In The Fenlands - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from David FisherWisbech is a market town in the Fenlands in the county of Cambridgeshire. The River Nene and the Fens marshland gave prosperity to Wisbech in agriculture. When the Fens were drained, it created ideal conditions for agriculture and made Wisbech an important trading location for farming ...
Views: 528 - Chislehurst A Popular Town With A Village Atmosphere - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from David FisherIn Anglo Saxon Chislehurst means a gravel wooded hill. Areas of the stony wood that named Chislehurst are still in evidence today. Chislehurst is located in Kent, south East England and forms a suburban settlement as part of the Borough of Bromley. Nearby towns include Elmstead, Petts Wood, ...
Views: 1035 - Chessington More Than A World of Adventure - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from David FisherThe borough of Kingston upon Thames is home to a town called Chessington. Nearby towns include Ewell, Claygate, Leatherhead, Tolworth, Surbiton, Oxshott, Epsom, Kingston upon Thames Esher and Worcester Park. The areas of Chessington are known as Hook, usually known as the centre of ...
Views: 1277 - Carshalton - A London Suburb - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from David FisherSituated in the Borough of Sutton, Carshalton lies on the River Wandle with Carshalton Ponds, a tributary of the river, at the village centre. Carshalton lies on the outskirts of the city of London within the M25 motorway to the south of Wandsworth. Although Carshalton was originally a ...
Views: 775 - The Sprawling Town Of Bromley - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from David FisherBromley is a sprawling town to the South of Lewisham and the North East of Croydon in the greater London area. Administered by the Borough of Bromley the town is home to the boroughs headquarters. Formerly a market town the market square is at the centre of the town on the intersection of Church ...
Views: 702 - The Town of Brentford - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from David FisherBrentford, a town in Hounslow in West London, is an ancient settlement predating the establishment of London. The town's Celtic name was first recorded in 705 AD and the many archaeological finds in the area indicate that Brentford was important to the pre-Romanic tribes as a meeting place. It ...
Views: 502 - Frinton-On-Sea Essex - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from David FisherAmong other small seaside English towns that still keep the flavor of the old times, Frinton-On-Sea is such a wonderful place. Part of the Frinton and Walton parish, and located in the Tendring District of Essex, Frinton-On-Sea has a rich history that seems to be rising above the ground each ...
Views: 903 - Thurrocks Largest Town - Grays - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from David FisherThurrock’s largest town and unitary authority in Essex, Grays, also known as Grays Thurrock is a traditional Church of England parish located in the east of London and exactly on the north bank of the River Thames. Grays has gotten its current name from the descendent of the Normal knight ...
Views: 483 - A Guide To The Small Market Town of Chatteris - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from David FisherChatteris is a small market town that lies in the fens of central East Anglia. It is one of four market towns the others being Huntington, March and Ely. Due to its proximity to Cambridge and other large centres the town has had a growth spurt since the 2001 census and there are many new houses ...
Views: 734 - Diss Is The Traditional Market Town - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from David FisherA peaceful and quiet haven away from a more hectic pace of life, Diss in Norfolk is surrounded by green, unspoilt countryside and still retains the charm of a traditional market town with plenty to offer. There is a lot to enjoy in and around Diss whether it's a relaxing stroll through parkland ...
Views: 593 - Activities Involving Farms, Animals And Wildlife Near Minting In Lincolnshire - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from David FisherMinting is a small village in Lincolnshire. It has a population of just 167 people. Although it is a very small village, there are many interesting things to do nearby. These will appeal to adults and children alike. Rand Farm Park is around six miles from Minting. This is a working farm ...
Views: 650 - Some Of The Interested Buildings In Holland Fen - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from David FisherThere are a number of interesting buildings in Holland Fen, which is a village in the English county of Lincolnshire. These include Brothertoft Hall in Holland Fen, the Earth Closet at Pelhams Lands Farm, and the Pigeoncote at Dovecote Farm. Brothertoft Hall in Holland Fen was built around ...
Views: 549 - Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalam - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from David FisherRinging The Bull is a traditional game in England that is played in certain British pubs. The Royal Oak pub in Coal Aston is a place where you can play Ringing The Bull. Coal Aston is a village in the County of Derbyshire in the East Midlands of England. Although called the Royal Oak, the pub is ...
Views: 517 - Notable People Associated With Belper - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from David FisherBelper is a town eight miles to the north of Derby, on the A6 road, on the river Derwent in the Amber Valley of Derbyshire, in the East Midlands of England. There are a number of notable residents associated with the town, from the fields of movies, TV, novels and government. The children’s ...
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