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  Addington Palace   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Addington Palace has had various owners since it was originally built in the 16th century.
On the death of Sir John Leigh in 1737, a forty year legal battle ensued before ownership was passed to his cousin, Ann Spencer, who in turn sold it to Barlow Trecothick, Alderman of the City of London and Lord Mayor in 1770-1771.
The six Archbishops that lived in addington Palace were; Charles Manners-Sutton (1805), William Howley (1828), John Bird Sumner (1848), Charles Thomas Longley (1862), Archibald Campbell-Tait (1868) and Edward White Benson (1883).
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  Domestic Spying: Bush Appointees Revolt - Newsweek Politics - MSNBC.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Addington and a small band of like-minded lawyers set about providing that cover—a legal argument that the power of the president in time of war was virtually untrammeled.
Addington and the hard-liners had particular disregard for Bellinger, who was considered a softie—mocked by Addington because he had lunch once a month or so with a pillar of the liberal-leaning legal establishment, the late Lloyd Cutler.
Addington found an ally in an OLC lawyer whose name—John Yoo—would later become synonymous with the notion that power is for the president to use as he sees fit in a time of war.
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 Addington Palace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Addington Palace is a largely 18th-century palace in Addington near Croydon, south London.
The original Addington Palace was built in the 16th century away from the site of the earlier manor.
All except Benson are buried in St Mary's Church in Addington.
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 Palace
A palace is an important house, usually a townhouse, of a royal or noble family; later, and by extension, the executive residence of a nation.
The word palace to describe a royal residence comes from the name of one of the seven hills of Rome, the Palatine Hill.
The Palatine was according to tradition where Romulus and Remus founded Rome, and long after the city grew to the seven hills the Palatine remained a desirable residential area.
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 Addington Palace Golf Club - one of the finest golf courses in the Croydon area. Surrey Golf Course
Addington Palace Golf Club - one of the finest golf courses in the Croydon area.
Addington Palace Golf Club, founded in 1930, is a members golf club, situated 2 miles outside of Croydon in Surrey.
The course, set in the grounds of Addington Palace, the previous home of Archbishops of Canterbury, is laid out over a mixture of mature woodland and picturesque parkland, and presents a fair test of golf.
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 Addington Palace Golf Club - one of the finest golf courses in the Croydon area. Surrey Golf Course
Addington Palace Golf Club - one of the finest golf courses in the Croydon area.
The Course, 6404 yards, par 71, SSS 71, was designed by J.H.Taylor in 1930, and is well known for its variety of demanding holes through wooded glades and picturesque parkland.
Set in the grounds of Addington Palace, the previous home of Archbishops of Canterbury, we boast consistently well manicured greens throughout the year.
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 London Borough of Croydon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The original was sold in 1781 and a new residence nearby at Addington purchased in its place.
Addington Palace is a Palladian -style mansion between Addington Village and Shirley surrounded by park landscapes and golf within the boundaries of Croydon.
After an Act of Parliament enabled the mansion to be purchased the Archbishops of Canterbury in 1807 it became the official of six Archbishops until it was sold in 1898.
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 Addington Village   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
St Mary the Blessed Virgin Church (1080) in Addington village was once the only church as it was the centre of a larger parish then incorporating Shirley, which now has been reduced to Addington village, Fieldway on the New Addington estate and Forestdale.
The estate was sold and eventually, as Croydon Palace became too inconvenient and unsanitary, the Addington house was bought for the Archbishops of Canterbury as a country residence.
Nearby New Addington was developed from the mid 1930’s as a private rental housing estate by known as ’The Boots estate’.
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 Cleaning Services Addington CR0
Addington is a village in the London Borough of Croydon in south London.
Addington Palace dominates the village above the church and pub.
When Croydon Palace became too inconvenient and unsanitary, the house was bought for the Archbishops as a country residence.
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 Big Royal Dig from Channel4.com
Lincoln medieval bishops' palace Once one of the grandest buildings in Britain, the remains of the medieval bishops' palace are adjacent to Lincoln cathedral.
Winchester Palace The former London residence of the bishops of Winchester.
Hamilton Palace Demolished in 1921, Hamilton Palace was the residence of the Dukes of Hamilton.
