Penn was made famous by it's tile-making history. The picturesque town of Beaconsfield is divided into two separate and distinct parts the old and the new. The attractive old town, is flanked by former coaching inns and old buildings. Amersham Old Town is popular with visitors and locals alike, the town has a wide sweeping High Street, half timbered buildings, picturesque period cottages and a wonderful selection of exclusive designer and craft shops. This small but picturesque old village was once a famous brick making centre in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Distances by road will be longer. Bekonscot is the oldest model village in the world. Portraying rural England in the 1930's, time has stood still in this wonderland of make-believe for over 70 years. A visit to Odds Farm Park provides an opportunity to meet many rare and interesting animals - and have a great day out at any time of the year. The semi-fortified brick Manor House was built by Sir John Cheyne about 1460.