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over a year ago
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So we had a similar thread a while ago in here but I don't think it's been done recently - it's the 'my home town has lots of lovely attractions - other than just me of course' thread.
I live in Reading which has, er a nice shopping centre at the Oracle with some Riverside cafes and bars. Um, and a casino...
Ok I'm struggling a bit with Reading itself (maybe the A329 exit road away from town!) but slightly further afield you have the ancient Roman settlement of Silchester, which is nice for walks, as is Burnham Beeches and Virginia Water. And it's near Windsor or Henley or Marlow for spiffing days out on the River Thames!
So why not come and visit (me!) and take in the sights while you're here!
Or if Reading isn't your bag (or me) then how about the lovely home towns and attractions of the posters below!?  |
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"Bingley's main attraction is the Five Rise Locks.... wait for it... its.... 5 bits of canal all close together on a hill!   "
i'll take you to falkirk one day.....you'll cry as the shitness of bingleys locks! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So we had a similar thread a while ago in here but I don't think it's been done recently - it's the 'my home town has lots of lovely attractions - other than just me of course' thread.
I live in Reading which has, er a nice shopping centre at the Oracle with some Riverside cafes and bars. Um, and a casino...
Ok I'm struggling a bit with Reading itself (maybe the A329 exit road away from town!) but slightly further afield you have the ancient Roman settlement of Silchester, which is nice for walks, as is Burnham Beeches and Virginia Water. And it's near Windsor or Henley or Marlow for spiffing days out on the River Thames!
So why not come and visit (me!) and take in the sights while you're here!
Or if Reading isn't your bag (or me) then how about the lovely home towns and attractions of the posters below!? "
reading has my favourite tesco ever!!!! it's huuuuuuge!! you can see the curvature of the earth in that place i swear! |
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I live on the Chester/North Wales border and I love it! So much to see and do locally and brilliant transport networks to Liverpool/Manchester.
10/20 mins from mine into Chester city centre, or 10/20 mins in the other direction into Welsh countryside. Beautiful |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Norwich is, as it says on the signs welcoming you, a fine city. There's the Norman castle and Cathedral which both nestle in the city centre as well as the photogenic Elm Hill which was used in the film Stardust. There are many old buildings if they are your thing, numerous pubs and equally numerous churches. The music scene is very vibrant with gigs from some very talented local bands and musicians. There are the two universities, the brightly coloured market and the rather excellent library. What more could anyone want apart from a hug from me?  |
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Im very lucky to live in a town just outside the city full of the most gorgeous architecture. 5 mins drive from me is a very large beautiful park. 20 mins on the bus and im in the city with countless museums amd restaurants |
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"I've lived in Brum for 5 months and so far, I've spent every weekend out in London or elsewhere. Not sure what that says!!!"
Seriously? I could spend a whole day just in Birmingham museum.
They had to virtually kick me and my daughter out at closing time...
Scunny gets a lot of flak but there's more here than you might think. We've a decent little gallery in a wonderful Victiran Gothic church, a good local museum, 2 theatres, and lots of nice green areas. That's just the town itself, there plenty more to see nearby.
I like my home town  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So we had a similar thread a while ago in here but I don't think it's been done recently - it's the 'my home town has lots of lovely attractions - other than just me of course' thread.
I live in Reading which has, er a nice shopping centre at the Oracle with some Riverside cafes and bars. Um, and a casino...
Ok I'm struggling a bit with Reading itself (maybe the A329 exit road away from town!) but slightly further afield you have the ancient Roman settlement of Silchester, which is nice for walks, as is Burnham Beeches and Virginia Water. And it's near Windsor or Henley or Marlow for spiffing days out on the River Thames!
So why not come and visit (me!) and take in the sights while you're here!
