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Droitwich Transmitting Station

The Droitwich transmitting station is a large broadcasting facility for long- and medium-wave transmissions, established in 1934 in the civil parish of Dodderhill, just outside the village of Wychbold, near Droitwich in Worcestershire, England. The site is the location of the British Broadcasting Corporation's most powerful long-wave transmitter, which together with the two Scottish long-wave transmitters at Burghead and Westerglen forms a network broadcasting on the same frequency.

Located at 52.2967, -2.10528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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British radio, Buildings and structures in Worcestershire, Droitwich Spa, Transmitter sites in England

Droitwich Spa Lido

The Droitwich Spa Lido is a lido in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England. It is one of the few remaining inland, open-air salt-water swimming pools in the UK.

Located at 52.2659, -2.14504 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Worcestershire, Sports venues in Worcestershire, History of Worcestershire, Lidos, Droitwich Spa

Chateau Impney

Chateau Impney is an imposing 19th century house built in the style of an elaborate French château near Droitwich Spa in Worcestershire, England. Of the large mansions in Worcestershire supported by industrial fortunes, Sir Nicolas Pevsner judged Impney to be "the showiest of them all in the county".

Located at 52.2738, -2.13252 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Country houses in Worcestershire, , Châteauesque architecture, 1870s architecture

Hanbury Hall

Hanbury Hall was built by the chancery lawyer Thomas Vernon in the early 18th century. Thomas Vernon was the great grandson of the first Vernon to come to Hanbury, Worcestershire, Rev Richard Vernon (1549–1628). Rev Richard and his descendants slowly accumulated land in Hanbury, including the manor, bought by Edward Vernon in 1630, but it was Thomas through his successful legal practice who added most to estates, which amounted to nearly 8,000 acres in his successor Bowater Vernon’s day.

Located at 52.2718, -2.08326 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Country houses in Worcestershire, National Trust properties in Worcestershire, Houses completed in 1706, Historic house museums in Worcestershire

Stoke Works railway station

Stoke Works railway station was a station in the hamlet of Stoke Prior in the English county of Worcestershire, near Bromsgrove. It was located on the Stoke Works Branch, which is still in operation carrying trains from Droitwich Spa to Bromsgrove. It was the only intermediate station on the line and was opened primarily for the workforce at the Stoke Prior Works. The works is still in operation but the use of the car spelled the end of the station.

Located at 52.2971, -2.08645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Worcestershire, Beeching closures in England

Badge Court

Badge Court is an estate in Worcestershire, England. Originally known as Batchcott, the home's most famous occupant was Helen Wintour, daughter of Gunpowder Plot conspirator Robert Wintour. The house was originally occupied by "an Earl of Shrewsbury". It is two stories tall, and is built of brick and wood with a tiled roof. The original design incorporated a moat, but this has now been filled in; other modern additions include a plaster front.

Located at 52.3268, -2.1387 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Country houses in Worcestershire

Grafton Manor

Grafton Manor (13 miles north-east of Worcester & 2 1/2 miles south-west of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire) was established before the Norman Conquest. For a time, in the reign of Henry II to Edward I, it was subject to forest law as part of the Forest of Feckenham. The Lords of the Manor were influential figures in medieval and early modern Worcestershire, with a number becoming High Sheriffs or Members of Parliament for Worcestershire.

Located at 52.3206, -2.0909 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Country houses in Worcestershire, Grade II* listed buildings in Worcestershire

Dodderhill School

Dodderhill School is an independent girls' school in the village of Dodderhill near Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England. Boys may attend up to age 7. It does not have a sixth form.

Located at 52.2716, -2.1457 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Independent schools in Worcestershire, Girls' schools in Worcestershire, Member schools of the Girls' Schools Association