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Thornham, Norfolk

This is an area renowned for its wild marshes inhabited by a rich variance of bird life, thus Thornham draws to its shores a goodly share of ornithologists who come to see the amazing wildlife of the region.

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Thornton Hough, Merseyside

Thornton Hough is a picturesque village just 10 miles from the historic city of Liverpool, and 10 miles from historic Chester, and lies in an Area of Special Landscape Value,...

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Thornton-le-Dale, North Yorkshire

Thornton-le-Dale is a lovely village lying at the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors.

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Thropton, Northumberland

This pretty village straggles the banks of the sparkling River Coquet. It is a lively invigorating place, lying amidst the stunning countryside of Simonside, a 1,409 foot high peak.

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Titchwell, Norfolk

A picturesque village with a sandy beach and RSPB Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve being part of its attractions

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Tong, Shropshire

Fortunately, this attractive village was saved from the ravages of traffic by the building of the A41 By-Pass which was built around 1966.

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Torver, Cumbria

The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park.

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Troutbeck, Cumbria

A village that is spread along an old valley road for around one and a half miles. Lots of charm and old cottages, surrounded by beautiful lakeland countryside. Beatrix Potter...

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Turville, Buckinghamshire

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...

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Tyneham, Dorset

Known as the Ghost village of Dorset, the village of Tyneham was requisitioned by the War Office during 1943, with all 225 residents having to leave their homes. The army never...

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Uffington, Oxfordshire

Victory over the Danes by King Alfred is said to have caused the carving of the great White Horse..

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Umberleigh, Devon

This is a quiet "away from it all" village in a picturesque position beside an old three arched bridge spanning the River Taw.

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Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire

Tranquillity is the keynote for this enchanting hamlet which is best explored on foot.

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Upper Swell, Gloucestershire

One of the handsome properties to be seen in this village was worked upon by Sir Edwin Lutyens, and Abbotswood is said to have been his major work in the Cotswolds.

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Walberswick, Suffolk

A pretty seaside village along the Suffolk coast, sat along the mouth of the river Blyth, with the neighbouring town of Southwold 1 mile to the North. Within Walberswick there is...

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Wall, Northumberland

The village of Wall lies in the high uplands of Northumberland in spacious countryside bordered by the rivers South Tyne and North Tyne, close to Chester's Fort on historic Hadrian's Wall.

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Wendens Ambo, Essex

This enchanting village with its unusual name lies at the western boundary of the county. Its quaint name comes from the joining of Great and Little Ambo in the 17th century.

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Weobley, Herefordshire

Charming, black and white half timbered village with an old fashioned Christmas card appeal.

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West Quantoxhead, Somerset

The parish of West Quantoxhead lies on the northern slopes of the Quantock Hills, approximately ¾ mile from the Bristol Channel. It sits on the A39 road from Bridgwater to...

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Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire

A very pretty village with thatched cottages, a lovely 18th century church, and a pub where the famous playwright/poet Ben Jonson stopped on his way to visit shakespeare in...

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