There are many more churches in the Northamptonshire than can be included in the space of one publication and this book features a selection of fifty churches that can be found around the county. Churches are many things. They are primarily places of worship, they provide service to their local communities, are of architectural interest, and are an important part of our heritage and history, with reminders and memorials of famous and ordinary people from past centuries.
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The Chilterns are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with delightful flora, walks, and interesting, historic, towns and villages for its many visitors to enjoy.
The Chiltern Hills begin at Goring-on-Thames, in south Oxfordshire, continuing through Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire reaching as far as Hitchin.
The ancient Ridgeway and Icknield Way pass through and these together with other footpaths and walks provide for the many walkers who seek the delights of the countryside.
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Curiosities may be odd, unusual, rare, or old objects. Interesting, surprising, and sometimes amusing, they come in a variety of forms. They can be found in towns, villages, and cities. Some are reminders of a past age, others provide directions. They can be memorials and commemorations of events such as royal jubilees. Whether small or large they are a part of our history and heritage and should be preserved for our enjoyment today and for future generations.
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The River Great Ouse originates as a brook near Brackley in Northamptonshire. From Brackley it flows in a series of loops through the counties of Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and Bedfordshire to Bedford. It is navigable from Bedford passing through Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Norfolk to King’s Lynn. This book explores the history and heritage of a selection of towns and villages to be found along the rivers one hundred and sixty mile journey from Brackley to King’s Lynn.
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Abingdon-on-Thames, Henley-on-Thames, and Marlow are three historic and picturesque towns on the river Thames. Abingdon was once the county town of Berkshire before becoming a part of Oxfordshire. Henley is famous for its annual regatta, and Marlow has its famous suspension bridge on one of the loveliest stretches of the river.
There are many more churches in the East Anglia than can be included in the space of one publication and this book features a selection of fifty churches that can be found around the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. Churches are many things. They are primarily places of worship, they provide service to their local communities, are of architectural interest, and are an important part of our heritage and history, with reminders and memorials of famous and ordinary people from past centuries.
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Bedfordshire – A Beautiful County, Buckinghamshire – An English County, Cambridgeshire – A County of Contrasts, Hertfordshire – A Captivating County, Northamptonshire – A County of Spires, Oxfordshire – A Glorious County, Hertfordshire – A Fascinating County, Essex – A Picturesque County, East Anglia – Norfolk & Suffolk
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Finchingfield, Maldon, Lavenham, Thetford, Wymondham, Long Melford, Newmarket, King’s Lynn, Bury St Edmunds, Thaxted, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Ely, Peterborough, Sun Dials & Clocks, Inn Signs
