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Dry Harbour Mooring

Clovelly in the county of Devon
Clovelly is beautiful, it retains an 'Olde Worlde' charm that even along this breathtaking coastline, is simply incomparable.
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On Weymouth Promenade.

Weymouth in the county of Dorset
It was King George III who first put Weymouth on the map as a popular tourist destination after making it his summer holiday residence between 1789 and 1805, where he would bath...
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Old Town, Poole

Poole in the county of Dorset
Three miles of golden beaches extending from Sandbanks to Brankesome Dene Chine and on towards Bournemouth, ensure an enjoyable time for families and sun-worshippers alike.
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Christchurch Castle and Priory

Christchurch in the county of Dorset
Christchurch is one of Dorset's "gems" it is set on the confluence of two rivers, the Stour and the Avon. In Saxon times it was a walled town, a stronghold of Alfred the Great,...
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Landgate, Rye, East Sussex

Rye in the county of East Sussex
Rye is a picturesque and historic town with cobbled streets, medieval architecture, and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
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Brighton Beach, East Sussex

Brighton in the county of East Sussex
Once a fishing village, Brighton was firmly put on the map in the 18th century by the young Prince of Wales, later to become George IV.
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Horsham, West Sussex - West Street

Horsham in the county of West Sussex
A feature of the town is St.Mark's Church in North Street, this was built in 1839 but was considerably altered during restoration work of around 1869.
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Turpins Cottage at Sonning-on-Thames

Sonning on Thames in the county of Berkshire
"the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river". - Jerome K. Jerome
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St. Mary's Church

Hambleden in the county of Buckinghamshire
Hambleden is an attractive village set in the valley of the Chilterns, close to the River Thames. It has a "Picture-Postcard" image with pretty flint and stone cottages spread out around the church.
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Telford's Bridge, Bewdley, Worcestershire

Bewdley in the county of Worcestershire
The graceful arches of the bridge designed by Thomas Telford (1757-1854) are a dominant feature of this lovely old town which nestles on the banks of the River Severn.
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Marlow, Buckinghamshire - August 2006.

Marlow in the county of Buckinghamshire
Marlow developed into a thriving town from a small community situated at the side of the River Thames.
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