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Thaxted

Small country town, which prospered from the cutlery industry in the 14th C. Fine medieval buildings, such as the
15th C. timber-framed Guildhall. Magnificent church with 181 feet high spire. Pretty almshouses and 19th C. windmill. Former home of composer Gustav Holst and highwayman Dick Turpin.