Or if Reading isn't your bag (or me) then how about the lovely home towns and attractions of the posters below!? "
Lots of hills too, I used to run the reading half marathon. |
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"Norwich is, as it says on the signs welcoming you, a fine city. There's the Norman castle and Cathedral which both nestle in the city centre as well as the photogenic Elm Hill which was used in the film Stardust. There are many old buildings if they are your thing, numerous pubs and equally numerous churches. The music scene is very vibrant with gigs from some very talented local bands and musicians. There are the two universities, the brightly coloured market and the rather excellent library. What more could anyone want apart from a hug from me? "
Hmmm I think Norwich is one to add to the list of places to visit. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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i live in bingley...there's a greggs and some canal locks that aren't worth bothering with...unless you really bloody like canals.
oh...and an aldi opened here not long ago..the joys.
cannot wait to move back to the correct side of the pennines! back to lancashire! feels mucky being a yorkshire person...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So we had a similar thread a while ago in here but I don't think it's been done recently - it's the 'my home town has lots of lovely attractions - other than just me of course' thread.
I live in Reading which has, er a nice shopping centre at the Oracle with some Riverside cafes and bars. Um, and a casino...
Ok I'm struggling a bit with Reading itself (maybe the A329 exit road away from town!) but slightly further afield you have the ancient Roman settlement of Silchester, which is nice for walks, as is Burnham Beeches and Virginia Water. And it's near Windsor or Henley or Marlow for spiffing days out on the River Thames!
So why not come and visit (me!) and take in the sights while you're here!
Or if Reading isn't your bag (or me) then how about the lovely home towns and attractions of the posters below!? "
Reading's main attraction is of course me but it also has a lot of decent shops, bars, restaurants, three casinos  and lots of parks. I live in Caversham which is a part of Reading and has its own shops and restaurants too |
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By (user no longer on site)
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i live in a small town near Newcastle and Durham
Newcastle has some amazing night life home to the toon army and very friendly people
Durham has a beautiful cathedral and a lot of posh toffs |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So we had a similar thread a while ago in here but I don't think it's been done recently - it's the 'my home town has lots of lovely attractions - other than just me of course' thread.
I live in Reading which has, er a nice shopping centre at the Oracle with some Riverside cafes and bars. Um, and a casino...
Ok I'm struggling a bit with Reading itself (maybe the A329 exit road away from town!) but slightly further afield you have the ancient Roman settlement of Silchester, which is nice for walks, as is Burnham Beeches and Virginia Water. And it's near Windsor or Henley or Marlow for spiffing days out on the River Thames!
So why not come and visit (me!) and take in the sights while you're here!
Or if Reading isn't your bag (or me) then how about the lovely home towns and attractions of the posters below!?
reading has my favourite tesco ever!!!! it's huuuuuuge!! you can see the curvature of the earth in that place i swear!"
Which Tesco's? The one near the river? I bloody hate that shop  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"i live in a small town near Newcastle and Durham
Newcastle has some amazing night life home to the toon army and very friendly people
Durham has a beautiful cathedral and a lot of posh toffs "
And a few nice chippies |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Norwich is, as it says on the signs welcoming you, a fine city. There's the Norman castle and Cathedral which both nestle in the city centre as well as the photogenic Elm Hill which was used in the film Stardust. There are many old buildings if they are your thing, numerous pubs and equally numerous churches. The music scene is very vibrant with gigs from some very talented local bands and musicians. There are the two universities, the brightly coloured market and the rather excellent library. What more could anyone want apart from a hug from me? "
I can't believe you've talked about Norwich and not mentioned the most important place on earth that is in Norwich  |
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The Highlands! You want mountains? We got mountains! All the mountains you could want. And Highland Coos, shaggy horned cows to you lowlanders! And sheep, lots of them. And I saw two goats the other day. It's been a busy week. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"i live in a small town near Newcastle and Durham
Newcastle has some amazing night life home to the toon army and very friendly people
Durham has a beautiful cathedral and a lot of posh toffs
And a few nice chippies "
aye how could i forget them |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So we had a similar thread a while ago in here but I don't think it's been done recently - it's the 'my home town has lots of lovely attractions - other than just me of course' thread.
I live in Reading which has, er a nice shopping centre at the Oracle with some Riverside cafes and bars. Um, and a casino...