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 Christmas at Addington Palace, Christmas formal dining events 2006
A million miles away in terms of tranquillity, situated within the M25 on the borders of Kent and Surrey and just 12 miles from the centre of London, Addington Palace is well served by tram, train and road, enjoying easy access to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Should you wish to fly in by helicopter, there is a dedicated landing area on the lawn to the rear of the Addington Palace.
Addington Palace has 12 stunning rooms, each offering the opportunity for formal dining events for groups of 10 to 100.
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 Welcome to Croydon Online - Heritage (Addington Palace)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Addington Palace we know was built in the 1770s as Addington Place, replacing the earlier manor house of the same name, home of the Leigh family.
A substantial part of the estate was sold to Addington Golf Club in 1913 and the house was taken over in 1914 by the Red Cross as a hospital for enteric fever and malaria.
In 1928 the mansion and remainder of the estate were acquired by Addiscombe Garden Estates who sold some of the land for building and converted the remainder to the Addington Palace Golf Club.
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 Addington Attractions - London - UK Attraction
Addington Viewing Platform was erected by the local authority in order to...
Addington War Memorial is a simple yet beautiful structure situated close to...
Kings Wood is a vast woodland on the edge of Addington in...
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 Addington Palace::Venues of Distinction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Addington Palace is a distinguished yet discreet treasure, which has played host to the great and good, Henry VIII, courted Anne Boleyn here following on from this period we provided residence to six Archbishops of Canterbury.
Located just 12 miles from Central London and on the doorstep of Kent and Surrey, today, this beautiful Palace is an exclusive and much revered venue for which is licensed venue for weddings ceremonies allowing you to relax and enjoy your whole day within one venue.
Addington Palace is truly a unique venue, which makes it an ideal setting for your special occasion.
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 Spring Park & Addington Village walk
There are large houses on the right and Addington Hills (purchased by the local board of health in 1874) on the left.
The lion lodges were erected when Addington Place was rebuit in 1778-9 although the pillars were moved from the other side of the park.
Addington Park Farm is a Georgian building but encloses an ancient open hall house.
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 Weddings in Croydon Surrey, Civil Partnership Weddings Surrey, Croydon Weddings, Civil Partnership Functions Croydon ...
We are delighted that you are considering Addington Palace as your venue to host such a special day.
Addington Palace has two truly a unique venues, which both offer a fantastic setting for your special occasion.
The Palace, a beautiful Grade II listed building can accommodate 120 guests in The Great Hall with the option of a further 60 guests in connecting rooms, whilst The Royal Marquee, located beside the 200 year old Cedar of Lebanon tree can seat 150 to 750 guests.
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 Croydon Tramlink - The Unofficial Site
There is a road crossing for farm access before reaching Gravel Hill Tramstop which is opposite the entrance the Addington Palace and a Pedestrian Bridge over the main road.
This is the site for Addington Village Tramstop which is poorly located for the village and primarily designed as an interchange with bus services.
New Addington may not be the nicest part of London but it is the main reason for constructing Tramlink as it was one of the largest estates in London not served by rail.
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With a colourful past that pre-dates the Domesday Book, Addington Palace is set in 163-acres landscaped grounds.
King Henry VIII courted Anne Boleyn and had a hunting lodge here, the Palace then became the country retreat for six Archbishops of Canterbury, subsequently generations of musicians trained here when the building housed the Royal School of Church Music.
Addington Palace has nine individually designed rooms, the focal point being the magnificent Great Hall with its exquisite French chandelier, hand-carved architrave and silk wall coverings.
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 Marquee Christmas Party Event at Addington Palace, Addington Palace Christmas 2006
Should you wish to fly in by helicopter, there is a dedicated landing area on the lawn to the rear of the Palace.
The Palace is available throughout the year for Weddings, Parties, Conferences, Exhibitions, Product Launches and Banquets.
Addington Palace has 12 stunning rooms, each offering the opportunity for dining for groups of 10 to 100.
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 Addington Palace : Alan's Haven, Kinesiology - Crystal Deodorants - Purple Plates
The entrance to Addington Palace is on the southbound carriageway of Gravel Hill (A212), Addington, about 3.5 miles from East Croydon.
