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Sep 20, 2024 · Hidden towns like Floyd, Lexington, and Abingdon provide unique experiences. Each town has its own charm, from Floyd's music scene to Lexington's historic sites. Staunton and Galax are perfect for those who love arts and crafts. Bedford and Clifton Forge offer rich history and scenic beauty.
3 days ago · Doncaster (/ ˈ d ɒ ŋ k ə s t ər,-k æ s-/ DONK-ə-stər, DONK-ast-ər) [3] [4] is a city in South Yorkshire, England. [5] Named after the River Don, it is the administrative centre of the City of Doncaster metropolitan borough, and is the second largest settlement in South Yorkshire after Sheffield.
23 hours ago · An 1840 canvas painted by Eugene Louis Lami depicting American forces led by the Marquis de Lafayette during the 1781 Battle of Yorktown. Courtesy of the Library of Virginia
Sep 21, 2024 · Adwick-le-Street, located to the north of Doncaster, takes its name from “Ædduc’s street,” referring to a person named Ædduc and the Roman road that once ran through the area. The village has deep Roman and medieval roots, and its history is reflected in its buildings, including the 12th-century Church of St. Laurence.
Sep 24, 2024 · Places. Cities. 9 Darling Small Towns In Virginia. Tara Summerville September 24 2024 in Places. Whether you love local farmer’s markets or watching the waves crash on the shore, these darling towns in Virginia are like a slice of heaven on earth.
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Oct 8, 2024 · At the heart of the metropolitan borough lies historic Doncaster town, on the River Don at the site of Danum, a Roman station. In the Middle Ages Doncaster grew as the market town of a rich agricultural district. Its first royal charter was granted in 1194. In the 19th century it became a major railway junction with large locomotive works.
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23 hours ago · Originally known as Cross Roads, the town was officially established as New Market on December 14, 1796 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly. In 1806, German settlers established a printing and publishing business that was a foundation of New Market industry into the mid 19th century and by 1835, the Town had become a commercial and industrial center boasting a population of 700.
