Assorted strange phenomena abound in Scotland - witches, wizards, fairies, sea monsters, yeti-type creatures, UFOs and a plethora of female spirits called glastigs and caoineags who appear in various forms.
Situated in the north-west of England, the county of Cheshire extends from Disley in the east to Chester in the west, and from Warrington in the north to Crewe in the south.
The town of Jarrow in the north-east of England transformed in the nineteenth century when heavy industry, particularly coal mining and shipbuilding, began to dominate the town.
Lost Watford portrays a vivid picture of the many losses and changes that have taken place over the last 100 years, as the reader embarks on an interesting journey of discovery around the old market town.
Today, millions of tourists from around the world are drawn to Windsor by its magnificent castle, dating from the eleventh century, and its wealth of royal history.
The Borough of Trafford includes Flixton, Urmston, Davyhulme, Stretford, Old Trafford, Ashton-on-Mersey, Sale, Bowdon, Hale, Hale Barns and Altrincham, as well as Partington, Carrington, Timperley and Trafford Park.
Yorkshire is the largest county in England, and within its boundaries boasts an unrivalled range of unspoiled country, stunning landscapes, historic towns and cities and fascinating man-made heritage.
Situated in the south-western corner of Ireland, the region of West Cork attracts millions of visitors each year to discover its spectacular coastline and dramatic landscapes.
The Essex town of Brentwood grew up at a stopping place on the main route into London from Colchester, in a clearing in the forest that covered much of the region.
With a history stretching back well over 1,000 years, there is no shortage of things of interest in the town of Elgin in the north-east of Scotland, past and present.
Lichfield is in the heart of the rural county of Staffordshire and is a small cathedral city, but it has a fascinating history and retains many of its historic buildings and landmarks.
Falmouth is a comparatively modern town, founded by the Killigrew family in the seventeenth century, close to Henry VIII's Pendennis Castle built to defend the south coast of Cornwall by the River Fal.
The Wirral Peninsula in north-west England, lying between the River Dee and the Welsh border to the west and the River Mersey to the east, has long had its own identity.
The city of Durham in north-east England, lying on the River Wear, has long been an important centre in the region since St Cuthbert was buried there in the tenth century and the Normans built their imposing cathedral and castle.
The town of Hastings, on the coast of East Sussex, was one of the medieval Cinque Ports on the south-east coast of England, benefitting from trade with Continental Europe.
