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Tumbling down to the River Severn in Shropshire, Bridgnorth captivates with its storied past and breathtaking views from two levels

Sarah Dowling and her partner Jack had previously been in a tiny shared flat, and even lived on a houseboat for a year, ‘which was as lovely and romantic as you’d think,’ she says, ‘but also hard work

What are your earliest memories of Blenheim Palace? It was very much the home of my grandfather [the 10th Duke of Marlborough], and my father [the 11th Duke], was very involved with running the estate

Within this elegant yet austere house, home to the three celebrated literary sisters, the classic novels Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre were written

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