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List of spa towns in the United Kingdom

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The following is a list of current and former spa towns in the United Kingdom.

England

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Derbyshire

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Worcestershire

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Yorkshire

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Other

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Wales

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Former spa towns

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England

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Scotland

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Wales

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See also

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Notes

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References

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  7. ^ Kelly's Directory – Lincolnshire (PDF). London: Kelly's Directories Ltd. 1919. pp. 611–614. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  8. ^ Howe, Alan (2010). "A History of Ossett Spa" (PDF). Ossett: Alan Howe. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  9. ^ Wainwright, Martin (4 April 2008). "The battle of Ripon baths". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 13 April 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  10. ^ "Scarborough Spa and the First British Seaside Resort" (PDF). The Yorkshire Journal. 4 July 2016. pp. 10–13. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 April 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  11. ^ Wigan Archaeological Society
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