England's best views
Our series on England's best views photographs the best views in England according to Simon Jenkins

Our series on the best views in England runs througout Summer 2013. To buy any of the pictures from the Country Life Picture Library telephone 0203 148 4474 or visit www.countrylifeimages.co.uk.
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Week seven: The Roaches towards Leek
Week eleven: Framwellgate Bridge
Week fourteen:Westminster skyline
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