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Countryside Club presents 'The Norfolk Broads'
Lovely sunny scenes of ramblers and holidaymakers in Norfolk as they take in the sights. This promotional travelogue aims to show the Norfolk Broads as a holiday venue for all ages
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Overview
With footpaths and streams, boating in beautiful scenery, local pubs and of course retail therapy in Roys stores in Wroxham, the Norfolk Broads is confirmed as a must for holidaymakers.
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