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Welcome to MyCountry.co.uk, an interactive database which is about promoting and emphasizing the best parts of each and every town in the UK. The point of the site is to get more people involved with and caring about their local communities by encouraging greater engagement through such things as forum discussions and interactive local news items. (more)
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Find towns using the search engine on the left of each page or the maps found on the home and regional pages. Once you've located a place you will be able to find photos, news, reviews and trivia. You can post your opinions and information about places as a guest or as a registered member.
Town of Interest
Hazel Grove, a large suburban area of Stockport, South East Manchester with a considerable amount of industry. The town initially developed as a stop point on the A6 route from London to Carlisle for travellers to stay over in one of the many inns. Today however, these inns have become the many pubs for which Hazel Grove is now most famous for.
The Grove, as it is affectionately known has grown up around this main thoroughfare and most of the shops and businesses can be found along it. However, in recent times Hazel Grove has become congested with traffic contributing to a decline in small shops and that community feel about the place. There have long been plans to build a bypass to relieve the traffic problems however the plans have always failed to materialise. (more)
A Favourite North Eastern Destination
Whitby, in North Yorkshire is a famous fishing port and tourist destination. For centuries it has provided a safe haven for shipping and fishing fleets. Situated at the mouth of the River Esk, the picturesque town has developed on the steep slopes cut out by the river. Quaint cobbled streets bustle as they run down through the town to the busy quayside below, while St. Hilda's Abbey dominates the skyline from East cliff.
Full of history and folklore, 199 steps lead up to the church of St Mary’s, whose graveyard inspired the famous story of Dracula. Well-known for its rich seafaring past, Whitby’s most famous son was the great voyager, Captain James Cook. The town was once a major whaling port, this can best be seen by the giant whalebone arch standing on top of West cliff. (more)
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