Ok I'm struggling a bit with Reading itself (maybe the A329 exit road away from town!) but slightly further afield you have the ancient Roman settlement of Silchester, which is nice for walks, as is Burnham Beeches and Virginia Water. And it's near Windsor or Henley or Marlow for spiffing days out on the River Thames!
So why not come and visit (me!) and take in the sights while you're here!
Or if Reading isn't your bag (or me) then how about the lovely home towns and attractions of the posters below!?
reading has my favourite tesco ever!!!! it's huuuuuuge!! you can see the curvature of the earth in that place i swear!
Which Tesco's? The one near the river? I bloody hate that shop "
dunno...i had to go there from henley a couple of years ago so just follwed sat nav there...it's signed as a hypermarket or something on the roadsigns....does a cheap breakfast in the cafe too
maybe i won't take you there though when i come down |
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"Bingley's main attraction is the Five Rise Locks.... wait for it... its.... 5 bits of canal all close together on a hill! "
But you've missed out Damarts hot knicker shop and it's proximity to Bronte country. |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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York has got a few attractions, pubs, restaurants, and two rivers. You may have seen us on the news recently.
Apart from prices to rival London, its a pretty nice place. Damp, but nice. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Norwich is, as it says on the signs welcoming you, a fine city. There's the Norman castle and Cathedral which both nestle in the city centre as well as the photogenic Elm Hill which was used in the film Stardust. There are many old buildings if they are your thing, numerous pubs and equally numerous churches. The music scene is very vibrant with gigs from some very talented local bands and musicians. There are the two universities, the brightly coloured market and the rather excellent library. What more could anyone want apart from a hug from me?
Hmmm I think Norwich is one to add to the list of places to visit. "
Let me know if you're coming |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Norwich is, as it says on the signs welcoming you, a fine city. There's the Norman castle and Cathedral which both nestle in the city centre as well as the photogenic Elm Hill which was used in the film Stardust. There are many old buildings if they are your thing, numerous pubs and equally numerous churches. The music scene is very vibrant with gigs from some very talented local bands and musicians. There are the two universities, the brightly coloured market and the rather excellent library. What more could anyone want apart from a hug from me?
I can't believe you've talked about Norwich and not mentioned the most important place on earth that is in Norwich "
I don't really follow football. My main experience with Carrow Road is making it much harder to get home from work when the stadium is kicking out. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Conwy. Has smallest house in great Britain, an impressive castle on entry oh and a proper Welsh welcome.  "
Don't forget the Pili Palas and mussel market 
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Conwy. Has smallest house in great Britain, an impressive castle on entry oh and a proper Welsh welcome.
Don't forget the Pili Palas and mussel market
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Of course. So much to see in such a small place .I needn't be here. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Conwy. Has smallest house in great Britain, an impressive castle on entry oh and a proper Welsh welcome.
Don't forget the Pili Palas and mussel market
Of course. So much to see in such a small place .I needn't be here. "
There are plenty of attractions |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Conwy. Has smallest house in great Britain, an impressive castle on entry oh and a proper Welsh welcome.
Don't forget the Pili Palas and mussel market
Of course. So much to see in such a small place .I needn't be here.
There are plenty of attractions "
Indeed there are. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"York has got a few attractions, pubs, restaurants, and two rivers. You may have seen us on the news recently.
Apart from prices to rival London, its a pretty nice place. Damp, but nice."
If I were to relocate in the U.K. I would choose York or Harrogate
If York though, it'd be a house at the top of a hill |
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"i live in a small town near Newcastle and Durham
Newcastle has some amazing night life home to the toon army and very friendly people
Durham has a beautiful cathedral and a lot of posh toffs "
Yes when on a steam train spectacular up to Edinburgh from derbyshire we travelled through durham and saw the cathedral would have certainly been worth a visit.. it was a long day 12 hours there and back but very scenic.. |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum |
"York has got a few attractions, pubs, restaurants, and two rivers. You may have seen us on the news recently.
