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While those who visit Ilam, which sits in the Manifold Valley in Staffordshire, might feel like they're in Switzerland - the people who live there say a core of English community spirit runs through it.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Oct 21, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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