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Maryport Harbour,West Cumbria.

Maryport

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria

Southsea Pier & Promenade

Southsea

in the county of Hampshire

The Air Balloon Public House

Portsmouth

in the county of Hampshire

Pictures of Lymm

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cheshire

About Lymm

The picturesque village of Lymm is situated in the the county of Cheshire, England, and was mentioned in the Doomsday book of 1086. It's name is of Celtic origins and means "Place of running water" probably derived from an ancient stream that ran through the center of the village, as today does the Bridgewater canal which was an important transportation link during the 19th century. The village of Lymm is a designated conservation area which is noted for its many historic buildings such as the French style terracotta former town hall, its listed churches such as St Peter's church, and St Mary's Church which overlooks Lymm Dam. Lymm Cross is a Grade I listed structure dating from the 17th century, next to which stand the village stocks which are Grade II listed.

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House Front, Dunham Massey, Cheshire.

Altrincham (16 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Greater Manchester

(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction E of Lymm)

First developed as a quiet hamlet on the edge of the sweeping Cheshire Plain, where life went quietly on...

John Gilbert Pub, Worsley Brow

Worsley (8 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Greater Manchester

(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction NE of Lymm)

Just 20 minutes car journey away from the center of Manchester is the historic town of Worsley, which is best known for its scenic walks along the historic Bridgewater canal......

River Irwell, Salford

Salford (47 Pictures) in the county of Greater Manchester

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NE of Lymm)

The City of Salford lies at the heart of the Metropolis known as Greater Manchester in an area where cotton was once king and its mill workers were portrayed for posterity by acclaimed 20th-century artist L.S.Lowry...

View from Stormy Point, Alderley Edge, Cheshire

Alderley Edge (16 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Cheshire

(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SE of Lymm)

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.....

Albert Square, Manchester

Manchester (227 Pictures) a Historic City in the county of Greater Manchester

(11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction NE of Lymm)

A thriving truly cosmopolitan city with a great mixture of new and old. The capital of the north..

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Housekeepers Room, Dunham Massey.

Dunham Massey (36 Pictures)

(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction E)

This handsome 18th century red brick house was built around an Elizabethan moated manor house, built by the first George Booth. .....

Arley Hall driveway, Northwich, Cheshire.

Arley Hall (33 Pictures)

(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S)

Arley Hall featured recently in the BBC's religious programme Songs of Praise. It's illustrious owner, Lord Ashbrook was seen.....

Walton Hall, Cheshire

Walton Hall & Gardens (8 Pictures)

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W)

Walton Hall Gardens was originally part of a much larger country estate purchased in 1812 by the Greenall family, famous for.....

Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire

Tatton Park (34 Pictures)

(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE)

A day at Tatton Park has much to offer, its two historic houses, the Mansion and Tudor Old Hall, are set in 1000 acres of.....

Tabley House, Knutsford

Tabley House (1 Pictures)

(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE)

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View of canal from Big Wood footbridge. Marbury Country Park, Cheshire

Marbury Country Park (8 Pictures)

(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction S)

Once part of a large country estate, Marbury Parks history dates back to AD 1200. Guided walks are on offer all year round, with.....

Anderton Boat Lift August 2009 (Bottom)

The Anderton Boat Lift (9 Pictures)

(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction S)

The Anderton Boat Lift is the world's first boat lift, and the only working one in the UK..


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