Apart from prices to rival London, its a pretty nice place. Damp, but nice.
If I were to relocate in the U.K. I would choose York or Harrogate
If York though, it'd be a house at the top of a hill "
I live on the only hill in York. It helps. |
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"York has got a few attractions, pubs, restaurants, and two rivers. You may have seen us on the news recently.
Apart from prices to rival London, its a pretty nice place. Damp, but nice.
If I were to relocate in the U.K. I would choose York or Harrogate
If York though, it'd be a house at the top of a hill "
Like the old duke of york he marched them up to the top of the hill and he marched them down again.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Nottingham
The land of Robin Hood still plenty of out laws here but not as bad as media reports.
We have -
'yet old trip to Jerusalem'
Oldest pub in uk.
Nottingham castle
The caves
Major oak
Blidworth woods (if your into dogging, mind the boy racers)
Great night life
Lots lots more, just ask
Come and I'll show you around
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By (user no longer on site)
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"How about a large metal lit up thingy...lots of light bulbs lighting up the long road, tons of seagulls and kiss me quick hats  "
I've never been, will you show me around and I'll buy you a bag of chips on the sea front |
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"Nottingham
The land of Robin Hood still plenty of out laws here but not as bad as media reports.
We have -
'yet old trip to Jerusalem'
Oldest pub in uk.
Nottingham castle
The caves
Major oak
Blidworth woods (if your into dogging, mind the boy racers)
Great night life
Lots lots more, just ask
Come and I'll show you around
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Your going to laugh or argue with me here but there is a strong argument that Robin Hood actually comes from Tunbridge Wells, was an article in our local paper recently. There is a pub here called the Robin Hood which is on an estate named Sherwood.
Apart from that we have a lot of history here, Dunorlan Park, Chalaybete Spring, great places to eat out, done nice pubs and the panties.
Love it here |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Nottingham
The land of Robin Hood still plenty of out laws here but not as bad as media reports.
We have -
'yet old trip to Jerusalem'
Oldest pub in uk.
Nottingham castle
The caves
Major oak
Blidworth woods (if your into dogging, mind the boy racers)
Great night life
Lots lots more, just ask
Come and I'll show you around
Your going to laugh or argue with me here but there is a strong argument that Robin Hood actually comes from Tunbridge Wells, was an article in our local paper recently. There is a pub here called the Robin Hood which is on an estate named Sherwood.
Apart from that we have a lot of history here, Dunorlan Park, Chalaybete Spring, great places to eat out, done nice pubs and the panties.
Love it here "
He was American for a bit when Kevin Costner played him |
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"Nottingham
The land of Robin Hood still plenty of out laws here but not as bad as media reports.
We have -
'yet old trip to Jerusalem'
Oldest pub in uk.
Nottingham castle
The caves
Major oak
Blidworth woods (if your into dogging, mind the boy racers)
Great night life
Lots lots more, just ask
Come and I'll show you around
Your going to laugh or argue with me here but there is a strong argument that Robin Hood actually comes from Tunbridge Wells, was an article in our local paper recently. There is a pub here called the Robin Hood which is on an estate named Sherwood.
Apart from that we have a lot of history here, Dunorlan Park, Chalaybete Spring, great places to eat out, done nice pubs and the panties.
Love it here
He was American for a bit when Kevin Costner played him "
Love it lol |
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By *nigmatic1Woman
over a year ago
A seaside town near you! |
"How about a large metal lit up thingy...lots of light bulbs lighting up the long road, tons of seagulls and kiss me quick hats
I've never been, will you show me around and I'll buy you a bag of chips on the sea front"
It's windy and freezing...our chips would blow away lol |
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"Nottingham
The land of Robin Hood still plenty of out laws here but not as bad as media reports.
We have -
'yet old trip to Jerusalem'
Oldest pub in uk.
