Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...
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Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...
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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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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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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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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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This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle...
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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 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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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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This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who.....
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This magnificent mansion was once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne, who as the young Queen Victoria's first.....
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This 230 acre reservoir and nature reserve is ideal for woodland walks, bird watching, picnicking, trout fishing (telephone 01283.....
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Anchor Church is the name given to a series of interesting caves along the banks of the River Trent, close to the village of.....
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Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior, set in attractive parkland...
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New Lount Nature Reserve is an old colliery site, the main operations took place between 1924 and 1968, but small-scale.....
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The ancient, crumbling walls of Ashby de la Zouch castle keep once rose to a towering 95ft and had four floors. It belonged to.....
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