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England's
Finest Stone Town
Mid-way
between London and York, described as "the finest stone town
in England", Stamford delights in its medieval past. Along
winding roads lined with buildings of local stone and overlooked
by the towers and spires of many churches there are ancient inns
whose courtyards seem to echo with the sound of the stagecoaches
that once made Stamford such an important town.
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Surrounded
by rolling countryside and charming old villages, Stamford is at the
heart of a rural community, which is reflected in the bustling street
market with its colourful stalls and the busy shops on the High Street.
It is also an important educational centre with two major public schools
and a large College of Further Education. Unaffected by the Industrial
Revolution, Stamford retains its ancient charm but offers the visitor
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hotels, excellent restaurants, nightclubs, friendly pubs, museums,
theatre's and art galleries can all be found within the town centre.
At the edge of the town stands the magnificent Burghley House, built
during the reign of Elizabeth I. Whilst nearby is Rutland Water, one
of the largest lakes in England. |
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Although
the importance of Stamford now rests on its history and architecture
it is still a thriving town in which people live and work. It is this
balance of modernity and antiquity that gives Stamford its unique
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