Nottingham castle
The caves
Major oak
Blidworth woods (if your into dogging, mind the boy racers)
Great night life
Lots lots more, just ask
Come and I'll show you around
Your going to laugh or argue with me here but there is a strong argument that Robin Hood actually comes from Tunbridge Wells, was an article in our local paper recently. There is a pub here called the Robin Hood which is on an estate named Sherwood.
Apart from that we have a lot of history here, Dunorlan Park, Chalaybete Spring, great places to eat out, done nice pubs and the panties.
Love it here
He was American for a bit when Kevin Costner played him "
museum for nottingham lace, Newstead Abbey where Lord byron used to live. |
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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago
Stoke area |
I live on the edge of the Peak District. Lovely countryside, Alton Towers, Chatsworth, The Potteries, Atlantis swingers Club and the M6 nearby making it easy to come and visit me / the area. |
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I reside in Dalston, Hackney, London.
What was once one of the most exciting, mixed, genuinely creative and diverse areas of the nations capital has recently become full of middle class twattery, expensive coffee shops and more hipsters than you can shake a banjo at. Forcing prices up and fun people out.
However we still have some fabulous Turkish restaurants, a marvelous market and lovely parks.
Pop round for a lahmacun |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Norwich is, as it says on the signs welcoming you, a fine city. There's the Norman castle and Cathedral which both nestle in the city centre as well as the photogenic Elm Hill which was used in the film Stardust. There are many old buildings if they are your thing, numerous pubs and equally numerous churches. The music scene is very vibrant with gigs from some very talented local bands and musicians. There are the two universities, the brightly coloured market and the rather excellent library. What more could anyone want apart from a hug from me? "
I agree but with a hug from me or maybe a snog |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'd anyone came to my town they wouldn't be let out to see the sights
Serious note.. Anyone live by anywhere haunted? "
Oh yes, I forgot. We have plas mawr, a haunted manor house in Conwy too. |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
"Come to Hull we have a bridge "
Yep, plus according to Rough Guide, it's in the Top 20 cities in the world to visit.
Plus, the new swing bridge in the Old part of town has just won major awards.
Plus it is next years City of Culture!
Plus, The Telegraph recently named it in the UK's Top 20 cities list!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Come to Hull we have a bridge
Yep, plus according to Rough Guide, it's in the Top 20 cities in the world to visit.
Plus, the new swing bridge in the Old part of town has just won major awards.
Plus it is next years City of Culture!
Plus, The Telegraph recently named it in the UK's Top 20 cities list!
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oh yeah all that and Tosh lives there |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
"Come to Hull we have a bridge
Yep, plus according to Rough Guide, it's in the Top 20 cities in the world to visit.
Plus, the new swing bridge in the Old part of town has just won major awards.
Plus it is next years City of Culture!
Plus, The Telegraph recently named it in the UK's Top 20 cities list!
oh yeah all that and Tosh lives there "
Don't forget me too! I live there too (when I can escape the "heathen South"). |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
"I've slept on it and Reading is still rubbish! But on a positive note it's better than Bracknell and Slough. So it's all good "
Bracknell.... Currently the only town without a Town Centre (its all being knocked down!).
Slough.... Best things are roads out of it! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Knightsbridge in London is pretty decent it has Hyde park and the serpentine ,as much history and historical architecture as you can handle ,the Thames take the ferry from Waterloo near the London eye to Greenwich,so much to do and see |
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My tiny home town is always winning nice places to visit awards in the papers, there's 2 castles within 10 mins walk of my house if that's your thing plus another 7 mile away, Canterbury cathedral a bit further than that.
There's sandy beaches a 15 min drive away and an amusement Park that recently reopened! I'm a member so can get in for free if anyone fancies a go on the dodgems
And a quick hop over the channel for a day trip to France if that's your thing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I do actually like Reading op, I lived near the centre.
I live in Norwich, what more can I say? It's on of the best in the world with its rich history and quaint local businesses x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I do actually like Reading op, I lived near the centre.
I live in Norwich, what more can I say? It's on of the best in the world with its rich history and quaint local businesses x"
Norwich is lovely......... I so want to move back, has a great football team and the Norfolk broads on ya doorstep...... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I do actually like Reading op, I lived near the centre.
