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Towns in Northumberland
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Acklington
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Acomb
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Akeld
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Aldborough
The charming village of Aldborough, was once the important Roman garrison town of Isurium Brigantium a major settlement for the Brigantes, the largest tribe in Roman Britain. |
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Allendale Town
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Allenheads
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Allerdean
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Alnham
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Alnmouth
Alnmouth was once one of the most important medieval sea ports between the Tweed and Tyne. |
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Alnwick
Alnwick is the historic county town of Northumberland. Cobbled streets, narrow alleys and fine buildings combine to make Alnwick one of the most picturesque market towns, it is situated in the very heart of Northumberland. |
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Alwinton
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Amble
Amble is at the mouth of the River Coquet. From the harbour you can see the daily catches of fish being unloaded; view the stunning sight of Warkworth Castle on the horizon. The RSPB reserve lies a mile off the coastline on Coquet Island. |
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Ancroft
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Ashington
There is no escape from the fact that coal was largely responsible for the development of Ashington. Prior to the first efforts to extract coal early in the nineteenth century, the town was little more than a collection of farms. |
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Aydon
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Bamburgh
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Bardon Mill
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Barrasford
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Beadnell
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Beal
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Beanley
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Bebside
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Bedlington
Bedlington has seen the effects of two major industries on the town. Early growth was due to the development of the first malleable railtrack and the production of some landmark locomotives. |
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Belford
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Bellingham
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Belsay
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Berwick Hill
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Berwick-upon-Tweed
The attractive town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed has many pleasant Georgian buildings and is situated at the mouth of the famous River Tweed where it joins the sea at the end of a winding, one hundred mile path |
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Birtley
The picturesque village of Birtley has its own quiet pub, village hall, medieval church and Post Office. Three miles away is Wark with a general store, a butchers and a choice of public houses and hotel restaurants. A bus service takes the |
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Blanchland
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Blyth
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Bolam
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Boroughbridge
Boroughbridge officially dates from the time of William the Conqueror. Although the site itself, is thought to have been occupied as far back as the bronze age. |
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Bothal
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Boulmer
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Bowsden
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Branxton
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Broomhill
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Byrness
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Callaly
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Cambois
Few villages anywhere in the UK can boast such a magnificent beach. Once an industrial eyesore Cambois is quickly regaining its tranquillity, clean clear water washes onto the unspoilt beach. |
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Capheaton
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Carham
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Catcleugh
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Catton
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Chatton
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Chesters
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Cheswick
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Chillingham
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Chollerford
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Chollerton
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Choppington
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Coanwood
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Colwell
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Corbridge
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Cornhill-on-Tweed
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Corsenside
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Cowpen
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Cramlington
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Craster
Craster - Internationally famous for its traditionally oak smoked kippers and salmon, it is also the starting point for a spectacular coastal walk to the impressive ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. |
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Cresswell
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Crookham
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Dalton
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Detchant
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Doddington
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Duddo
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Dudley
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Earle
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Earsdon
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East Chevington
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East Ord
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East Thirston
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East Woodburn
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Edlingham
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Eglingham
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Ellingham
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Ellington
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Elrington
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Elsdon
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Embleton
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Etal
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Ewart
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Falstone
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Felton
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Fenham
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Fenrother
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Fentonhill
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Fenwick
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Ford
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Fourstones
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Gilsland
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Glanton
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Great Swinburn
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Greenhaugh
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Greenhead
The small community of Greenhead has been at the centre of human activity for thousands of years. It stands on the Tipalt Burn, a tributary of the River South Tyne |
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Grindon
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Gunnerton
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Guyzance
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Hadston
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Haltwhistle
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Harbottle
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Harlow Hill
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Harnham
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Hartburn
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Hartley
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Haydon Bridge
Haydon Bridge is located centrally between Newcastle and Carlisle in the beauiful Tyne Valley. Ideally located for basing your stay to visit the Hadrians Wall and many other sites including Allen Banks, Plankey Mill and John Martins walk. |
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Healey
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Hebron
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Hepburn
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Hepple
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Hepscott
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Hexham
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High Buston
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Hirst
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Holburn
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Holy Island
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Holystone
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Horncliffe
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Horsley
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Howick
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Humshaugh
Humshaugh is a small village is just north of Chollerford, which is located near Chesters Fort on Hadrian's Wall and is about 21 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne. |
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Ilderton
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Ingoe
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Ingram
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Kielder
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Kirkharle
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Kirkheaton
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Kirknewton
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Kirkwhelpington
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Knarsdale
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Kyloe
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Lamberton
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Langley
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Lesbury
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Lilburn
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Linden
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Long Houghton
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Longframlington
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Longhirst
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Longhorsley
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Longwitton
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Lorbottle
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Lowick
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Lucker
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Lynemouth
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Marshall Meadows
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Masham
Masham is a historic town - a natural gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. A weekly market has been held here since 1393 and in December a special Victorian market is followed by a torchlight procession. |
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Matfen
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Meldon
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Mickley
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Middle Ord
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Milbourne
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Milfield
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Mitford
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Morpeth
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Netherwitton
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New Bewick
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Newbiggin by the Sea
Newbiggin By The Sea is an attractive seaside town which, over the centuries, has made good use of its links with the sea. |
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Newbrough
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Newham
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Newlands
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Newsham
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Newton-on-the-Moor
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Norham
‘Norham Village' Northumberland (more than a village and once a shire) In historical terms the small village of Norham (known locally as Norrum) punches far, far above its weight. |
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North Charlton
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North Sunderland
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Otterburn
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Ovingham
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Pegswood
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Ponteland
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Prendwick
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Preston
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Prudhoe
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Riding Mill
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Ridsdale
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Ripon
The Cathedral City of Ripon is to be found in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside with the ruins of Fountains Abbey, one of the most historic sites in Europe, lying just outside its boundaries. |
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Rochester
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Rock
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Roddam
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Rothbury
The Ancient market town of Rothbury, on the River Coquet can trace its origins back to c.1100. In the surrounding hills there is evidence of much earlier Bronze Age settlements, hill forts and cup and ring marks. |
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Rothley
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Ryal
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Sandhoe
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Seahouses
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Seaton Delaval
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Seaton Sluice
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Seghill
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Sharperton
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Shilbottle
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Simonburn
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Slaggyford
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Slaley
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Smeafield
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Snitter
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South Charlton
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Spittal
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Stagshaw Bank
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Stamfordham
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Stannington
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Stocksfield
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Studdon
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Swarland
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Swinhoe
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Tarset Station
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Thockrington
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Thorngrafton
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Thropton
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Tweedmouth
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Ulgham
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Wall
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Wall Houses
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Warden
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Warenford
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Wark
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Warkworth
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West Chevington
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West Ord
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West Thirston
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West Woodburn
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Westnewton
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Whalton
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Whitfield
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Whittingham
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Whittonstall
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Widdrington
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Wingates
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Woodhorn
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Wooler
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Wooperton
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Wylam
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Yetlington
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