tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588387731421662572024-03-14T09:11:33.060-07:00Around the UKTowns, cities and villages around the UKUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger316125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-36784798165301398552016-02-29T08:01:00.000-08:002016-02-29T08:01:39.116-08:00Leicester<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leicester is situated on the River Soar at the edge of the National Forest. I has recently benefitted from a lot of publicity around the discovery of the remains of King Richard III which has also resulted in much funding and renewed interest in the city as a tourist destination.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leicester gets its name from Ligora or Legora, an earlier name for the River Soar. The city is called Ledecestre when it appears in the Domesday Book. The city developed as a market town and thrived under the Industrial Revolution. It is one of the oldest cities in England.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Leicester Guildhall by the Cathedral dates from the 14th century. The end of the War of the Roses with the death of King Richard III at Bosworth resulted in a hasty burial of the King at Greyfriars Church which later was destroyed during the dissolution of the monasteries under Hentry VIII. The burial place might have been lost forever but in 2012 his remains were discovered under a council car park and he was reburied again in 2015.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leicester today is a culturally diverse city with some fine examples of architecture, a host of good restaurants and cafe bars with good shopping facilities.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Leicester, UK52.6368778 -1.139759199999957752.4826958 -1.4624826999999576 52.7910598 -0.81703569999995773tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-76785066618750390322016-02-29T07:25:00.001-08:002016-02-29T07:25:48.998-08:00Oxford<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oxford is just 24 miles from Reading, 26 miles from Swindon, 36 miles from Cheltenham and 43 miles from Gloucester. The rivers Cherwell and Thames pass through Oxford and meet near the city centre. The city is known as a centre of excellent through its famous universities. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is also home to motor manufacturing, publishing and technology based companies. The University of Oxford is the oldest university in Great Britain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oxford gets its name from Saxon times where it would have been known as Oxenaforda - literally Ford of the Oxen. During medieval times the city was a frontier point </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and often raided by the Danes. Oxord was damaged extensively during the Norman invasion of 1066. The university of Oxford gets its first mention in 12th century </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">records and the city today is host to a collection of colleges and universities of which many are famous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oxford provided a much needed refuge for Charles I during the 1642 English Civil War. In the Second World War Morris Motors established a large scale factory here. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today it is still home to BMW produced Mini. This cosmopolitan student city has many bars, cafes, restaurants and clubs and a host of good independent as well as </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">branded shopping outlets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Oxford, Oxford, UK51.7520209 -1.257726300000058551.594735899999996 -1.5804498000000584 51.9093059 -0.93500280000005853tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-52789944466289199892015-10-26T03:28:00.002-07:002015-10-26T03:28:48.083-07:00Chipping Norton<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chipping Norton is a market town in the Cotswolds. It is situated in Oxfordshire approximately 12 miles from Banbury and 18 miles from Oxford. This wealthy market town dates back to the Middle Ages when it would have been known for the quality of its wool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are still plenty of medieval buildings in the town which still has a market every Wedneday. The "Chipping Norton Set", a group of well known acquantances have homes in Chipping Norton including Prime Minister David Cameron whose constituency home is in nearby Dean.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Chipping Norton, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7, UK51.943544 -1.542189000000007651.943544 -1.5421890000000076 51.943544 -1.5421890000000076tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-57818136209437224032015-10-26T03:05:00.001-07:002015-10-26T03:05:10.542-07:00Moreton-in-Marsh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moreton-in-Marsh at the crossroads of the Roman Fosse Way Road on the A429 is a small Cotswold town at the head of the Evenlode Valley. This picturesque town has many buildings made from Cotswold stone. There are a number of independent shops and local attractions include the Batsford Arboretum in nearby Batsford village.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The town gets its name from the old English meaning "Farmstead in Marsh". The town is a busy and popular market town with a history dating back 1000 years to the Saxon period. There is a large open air market in the town every Tuesday and the town holds a very successful agricultural show every September.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56, UK51.9914181 -1.702852600000028451.9914181 -1.7028526000000284 51.9914181 -1.7028526000000284tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-2815042016494705922015-10-26T02:44:00.000-07:002015-10-26T02:44:01.308-07:00Blenheim Palace<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blenheim Palace, the birth place of Winston Churchill and the family home of the Duke of Marlborough has a special place in British history. It is the only non royal house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace was built between 1705 and 1722 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The building of the palace was a reward to John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough for his service to country and his military triumphs during the battles leading up to and including the 1704 Battle of Blenheim. The Churchill family, later the Spencer-Churchills, have lived here for 300 years.