I live in Norwich, what more can I say? It's on of the best in the world with its rich history and quaint local businesses x
Norwich is lovely......... I so want to move back, has a great football team and the Norfolk broads on ya doorstep...... "
Exactly it's a busy city but the countryside surrounding it is beautiful and not far from the North Norfolk coast.
I love my canaries. |
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"I reside in Dalston, Hackney, London.
What was once one of the most exciting, mixed, genuinely creative and diverse areas of the nations capital has recently become full of middle class twattery, expensive coffee shops and more hipsters than you can shake a banjo at. Forcing prices up and fun people out.
However we still have some fabulous Turkish restaurants, a marvelous market and lovely parks.
Pop round for a lahmacun "
I so wish I'd been able to stay in London. I miss the diversity and things being open 24/7! And being able to get any cuisine any time! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I live in a small village near Llandudno and Conwy. Both wonderful places to visit.
Beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, capped with snow this time of year.
The history pours out of every building. Castles and monuments to prehistory are everywhere.
The landscape is breathtaking all year round.
Amazing countryside in which Pooch and I can be found.
Visit North Wales |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I can trump you all... The Magic Roundabout.
I win. Where do I get my prize?
Hemel hempstead?! That fucking thing! Argh!
Isn't it in Swindon ?"
They both have one. |
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"So we had a similar thread a while ago in here but I don't think it's been done recently - it's the 'my home town has lots of lovely attractions - other than just me of course' thread.
I live in Reading which has, er a nice shopping centre at the Oracle with some Riverside cafes and bars. Um, and a casino...
Ok I'm struggling a bit with Reading itself (maybe the A329 exit road away from town!) but slightly further afield you have the ancient Roman settlement of Silchester, which is nice for walks, as is Burnham Beeches and Virginia Water. And it's near Windsor or Henley or Marlow for spiffing days out on the River Thames!
So why not come and visit (me!) and take in the sights while you're here!
Or if Reading isn't your bag (or me) then how about the lovely home towns and attractions of the posters below!? "
also just down the road is maple Durham mill.. which appears on the cover of the first black Sabbath album |
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I've relocated to Warrington
It's a top place to live
World class rugby
A massive IKEA
Great motorway networks
Some really hot fabsters
Posh nosh and nice bars in Stockton Heath
Canal walks
And close to Sauna Sauna |
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I live near Cockermouth in Cumbria. Famous for William Wordsworth, Fletcher Christian (leader of the mutiny on the Bounty) and water. Lots of friggin water! Main Street and houses in the town centre wiped out twice in 6 years. On the up side I'm 15 minutes away from the sea in one direction and 20 minutes from the beautiful Lake District in the other direction. And despite all the water I wouldn't live anywhere else! |
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Brighton has a marina, a nudist beach, a big wheel, a pier, a tall tower with a viewing platform due to open this year, a beach with shops, the Royal Pavilion, the lanes - which are full of independent shops, loads of Georgian architecture and me. |
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"Nottingham
The land of Robin Hood still plenty of out laws here but not as bad as media reports.
We have -
'yet old trip to Jerusalem'
Oldest pub in uk.
Nottingham castle
The caves
Major oak
Blidworth woods (if your into dogging, mind the boy racers)
Great night life
Lots lots more, just ask
Come and I'll show you around
Your going to laugh or argue with me here but there is a strong argument that Robin Hood actually comes from Tunbridge Wells, was an article in our local paper recently. There is a pub here called the Robin Hood which is on an estate named Sherwood.
Apart from that we have a lot of history here, Dunorlan Park, Chalaybete Spring, great places to eat out, done nice pubs and the panties.