From the station to Addington Palace is only 6 minutes drive by taxi.
It 6 minutes by tram on the New Addington route from East Croydon Station to the Gravel Hill stop in front of the entrance to Addington Palace.
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 The Royal Family > The Queen's Golden Jubilee > Jubilee Journal > South London
The Royal party attended a reception and lunch for representatives of South London boroughs inside the historic manor house, which was a former country retreat of the Archbishops of Canterbury.
The Queen visited Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, where Her Majesty watched the London Heathrow Mini Games for primary school children.
Inside the park were 29 life-size concrete model dinosaurs and prehistoric reptiles, originally modelled in Victorian times, which have been restored at the Dinosaur Park and Time Trail with the aid of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant.
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 Jobs in Addington @ 1Job.co.uk - UK Jobs Search Engine.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Any level of experience considered we are looking for that ‘Right Person’ which would like to have a long term career a well established family business (est 1949).
Westmead Business Group operates a portfolio of companies including Aerodrome Hotel, Addington Palace along with serviced office suites at business centres in and around Croydon.
Addington Palace is located in Croydon, Surrey.Set within 163 acres the Palace has twelve rooms which can accommodate up to 200 delegates in addition we have a semi-permanent De Boer Structure which suits events for up to 750 people.
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 Addington, London - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
St Mary's Church, Addington, with the cross commemorating five archbishops in the foreground
There is a flsmith's forge, still mainly making ornamental ironwork The hunt used to meet outside the pub, formerly The Cricketers and which is now a Harvester but still known to most of the old Residents of New Addington as "The Cricketers".
This later became a senior school when Wolsey school opened in 1949 Later more schools were built as the population increased.
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 Addington Palace - Christmas Celebrations, Weddings, Functions, Wedding Venues,Health Club, Charity Balls, Corporate ...
As a corporate venue Addington Palace offers the perfect location for all forms of special events.
Whether it be a conference, product launch, trade exhibition or just somewhere for your key personnel to concentrate on new business strategy away from the office environment, Addington Palace has all the facilities you will need to make your day a success.
With the option of two venues on site, we are able to cater for 10 to 850 people using the Palace or Royal Marquee, depending on your specific requirements.
www.addington-palace.co.uk /corporate-functions-croydon.htm   (195 words)

  
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Our highly skilled team of Chef’s specialise in European, Asian and African Caribbean cuisines therefore are able to compliment events with your choice of catering or create a fusion combining various tastes.
Alexandra Palace is without doubt one of the most beautiful locations in the UK.
An historic building, originally opened in 1873 and set in 196 acres of delightful parkland overlooking London, the Palace has an excellent range of multi-purpose halls and smaller rooms.
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 Christmas Parties at Addington Palace - Croydon - Xmas Office Parties in London and the UK
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With a colourful past that pre-dates the Domesday Book, Addington Palace is a beautiful Grade II listed building set within 163 acres of superbly landscaped grounds offering the perfect location for your Christmas party.
Addington Palace Shared Christmas Party Nights - Croydon
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 Royal Visit to Crystal Palace
On Thursday 4th July 2002 on an overcast but warm summer day, HM Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh visited Crystal Palace as part of the Golden Jubilee tour of South London.
The Queen was scheduled to visit the newly refurbished Broadway Theatre in Lewisham, then the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in Croydon and then a reception at Addington Palace for representatives of South London communities before travelling to Crystal Palace to see the London Youth Mini Games at 2.30pm.
The Queen left Crystal Palace at 3.20pm and was followed out by The Duke about ten minutes later.
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 Croydon Tramlink   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Crystal Palace represents the simplest of the extension options available and as well as linking to Crystal Palace where the terminus is currently undecided, would take over the heavy rail route to Beckenham allowing Tramlink to expand Beckenham line services.
Double track will be retained on heavy rail between Norwood and Crystal Palace, allowing a potential increase in frequency of the rail service on this route with a frequent tram feeder towards Crystal Palace for London passengers and from Beckenham to Crystal Palace and Croydon.
The extension is seen as vital to the regeneration of the Crystal Palace and Anerley areas and will provide an interchange at Crystal Palace with one of the three termini of the East London Line extension.
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