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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Morpeth
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(14,000 in 1991) Market town on the river Wansbeck; administrative centre since 1981 of Northumberland. It grew up round a Norman castle, of which only the 15C gatehouse survives. The church of St Mary is mainly 14C, with a contemporary 'tree of Jesse' window.
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