The London Borough of Camden is home to Camden Town, the shopping and entertainment district adored for its grimy, alternative edge. It’s hard to believe now, but much of Camden …
Near the narrowest point in the Channel, the port town of Dover rests in a cleave in the world-famous white cliffs on England’s doorstep. Perched on those cliffs is the …
A compact and lovable city near the coast in West Sussex, Chichester has a story that begins in Roman times. What’s amazing is that the city centre retains the cross …
Spread across a valley at the source of the River Loddon, Basingstoke became Hampshire’s largest settlement when it ballooned in the 1960s and 70s. The town is much older than …
A Victorian family resort, Bridlington took off as an escape for industrial workers in the West Riding of Yorkshire in the 19th century. The old-fashioned delights of an English coastal …
In a region of heavy industry, Warrington ballooned during the 1960s when it was earmarked as a “New Town”. Manufacturing is still a big local employer in Warrington, but as …
In the early 19th century Cromer, long known for the high quality of its crab, became a getaway for affluent families, and in 1815 was mentioned by Jane Austen in …
A harbour town on the North Cornwall coast, Padstow sits snugly in the Camel Estuary. Now a magnet for tourists, the port was a centre of trade for centuries, and …
Thirty miles northwest of Central London, Luton grew dramatically in the 20th century, and its town centre is filled with functional architecture from this time. Most travellers heading to Luton …
A cosy market town and tourist escape, Bakewell is in the White Peak in the southeast of the Peak District National Park. The town is a springboard for two of …