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PP, UK51.841365 -1.36097199999994751.841365 -1.360971999999947 51.841365 -1.360971999999947tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-44462042036599803402015-10-26T02:05:00.001-07:002015-10-26T02:05:23.445-07:00Woodstock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Woodstock is a pretty little town in Oxfordshire, made famous through Winston Churchill and Blenheim Palace. Winston Churchill is actually buried in the nearby village of Bladon. New and Old Woodstock is divided by the River Glyme. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The town benefits from tourism due to its location near Blenheim Palace. The Town Hall was built in 1766 and there are plenty of 17th century buildings around the town centre.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Woodstock is also home to the county museum of Oxfordshire - The Oxfordshire Museum. The town has a long and historic past and was popular with English Kings from medieval times. The town gets its name from the Old English meaning of "clearing in the woods". It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as village in a Royal Forest. </span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Woodstock, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20, UK51.847267 -1.354091000000039551.808036 -1.4347720000000395 51.886498 -1.2734100000000395tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-31127275217178382842015-08-14T06:13:00.001-07:002015-08-14T06:13:38.734-07:00Wisbech<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wisbech is a market town in the Fens of Cambridgeshire. It is also an inland port with a tidal river called the River Nene. There is likely to have been a settlement here since the Iron Age and Wisbech is mentioned in the Domesday Book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the 17th century the town benefitted from the draining of the Fens which turned Wisbech into a prosperous port town. There used to be a canal which joined the RRiver Nene near the town centre but this was filled in and now serves as a dual carriageway. Wisbech Castle was built by William I in 1072, destroyed by flooding in 1236 and rebuilt and exteneded at various stages of its life to the mansion house structure that you see today which is used for weddings and events.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wisbech has a large population of Eastern Europeans who originally came over to work on the farms. Wisbech is known for its fine architecture mainly of Georgian origin. Wisbech is home to Peckover House, a National Trust property which is open to visitors.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Wisbech, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, UK52.666317 0.1587970000000495952.5892695 -0.0025644999999503981 52.7433645 0.32015850000004958tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-65517021788825598452015-08-03T02:52:00.000-07:002015-08-03T02:52:56.985-07:00Nottingham<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Think Nottingham and you automatically associate it with Robin Hood. This city is just 30 miles south of Sheffield and of equal distance to Leicester. It was once part of the Kingdom of Mercia. The 11th Century Nottingham Castle has a chequered past and is known for the fact that it was besieged by King Richard the Lionheart upon his return from the Crusades and also as the place of the final showdown between the Sheriff of Nottingham and Robin Hood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nottingham is also famous as the home of the famous brand of Raleigh Bicycles. The castle on the sandstone hill is not the 11th century castle at all but a more recent structure in the form of a mansion built by the Duke of Newcastle in the late 17th century. This in itself was burned down by rioters in 1831 and today the building has been partly restored to house the city Museum and Art Collections.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nottingham was notorious in the Industrial Era as a slum city. The housing conditions were atrocious with poor sanitary conditions and serious sewage and litter problems. In 1831 there were riots in the city which were caused when Parliament decided against reform to give Britain's industrial cities and towns better representation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Modern day Nottingham is a very popular tourist destination and holds events throughout the year. This busy city has an excellent transport system and some good independent and branded shops with plenty of restaurants and cafes for the visitor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Derby is situated on the River Derwent just 14 miles from Nottingham. With a population of approximately 250,000 it is home to the first factory in the world - Lombe's Mill and arguably the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Derby was also an important strategic home for the British Railways Industry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Derby today is known for its transport manufacturing with its Rolls-Royce aircraft engines, Toyota Cars at Burnaston and the last remaining train manufacturer Derby Carriage and Wagon Works or Derby Litchurch Lane Works as it is now called.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Historically Derby suffered in the same way as Nottingham with its notorious slum housing estates, the majority of which were cleared during the 1930's. The city of Derby today has a vibrant town centre as the Gateway to the Peak District and as the UK's most central city it has good access to the rest of the UK via road or rail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Holmfirth is situated just 6 miles from Huddersfield in the Holme Valley. Surrounded by stunning countryside this small town developed around an old corn mill and bridge which dates back to the 13th century. The old English meaning for Holmfirth or Holm Frith is Holly Wood or Holme Woods. