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Images of Hambleton - page 2
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Nestled between the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales, the Hambleton district is home to two famous figures.

Both James Herriot and Captain Cook have connections to the area.

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Bullet pointsPopulation of the Hambleton district is estimated to be 87,500 (source Hambleton District Council site)

Bullet points Captain Cook was born and spent his early years in the Hambleton village of Great Ayton

Bullet points Alf Wight's famous Herriot books were set in Thirsk, the original surgery 'Skeldale House' is now a museum

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