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Bourton-on-the-Water, an English village, is so accurately replicated in its model that the model even includes a miniature version of itself.

Jan 27, 2023•1 min read

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Bourton-on-the-Water, an English village, is so accurately replicated in its model that the model even includes a miniature version of itself.

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