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like most Yorkshire towns and villages the inhabitants prospered through textules. Holfirth in more recent times benefits from having the Peak District National Park on its doorstep and from its new found fame as the home of the BBC comedy "Last of the Summer Wine". Visitors can actually use Sid's Cafe and even take a special tour of the town in a vintage vehicle which starts off from the famous cafe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Holmfirth has another claim to fame through its sacuy seaside postcards by the firm Bamforth & Co. The town is a picturesque mix of stone cottages and houses. Tourism is the main revenue for the town which is susceptible to flooding. Local Agriculture is still thriving and one of the towns main employers at Longly farm has one of the leading Jersey herds in Europe. The town has some good restaurants cafes and independent shops.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Holmfirth, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9, UK53.571744 -1.786292000000003153.5340235 -1.8669730000000031 53.6094645 -1.7056110000000031tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-69266207372218150022015-07-08T13:50:00.002-07:002015-07-08T13:50:45.082-07:00Mirfield Monastery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Community of the Resurrection was founded in Oxford in 1892 by a priest named Charles Gore. Originally from Oxford the community moved to Mirfield in 1898.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The monks at the Resurrection are Anglican and the community is dedicated to the mystery of Christ's resurrection. The worship of God is at the heart of community life and anyone is welcome to attend their services.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The monks lead a quiet and dedicated life and also run a bed and breakfast facility. For a very reasonable fee visitors get clean, adequate accommodation including breakfast and the opportunity to walk around and explore the extensive gardens and grounds of the monastery.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Abbey Close, Mirfield, West Yorkshire WF14 9QY, UK53.682071099999987 -1.709133100000030953.681483099999987 -1.710393600000031 53.682659099999988 -1.7078726000000308tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-9950946150190826292015-07-08T13:25:00.002-07:002015-07-08T13:25:14.605-07:00Halifax<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Halifax is situated near Bradford, Huddersfield and Rochdale in the South Pennines. Early records show that the town was called Halyfax which means "coarse grass in the nook of the land". There is no record of Halifax in the Domesday Book so it is difficult to determine how long this area has been inhabited. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Halifax expanded as a centre for woolen manufacture form the 15th centry. The Piece Hall in the town is where this trade originated. Halifax is famous for the Building Society or Bank which takes its name and for Mackintosh chocolate and toffee which is now under the Nestle Brand. Halifax was home to one of the world's largest textile factories and although now converted for use as offices and retail outlets this 1/2 mile long building is still in use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Textiles, cotton, wool and carpet industries and weaving mills generated wealth for the town during the 19th century. After the closure of the mills and the loss of its important industries Halifax went through a period of decline. In more recent times the town has benefitted from European funding and is once again begining to show promise as an affluent town in the region.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Halifax is home to Eureka - The National Children's Museum. With its independent and branded shops and restaurants and cafes there is plenty to see and do around Halifax. A visit to the magnificent Harveys of Halifax department store is recommended.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK53.72702 -1.857539999999971853.5767565 -2.1802634999999717 53.877283500000004 -1.5348164999999718tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-53181377179268769852015-07-07T04:30:00.000-07:002015-07-07T04:30:00.299-07:00Rotherham<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The town of Rotherham in the West Riding of Yorkshire is situated on the banks of the River Don at its confluence with the River Rother. There has been a settlement here since the iron age and records indicate that there as a small Roman Fort here. Rotherham takes its name from the Old English name of Ham or Homestead meaning Homestead on the River or in this case Rother Ham - Homestead on the Rother.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rotherham is just 5 miles from Sheffield. It is known for its iron and steel and it used to have many smelting plants and foundries. These industries grew rapidly up until the early 19th century but declined during the 1970's and 1980's. The town centre is concentrated around the impressive Rotherham Minster and includes a wide range of branded and independent shops as well as a good selection of cafes and restaurants and an outdoor market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clifton Park is also worth a visit and is only a couple of minutes walk from the town centre. With its multi million pound water park, rock garden and play area there is something for all the family.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK53.4326035 -1.363500899999962753.356925 -1.5248623999999626 53.508282 -1.2021393999999628tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-49783023803938619182015-07-07T03:30:00.000-07:002015-07-07T03:30:54.859-07:00Sheffield<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The city of Sheffield in the West Riding of Yorkshire is famous for its steel production. The city takes its name from the River Sheaf which runs through the city. One of the UK's largest cities, Sheffield has experienced much redevelopment in recent years. Having suffered a loss of much of its old industries the city has diversified and now achieves regular and steady growth economically.