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Elstow, Bedfordshire

Elstow's fine Moot Hall is a building of 1500, this is a medieval market hall which is open to the public, it houses a collection illustrating John Bunyan's life and times.

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Elterwater, Cumbria

Elterwater is barely 200ft above sea level, it is picturesquely set beneath the glories of the Langdale Pikes

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Elton, Derbyshire

This unspoilt small peakland village stands 950 feet above sea level offering stunning views of the peakland countryside. It is a very tradional village, which had its own fire...

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Evershot, Dorset

Evershot is a pretty village and is considered to be the heart of Thomas Hardy's Wessex, famous for its inclusion in much of his famous literature such as the novel 'Tess of the...

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Ewelme, Oxfordshire

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

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Eyam, Derbyshire

Setting its chilling history to one side, this is a village with a lot to offer. It is hidden away in a matchless location above the limestone peaks of Middleton Dale in the Peak District.

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Eynsford, Kent

This is a small town in the Darent Valley. Way back in the mists of history it was thought to be an important town, but is now not much bigger than a large village. It is...

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Farnham, North Yorkshire

A picturesque village in North Yorkshire

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Felmersham, Bedfordshire

A winding river almost totally encircles Felmersham, the Great Ouse sweeps over the hill and flows in a loop around this most picturesque of villages.

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Fen Ditton, Cambridgeshire

This pleasant village can be found in the spacious countryside within easy driving distance from Cambridge.

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Fiddleford, Dorset

Fiddleford is a picturesque village in Dorset.

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Finchingfield, Essex

Often referred to as one of England's most beautiful villages, Finchingfield is located in Essex. It features a picturesque village green, medieval cottages, and a duck pond, creating a tranquil and timeless atmosphere.

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Fingest, Buckinghamshire

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...

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Fontmell Magna, Dorset

A picturesque village in the county of Dorset, situated between the historic market towns of Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum. The village has a church which in 1905 was described...

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Fowey, Cornwall

The picturesque harbour town of Fowey has a history as colourful as some of the pretty boats sailing in and out of its waters.

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Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire

An ancient interesting village with a village green surrounded by beautiful half timbered properties

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Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A picturesque village in North Yorkshire

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Gayle, North Yorkshire

The picturesque village of Gayle is found amidst the glorious scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is on the passage of the Pennine way, close to Hawes and the National Park Centre.

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Giggleswick, North Yorkshire

Giggleswick, is as charming as its melodious name. It lies in a favoured position in the Ribbersdale Valley, a stone's throw across the river from the lively market town of Settle.

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Goathland, North Yorkshire

Sheep graze on the course grasses that surround the greystone houses of this straggling moorland village

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