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Ryde

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Rye

Rye

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex

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About Fingest

The small picturesque village of Fingest is set on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. It has a wonderful church which dates from the early Norman period and which has a rare tower with a double vaulted roof. It is a Grade I listed building.
The film 'The Monuments Men' starring George Clooney, MAtt Damon and Jean Dujardin, filmed some its scenes in Fingest, and The Chequers Pub in the village starred as an antique shop in an episode of the TV drama 'Midsomer Murders'.

Interesting & Historical Facts about Fingest

Scenes of the period drama The Monuments Men were shot in Fingest in May 2013, starring George Clooney, Matt Damon and Jean Dujardin.

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Recommended towns & villages near Fingest

Turville

Turville (45 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire

(0.4 miles, 0.6 km of Fingest)

This village is noted for its numerous appearances in memorable televisions shows such as The Vicar of Dibley and Midsomer Murders. Turville is the quintessential English.....

Henley Church

Henley on Thames (158 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S of Fingest)

Henley held the very first regatta in 1839 and in the year 1851 Prince Albert became Patron of the Regatta, thus giving the event the pretigious title of Royal Henley Regatta...

Cottage in Nettlebed, seen in 'Midsomer Murders' detective series

Nettlebed (8 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire

(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SW of Fingest)

Nettlebed is a lovely English village in the heart of rural Oxfordshire...

Ewelme, The Church, Almshouses and School

Ewelme (52 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction W of Fingest)

Ewelme is a quiet place particularly noted for its historic parish church...

Sonning on Thames

Sonning on Thames (14 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire

(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction S of Fingest)

"the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river". - Jerome K. Jerome..

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West Wycombe Park (National Trust)

West Wycombe Park (4 Pictures)

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NE)

Perfectly preserved rococo landscape garden, surrounding a neo-classical mansion...

Side view of the main building at Fawley Court, Henley on Thames

Fawley Court (5 Pictures)

(4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction S)

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A picture of The Chantry House

The Chantry House (1 Pictures)

(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction S)

This is a magnificent 14th-century Grade I listed church hall. Its timber-framing is typical of the late medieval period, and.....

The Lodge at Greys Court

Greys Court (70 Pictures)

(5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction SW)

Intriguing Tudor Manor with 14th-century fortifications, and Ornamental gardens set within medieval walls. Things to see include.....

Hughenden Manor

Hughenden Manor (21 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NE)

This was the home of Benjamin Disraeli(1804-81) who lived here with his wife from 1848 until his death in 1881. The couple loved.....

A picture of Nuffield Place

Nuffield Place (2 Pictures)

(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction W)

Nuffield Place is the former home (1933-63) of Lord Nuffield who was the founder of Morris Motors. The house is a rare survival.....

Tulips in Long Garden, Cliveden

Cliveden (78 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE)

This great house built for the Dukes of Buckinghamshire in the 1850's by Charles Barry overlooks the lovely wooded banks of the.....


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