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coal Mining stopped in the 1980's and this also lead to the decline of the steel industries although any visitor to Sheffield will still see evidence of this historic past and indeed some companies still operating in the steel industry. With more than 250 parks the city of Sheffield has an estimated 2 million trees which makes it one of the highest ratio of trees to people than any other city in Europe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sheffield is an old established city and it has been inhabited for over 12,000 years. Records show Sheffield as a small market town in 1296 and as a centre of knife production and cutlery during the 1600's. Sheffields importance as an industrial town was tested during the Second World War when many of its factories were bombed by the Germans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sheffield is an interesting blend of new and old. The Park Hill flats on the outskirts of the city centre are an example of how a brutalist piece of architecture can be softened up to look more pleasing and in keeping with modern times. Visitors can see the contrast between half of the improved estate and its untouched neighbouring flats next door.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The city centre of Sheffield has some worthy places of interest. The Peace Gardens in front of the magnificent Gothic Town Hall with their water features are a popular destination as is the covered Botanical Gardens and the Millenium Centre. The city of Sheffield is a major retail centre with its inner city brands and out of town stores which include the Meadowhall Shopping Centre with its 280 stores and 12,000 parking spaces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sheffield is a worthy destination in terms of its attractions and during the weekend it has a European feel with its tram system and vibrant daytime activity. Whilst it has a good selection of branded and independent shops the choice of restaurants in the city centre is below what you might expect for such a large city and the city centre is very quiet outside of normal shopping hours when it suddenly and magically seems to become empty.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK53.381128999999987 -1.4700850000000453.078144999999985 -2.11553200000004 53.684112999999989 -0.82463800000004006tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-13163668156762429402015-07-07T01:42:00.001-07:002015-07-07T01:42:27.361-07:00Chesterfield<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chesterfield is situated just 24 miles from Derby to the North where the rivers Rother and its tributory the Hipper meet. The first thing that greets visitors and which stands out as a landmark is the Church with its crooked spire dating back to the 14th century.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chesterfield is a market town with some striking archaeology. The town still holds a market three days a week ( Mon, Fri and Sat ) and this is one of the largest open air markets in Britain. Until the 1980's coal mining was the main economy of the town. There is virtually no trace of coal mining left and many companies in Chesterfield have either downsized, closed or moved away. The biggest employer in the town is now The Royal Mail with its admin department based here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chesterfield is a pleasant enough town to walk through and experience on a weekend but it lacks the investment needed to transform it. With some impressive but neglected Tudor style buildings along its main streets visitors will notice the peeling paint and rotten window frames in many of the buildings. Mainly chain stores and charity shops the town has the infrastructure to be much more and to develop as a tourist attraction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This historic town is certainly worth a visit and is an ideal stop over or rest stop for anyone visiting the nearby Peak District.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The town of Staveley in the Borough of Chesterfield is situated on the banks of the River Rother near Eckington and Barlborough. Formerly a mining town with several old and now disused mining pits it is also known for its Staveley Works Foundry and Staveley Chemicals. These days industry has all but dried up and the town is becoming increasingly reliant on tourism and the surrounding districts for its employment and income.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A long term project to open the old Chesterfield Canal from Chesterfield to Kiveton resulted in the opening of Staveley Town Basin in 2012. This provides much needed development in Staveley and will ultimately result in a renovated canalside with moorings and public access for leisure pursuits and events.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The town of Staveley is compact but well laid out with some pleasant streets and surrounding countryside. The Market Square is host to Staveley Market which is held in </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43, UK53.266064 -1.351435000000037753.2280755 -1.4321160000000377 53.3040525 -1.2707540000000377tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-13251175026944641912015-05-29T06:23:00.002-07:002015-05-29T06:25:20.974-07:00Scarborough<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scarborough on the North Sea Coast of North Yorkshire is a very popular tourist destination during the summer months. With two main beachs, limestone cliffs and a harbour protected by a rocky headland, this is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The original settlement of Scarborough would have been in medieval times on the South Bay side of the town. This forms the old district and is the main area for tourists. There is a lively atmosphere, a busy beach and a host of fish and chip shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. The 11th century Scarborough Castle looks down on the town from the cliff tops and there is also a more modern shopping precinct behind the main beach area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The North Bay side of town with its long sandy beach and plenty of parking is much quieter but with fewer amenities. The North side however is home to Peasholm Park which is reputed to be one of the top 5 parks in Europe. North and South Bay are joined together by Marine Drive with its extensive Victorian Promenade.