The Advertiser might be a bit biased on this - but we genuinely believe this borough is one of the most beautiful in the country. There's a lot to explore: from our town centre - with its array of Victorian buildings and one-of-a-kind characters - to the ancient majesty of our surrounding countryside where, despite growing development, you can easily spend five minutes heading down a lane and find yourself feeling like you're in the middle of nowhere. This morning we decided to celebrate all this by setting an early alarm and heading out with a camera. Like all good plans, it started with taking some strategic high ground - so we began at Brinklow Castle and then made our way to the town centre.
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You can still see the moon - just to the left of the centre tree.
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The old moat - sporting a mirror finish.
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A view of Monks Kirby's St Edith's Church, looking ghostly in the morning mist.
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Turning to the right and facing Smite Brook - the sun rises through the trees.