Love it here
He was American for a bit when Kevin Costner played him "
Best line ever in a film when Robin and his men landed in the south coast and Costner said 'tonight we will sup with my father in Nottingham'. Erm..... Lol! |
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"Brighton has a marina, a nudist beach, a big wheel, a pier, a tall tower with a viewing platform due to open this year, a beach with shops, the Royal Pavilion, the lanes - which are full of independent shops, loads of Georgian architecture and me. "
The Lanes are cool |
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I love in a lovely village in the middle of no where, it offers 2 pubs, a chip shop, a Chinese and a corner shop. It's also full of Americans if anyone loves the accent. Local town Brandon, to be honest a i think is a bit of a dump. But it has aldi and a little Tesco |
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"I can trump you all... The Magic Roundabout.
I win. Where do I get my prize?
Hemel hempstead?! That fucking thing! Argh!
Isn't it in Swindon ?
They both have one."
Although it is worth noting that Swindon's was voted worst roundabout in the UK and Hemel's a paltry second. Also there's bugger all else worth talking about swindon unless you like trains! Come to swindon yay!! |
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"Brighton has a marina, a nudist beach, a big wheel, a pier, a tall tower with a viewing platform due to open this year, a beach with shops, the Royal Pavilion, the lanes - which are full of independent shops, loads of Georgian architecture and me. "
Brighton is lovely, my friend runs a pub there |
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"How about a large metal lit up thingy...lots of light bulbs lighting up the long road, tons of seagulls and kiss me quick hats "
It doesn't look like anyone wants to visit us here |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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"Come to Hull we have a bridge
Yep, plus according to Rough Guide, it's in the Top 20 cities in the world to visit.
Plus, the new swing bridge in the Old part of town has just won major awards.
Plus it is next years City of Culture!
Plus, The Telegraph recently named it in the UK's Top 20 cities list!
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Have they knocked down Bransholme yet? |
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"How about a large metal lit up thingy...lots of light bulbs lighting up the long road, tons of seagulls and kiss me quick hats
It doesn't look like anyone wants to visit us here "
I spent 3 months working on the renovations of that big metal thingy which led to me having a bit of a meltdown. I'm not keen to return but if you'd like to persuade me....... |
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"How about a large metal lit up thingy...lots of light bulbs lighting up the long road, tons of seagulls and kiss me quick hats
It doesn't look like anyone wants to visit us here "
I love Blackpool! Got family there and my dad was born there! Spent many a great family holiday there when I was a kid and been back a few times since not for a few years though x |
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"I've slept on it and Reading is still rubbish! But on a positive note it's better than Bracknell and Slough. So it's all good "
That is very true The good thing about Reading is the motorway getting you out of it and the train service is good. The surrounding areas are pretty tho. Trouble is Reading is home after 40 plus years here (the outskirts anyway ) |
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"I do actually like Reading op, I lived near the centre.
I live in Norwich, what more can I say? It's on of the best in the world with its rich history and quaint local businesses x
Norwich is lovely......... I so want to move back, has a great football team and the Norfolk broads on ya doorstep......
Exactly it's a busy city but the countryside surrounding it is beautiful and not far from the North Norfolk coast.
I love my canaries."
I love the canaries too |
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"How about a large metal lit up thingy...lots of light bulbs lighting up the long road, tons of seagulls and kiss me quick hats
It doesn't look like anyone wants to visit us here "
I visit quite often. I love it. |
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"I've slept on it and Reading is still rubbish! But on a positive note it's better than Bracknell and Slough. So it's all good "
Why don't you move then if you think it's so rubbish? |
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By *onnie55Man
over a year ago
Port Talbot |
Port Talbot.. With a unique example of a 20th century steelworks which dominates the horizon and stretches majestically into the distance - almost as far as the eye can see. The cold mill and the hot mill are amongst the most impressive in Europe, if not the world, and it has blast furnaces that stand like sentinels, guarding the town.. The people here are lovely, though! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've slept on it and Reading is still rubbish! But on a positive note it's better than Bracknell and Slough. So it's all good
Why don't you move then if you think it's so rubbish?"
ah it's ok really - nice shops, restaurants and of course people! Just no obvious stand out 'touristy' type attractions like the major cities would have. And it's close enough to London for some world class attractions so it's ok really! And I can't afford the stamp duty to move - ha x |
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Penge is my home town and it got a nice park next to it, crystal palace park and it is famous.