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyone walking along the sea front in Scarborough will have noticed the huge building up on the cliffs. The Grand Hotel which was completed in 1867 was one of the largest hotels in the world. It is still very impressive by todays standards. Ann Bronte died here in 1849. She is buried in the graveyard of St Mary's Church near the castle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whilst Scarborough still has an active fishing industry it is relatively small and the working harbour now provides fishing and boat trips for the thousands of visitors. The Scarborough fish market sells locally caught seafood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scarborough is diverse enough to offer something for everyone. It has museums, cultural heritage and historic buildings. It also has a wealth of entertainment venues and nearby places to visit. Any trip to North Yorkshire would be incomplete without a visit to Scarborough.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK54.283113 -0.3997520000000349754.208942 -0.5611135000000349 54.357284 -0.23839050000003498tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-55820693385062525422015-05-29T05:48:00.001-07:002015-05-29T05:50:36.135-07:00Whitby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whitby is a coastal town in North Yorkshire which is situated on the mouth of the River Esk. Any first time visitor to Whitby will instantly recognise that this seaside town has a maritime history. With its impressive harbour walls and inland harbour the town has been an important fishing port for centuries. It is also famous for the fact that Captain Cook learned his seamanship here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A large swing bridge divides the town and the old town is situated on the Abbey side of the harbour. With its quaint houses of brick and stone and narrow roads, the visitor gets a glimpse of what it might have been like in past years. Whitby today is a tourist destination. The town changed from a fishing village to a popular tourist destination during the Georgian period and tourism increased further with the arrival of the ralway in 1839.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There has been a settlement at Whitby since 656 and several earlier monastries which were either destroyed or rebuilt. Whitby is known for its Jet Jewellery. Whitby at its peak in 1790 was the third largest shipbuilder in England. The ship HMS Endeavour that took Captain Cook to Australia and New Zealand was built in Whitby in 1764.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the Old Town side of Whitby there are 199 steps that lead up to the Church of St. Mary which is famous for giving Bram Stoker the inspiration for his famous book - Dracula. The ruins of St Hilda's Abbey dominates the skyline are cared for by English Heritage for which there is an entrance fee. Interestingly the Abbey also claims to be the inspiration for Dracula.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The town of Whitby with its lobster or crab baskets on the quayside is a typically English seaside town. The main harbour area and old town are a delight to explore and there are plenty of cafes, pubs and restaurants available as well as many small independent shops. A definite 'must visit' location if you find yourself in this part of the world.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK54.486335 -0.6133469999999761154.449434499999995 -0.69402799999997611 54.5232355 -0.5326659999999761tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-90770173818182107902015-05-29T04:23:00.002-07:002015-05-29T04:26:07.235-07:00Meanwood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meanwood used to be a village on the outskirts of Leeds but it is now a suburb on the North West side of the city. The name Meanwood dates back to the 12th century</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 1841 census lists 144 houses in Meanwood of which many were stone cottages which have since been demolished. However there are some interesting older buildings on Monkbridge Road and some back to backs housing in Monkbridge Avenue. This short avenue used to have cobbled streets and outside toilets up until 1970.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In fact, take a walk around this area and you will still see the odd cobbled street and back alleys that have all but gone in most places.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Meanwood, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.832 -1.56420000000002853.813259 -1.6045405000000281 53.850741 -1.5238595000000279tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-29005709948086285052015-05-29T04:09:00.002-07:002015-05-29T04:09:19.572-07:00Leeds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leeds is an old established and historic English city. It dates back to the 5th century when the area was covered by the Forest of Loidis from which the city gets its name. Leeds is the third largest city in the UK with a population of over 750,000.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From humble beginnings as Manorial Borough in the 13th century, Leeds became an important centre for the Wool trade during the Industrial Revolution. This led to the birth of other industries such as engineering, iron foundries and printing. The population exploded and by the mid 20th century it had experienced phenomenal growth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By 1801 most of the population of Leeds lived on the outskirts of the city or township as it then was. With shortages of water, poor housing conditions and outbreaks of Cholera the authorities built three new reservoirs and encouraged the development of better housing for the workers who were often housed in damp and crowded back-to-backs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leeds today is a vibrant city ranked as a gamma world city and home to three universities, a large legal and financial economy and home to over 30 national and international banks. Call centres have also done well here and provide employment for thousands of workers. Leeds has attraced inward investment and the city centre has been renewed with many large development projects and luxury housing in the city centre.