The much loved Norfolk town of Holt has many charming features, that make it a great place for people to visit. Whilst its distinctive character can not easily be replicated, we take a look at its namesake, Holt, Michigan in America to see if the two are alike not just in name, but in nature.
Barclays Bank, UK v PNC Bank, US
Holt St Andrew the Apostle Church, UK v Cedar Street Church, US
Byfords Coffee Shop, UK v Coffee Barrel, US
STS Tyre Pros, UK v AutoZone, US
Market Place, UK v Cedar Street, US
Holt Post Office, UK v Post Office, US
Holt Community Primary, UK v Holt Jr High School, US
Shops, White Lion Street, UK v Shops, N Cedar Street, US
Learn more:
Holt in Michigan, America has a total area of 4.3 square miles, making it a similar size to our own. The first permanent settlers in the township arrived in 1837 and the community has built up since then to include a thriving community with access to a post office, hotel and several other businesses.
It is also home to a twenty mile long ancient, glacial esker which is the longest in Michigan.
Population:
Holt, UK: 3,810 (2011)
Holt, Michigan: 23,973 (2010)
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