The most beautiful historical towns of Britain

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Durham - Cathedral and Castle of Durham are considered some of Britain's most beautiful historical sites.

 

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Durham - The cathedral has been labelled as "the finest Romanesque building in Europe", according to The Culture Trip.

 

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Durham - The town was founded by monks in the year 995, who carried 6th century relics they believed protected them form the Vikings.

 

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Portsmouth - Did you know? Portsmouth was home to the Royal Navy for centuries.

 

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Portsmouth - The settlement dates back to Roman times, and has been one of the best protected and guarded places in Britain.

 

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Portsmouth - The historic dock and port were first built in the 18th century, and later became to be one of the biggest industrial sites worldwide.

 

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Oxford - The medieval and baroque town, and its walls, were built in the 11th century.

 

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Oxford - Before the striking and medieval architecture, Oxford was a small Anglo-Saxon town where cattle would swim across the Thames.

 

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Oxford - The internationally famous University of Oxford was built in the 12th century.

 

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Bath - The city of Bath holds great historical and cultural importance in Britain. It is also a UNESCO Heritage site.

 

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Bath - People have come to bathe in the waters of the hot spring since the Iron Age, as they are believed to have healing properties.

 

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Bath - Nowadays Bath is best known for its beautiful Georgian architecture.