Long time ago there was a big glass building and as well it got a dinosaur park with a small lake, almost like jurassic park |
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By *ucyfur77Woman
over a year ago
Pleasuretown |
"Brighton has a marina, a nudist beach, a big wheel, a pier, a tall tower with a viewing platform due to open this year, a beach with shops, the Royal Pavilion, the lanes - which are full of independent shops, loads of Georgian architecture and me. "
Brighton is lovely |
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"I've lived in Brum for 5 months and so far, I've spent every weekend out in London or elsewhere. Not sure what that says!!!"
You really have to get to know Brum and the history of the place. I love it there and it's always been my city of choice for days/nights out. Though saying that a lots of the small, independent clubs have shut their doors now, which is a real shame. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
the best thing about romford is the A12 and the train station.....
no, seriously, lovely place.... ex home of the brewery company and the reason for countless hangovers we had as kids!!!!!
famous people like steve davis... and ray parlour, and the mighty five star!!!!
places to hang out like the dog track and the ice skating place.... was home to one for the more infamous nighclubs across the country, hollywood's"..... oooh many a person has stories from nights in there
what do you mean i am not taking this seriously... |
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"Rotherham...nothing to see here. Yes, really  "
It my not be on my list of places to visit but you have some nice parklands and Roche Abbey isn't far if you're into history.
It's also only a short trip to Sheffield and La Chambre |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"I've lived in Brum for 5 months and so far, I've spent every weekend out in London or elsewhere. Not sure what that says!!!"
when i was at uni in leicester what we use to say about brum was "it might not be hell.... but you can definately see it from there!!!".... |
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"I'd anyone came to my town they wouldn't be let out to see the sights
Serious note.. Anyone live by anywhere haunted?
Oh yes, I forgot. We have plas mawr, a haunted manor house in Conwy too. "
Can you stay overnight? X |
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"I'd anyone came to my town they wouldn't be let out to see the sights
Serious note.. Anyone live by anywhere haunted?
Oh yes, I forgot. We have plas mawr, a haunted manor house in Conwy too.
Can you stay overnight? X"
No sadly not . |
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"I'd anyone came to my town they wouldn't be let out to see the sights
Serious note.. Anyone live by anywhere haunted?
Oh yes, I forgot. We have plas mawr, a haunted manor house in Conwy too.
Can you stay overnight? X
No sadly not . "
The castle hotel across the road from plas mawr is haunted to you could stay there |
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"I'd anyone came to my town they wouldn't be let out to see the sights
Serious note.. Anyone live by anywhere haunted?
Oh yes, I forgot. We have plas mawr, a haunted manor house in Conwy too.
Can you stay overnight? X
No sadly not .
The castle hotel across the road from plas mawr is haunted to you could stay there "
There is also the bridge inn to stop over .Not sure it's haunted but a great pub, serving great food and real ales .Somewhere nice to get your head down after exploring beautiful Conwy .X |
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"I live on the edge of the Peak District. Lovely countryside, Alton Towers, Chatsworth, The Potteries, Atlantis swingers Club and the M6 nearby making it easy to come and visit me / the area. "
Love 'the peak district' kinder scout, man tor, lady bower, some great walks
Can find me getting lost up in the hills on regular basis |
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"I live in a village near Melton Mowbray and there's nothing to see here...unless you want pork pies and Stilton cheese! "
Stilton and port. Count me in.
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
"Come to Hull we have a bridge
Yep, plus according to Rough Guide, it's in the Top 20 cities in the world to visit.
Plus, the new swing bridge in the Old part of town has just won major awards.
Plus it is next years City of Culture!
Plus, The Telegraph recently named it in the UK's Top 20 cities list!
Have they knocked down Bransholme yet?"
No, they've not only stopped that, but are refurbishing the area and homes too! |
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Until i've unpacked some more there's no way I'm going exploring! 