A picture of Aston Hall in the town of Aston, in the county of West Midlands
Submitted on 1st November 2012

A picture of Aston Hall in the town of Aston, in the county of West Midlands
Submitted on 1st November 2012

A picture of Aston Hall in the town of Aston, in the county of West Midlands
Submitted on 1st November 2012

A picture of Aston Hall in the town of Aston, in the county of West Midlands
Submitted on 1st November 2012

A picture of Aston Hall in the town of Aston, in the county of West Midlands
Submitted on 1st November 2012

A picture of Aston Hall in the town of Aston, in the county of West Midlands
Submitted on 1st November 2012

A picture of Farnham in the county of Surrey
Submitted on 1st November 2012

A picture of Frensham in the county of Surrey
Submitted on 1st November 2012

A picture of Churt in the county of Surrey
Submitted on 26th October 2012

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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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