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Hungerford - a historic city in Berkshire

Hungerford is a historic town in the English county of Berkshire. Although this is an area of outstanding natural beauty as it is only a few miles from the M4 motorway and surrounded has a direct rail link to London named. E 'for these reasons in the past twenty years, live a very popular place.

The name derives from the Saxon words Hungerford, hanging wooden Ford derivative. There is no mention of the composition ofDomesday Book of 1086, but there is a record from a century later.

For nearly eight hundred years Hungerford a major city market was granted refugee status. Today there are many outlets for small and medium-sized retail businesses and the population and the surrounding villages to serve their personal needs. Within the city are many excellent restaurants and hotels for most budgets.

The inhabitants of the town are grateful it is surrounded by common groundopen to all. Here you can enjoy a relaxing picnic or go on fauna and flora. In general, the climate is dry in Berkshire, with long hot summers and cold winters.

How was such a historic city, home to Hungerford, a number of important cultural events. There are art festivals, carnivals, and outdoor summer shows, which are appreciated by people of all ages. Hungerford is the only city in the United Kingdom, which still celebrates the old custom of Hocktide. Thisbelieves that this comes from King Alfred's victory over the Danish armed forces.

Outside London, many other urban centers are at your fingertips. Bristol is 68 miles west, and Newbury and Marlborough by botg cities are easy ten minute drive.

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