A picture of Kirkstone Pass in the town of Ambleside, in the county of Cumbria
Submitted on 3rd February 2011

A picture of South Shields in the county of Tyne & Wear
Submitted on 3rd February 2011

A picture of Windermere Lake Cruises in the town of Bowness on Windermere, in the county of Cumbria
Submitted on 3rd February 2011

A picture of London in the county of Greater London
Submitted on 3rd February 2011

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The Equestrian term "canter" comes from the name Canterbury. Pilgrims on their way to Canterbury to visit the shrine of famous martyr Thomas à Becket, would ride at a "Canterbury Trot" as they approached the city, which was less tiring than a gallop. The term was later shortened to canter.

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