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The retail trade is buoyant here and there are several impressive arcades in the city centre and a host of independent and branded names. There is a busy market and some fine buildings to be admired as well as several museums. You can easily spend more than a day in Leeds. This fine city has a lot to offer. Whilst it does not benefit from the picturesque medieval backdrop that York has to offer it holds its own in terms of a clean modern city with lots to offer the visitor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more photos of Leeds <a href="https://goo.gl/photos/oCJNqu3BjpKhqxmJA" target="_blank">click here</a></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.8007554 -1.549077399999987453.6507279 -1.8718008999999873 53.9507829 -1.2263538999999875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-465668450851694862015-05-29T03:38:00.002-07:002015-05-29T03:38:25.567-07:00Muston<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The village of Muston in North Yorkshire is situated just 1.5 miles from the town of Filey. The village is listed as Mustone in the Domesday Book where it was recorded as seven households with just 21 villagers, six smallhoders and ten ploughlands. It was still mainly a farming village in the 1860's when farming went through some particularly hard times and many farmers were poor and some unfortunate souls made destitute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By 1823 the village population had increaed to some 350 citizens of which fourteen were farmers. The Parish Church was completely rebuilt in 1863 although a church would have been situated here since the 12th century. The current All Saints Church is a Grade II listed building.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Muston, Filey, North Yorkshire YO14, UK54.20243 -0.3243509999999787434.183965 -41.632944999999978 74.220895 40.984243000000021tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-69936619236726199392015-05-29T03:25:00.001-07:002015-05-29T03:25:52.366-07:00Hunmanby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The village of Hunmanby in Yorkshire is situated on the edge of the wolds about 3 miles from Filey. The name originates from the Danish, having been entered in the Domesday Book as "Hundemanbi" meaning Hounds Men which actually relates to the hunting of Wovles on the Yorkshire Wolds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With its own railways station and direct routes to Hull and Scarborough, the village is an old established settlement which would have been an agricultural community until very recent times. Hunmanby Hall dates from the 11th century and the Domesday Book of 1086 refers to the church and its priest which dates it at over 900 years old.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hunmanby won a Brtain in Bloom award in 2010. You can see old photos of Hunmanby at this website: <a href="http://www.hunmanby.com/vintage.html?" target="_blank">www.hunmanby.com/</a></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, UK54.181812099999988 -0.3203292000000601554.107444599999987 -0.48169070000006015 54.256179599999989 -0.15896770000006016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-81281093428975194502015-05-29T03:00:00.001-07:002015-05-29T03:00:34.621-07:00Filey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Filey is a small town on the North Yorkshire coast and is situated between Scarborough and Bridlington. Originally a busy fishing village, Filey is now a popular tourist destination in its own right. Filey also benefits from receiving visitors from Scarborough who escape to Filey for some peace and quiet in the summer months when Scarborough can become very crowded with tourists.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The last working fishing trawler in Filey was relocated to Scarborough in 2013 ending a long history of fishing. There is an excellent resource about the Fisherman of Filey and their families. It can be found at: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Filey has a 12th century parish church in the north of the town which is a grade I listed building and easily the oldest building in Filey. With is small independent shops and impressive beach, Filey is definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in this neck of the woods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For photos of Filey <a href="https://goo.gl/photos/vNUJeSzDMJhbxxke7" target="_blank">click here</a></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158838773142166257.post-74919469523350202032015-05-29T02:24:00.001-07:002015-05-29T02:24:30.250-07:00Bridlington<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bridlington is situated along the Gypsey Race River, around 24 miles north of Kingston upon Hull, on the North Sea Coast of Yorkshire. The town still has a working harbour and is noted for its shellfish. This is an old settlement that dates back to the Bronze Age and Roman times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whilst Bridlington has a good beach and tourist potential this has not been fully maximised and the town is a poor neighbour by comparison with Scarborough. The emphasis seems to have been on capturing the lower end of the tourist market with amusement arcades and economical eating places along the sea front.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The long promenade, its award winning sandy beaches and the harbour still make this location appealing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wetherby is situated on the River Wharfe, a market town in Yorkshire. It is situated near the city of Leeds. Wetherby is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 under the name of Wedrebi meaning bend of a river. The Wetherby bridge which spans the River Wharfe is a grade II listed structure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wetherby was an important staging post. It once housed up to forty coaching inns. Today the town benefits from a healthy tourist trade. In the summer months its streets are full of shoppers and tourists browsing the independent shops or relaxing in the cafes and tea rooms or sampling the culinary delights of the excellent Fish and Chip shops.</span><br />
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