Looking towards St Mary's Church in Stamford town centre, England's first conservation area.

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In 1967 the old town centre of Stamford became the first conservation area to be designated in England under the provisions of the 1967 Civic Amenities Act.

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Location: St Mary's Street, Stamford, Lincs.
Photo credit: © Martin Bond / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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