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  Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide - William Blacksone, Commentaries on the Laws Of England
The court of admiralty is held before the lord high admiral of England, or his deputy, who is called the judge of the court.
From the sentences of the admiralty judge an appeal always lay, in ordinary course, to the king in chancery, as may be collected from statute 25 Hen.
The original court, to which this question is permitted in England, is the court of admiralty; and the court of appeal is in effect the king's privy council, the members of which are, in consequence of treaties, commissioned under the great seal for this purpose.
www.admiraltylawguide.com /documents/blackstone.html   (585 words)

  
 Admiralty Arch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Admiralty Arch is a large office building in London which incorporates an archway providing road and pedestrian access between The Mall, which extends to the southwest, and Trafalgar Square to the northeast.
Admiralty Arch is a Grade I listed building.
On the inside wall of the northernmost arch there is a small protrusion the size and shape of a human nose.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Admiralty_Arch   (224 words)

  
 DRF: Contessa believes he has the goods - Horse Racing - MSNBC.com
Contessa claimed Admiralty Arch from Todd Pletcher for $60,000 Oct. 15 at Belmont on behalf of Moss.
Admiralty Arch won a fourth-level allowance at The Meadowlands on Nov. 9.
On Tuesday, Admiralty Arch worked four furlongs in 47.11 seconds over the inner track, equaling the best time of the day from 18 works at the distance.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6620349   (941 words)

  
 St. Petersburg- Admiralty
The Admiralty was the pride of Petersburg standing tall and strong in the heart of the Neva and proclaiming its might.
The arch was placed at the base of the tower giving the façade a majestic entrance similar to the triumphant arch on the Palace Square.
Today, the Admiralty still stands strong as a symbol of the might of St. Petersburg, adored by the residents of the city as part of their rich architectural and historical heritage.
it.stlawu.edu /~rkreuzer/pete17/pete17.htm   (1358 words)

  
 Admiralty
The Admiralty is the department of His Majesty's Government charged with the administration of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and with the naval defence of the British Empire in general.
The Parliamentary and Financial Secretary to the Admiralty is a lord commissioner from 1929 (although he is a member of the Board throughout the 1920s) and is responsible for finance, the preparation of estimates, and parliamentary business.
The Civil Branch is responsible for the civil establishment of the Admiralty.
www.warwick.ac.uk /~lysic/1920s/admiralty.htm   (1304 words)

  
 Pictures of Admiralty Arch, London, Greater London, England. Admiralty Arch hotels, accommodation, Photographs, ...
The massive arch was designed by Sir Aston Webb in 1910 to be a focal point on the route from Trafalgar Square towards Buckingham Palace.
The great central arch is only used for majestic occasions, but traffic flows freely through the outer arches two of which are for pedestrian use only.
One of these was the unforgettable moment when the carriage bearing the coffin of the late Diana, Princess of Wales passed beneath Admiralty Arch followed by her two son's the Princes, William and Harry and their father Prince Charles and Grandfather, H.R.H. Prince Philip, all walking behind.
www.picturesofengland.com /England/Greater_London/London/Admiralty_Arch   (689 words)

  
 Admiralty Arch - 1st 4 London Guide - Landmarks
Piercing its center is a quintet of arches faced with Portland stone, marking the first (and widest) stage of a majestic processional route leading from Buckingham Palace eastward to St. Paul's Cathedral.
The centermost of the five arches is opened only for ceremonial occasions; the two side arches are for vehicular traffic, and the two smallest arches for pedestrians.
The arch is located at the northeast end of The Mall and on the southwest side of Trafalgar Square.
www.1st4londonhotels.co.uk /278014.htm   (177 words)

  
 Trafalgar Square and Admiralty Arch
The square is across from Admiralty Arch, which opens up to The Mall and is in front of the National Gallery, built by Wilkins between 1832-38.
Admiralty Arch, built by Aston Webb in 1911, is part of the National Monument to Queen Victoria.
The public is discouraged from feeding the birds because of the damage done to nearby buildings by pigeon droppings.
www.angelfire.com /in/uktravelinfo/trafalgar.html   (526 words)

  
 Greenpeace forests campaign: Save or Delete
On the trail of illegal timber: from Papua New Guinea to Admiralty Arch
Yesterday we occupied Admiralty Arch where the government is using illegally logged plywood from the rainforests of Papua New Guinea as hoardings around the building.
Around lunchtime, the Cabinet Office (which is housed in the Arch) issued a statement saying they only use wood from sustainable sources and that they have a contract with Allenbuild, the company carrying out the construction work, to that effect.
www.greenpeace.org.uk /forests/forests.cfm?ucidparam=20060713171655   (620 words)

  
 Admiralty Arch, Westminster - London - UK Attraction
At the time of its completion in 1911, Sir Aston Webb’s Triple Arched structure was used to house the offices of the Sea Lords.
The arch was originally commissioned by King Edward VII, serving as a memorial for his late mother Queen Victoria.
The Latin inscription along the top of the arch is a reminder of this.
www.ukattraction.com /london/admiralty-arch.htm   (198 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | London | Protesters climb Admiralty Arch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Greenpeace protesters spent much of the day on Admiralty Arch in central London over claims the government is using illegally logged wood.
Renovation work is being carried out at Admiralty Arch, which houses parts of the Cabinet Office and the government's Strategy Unit.
Greenpeace boss Stephen Tindale, who is among protesters on top of Admiralty Arch, said the government's timber procurement policy was totally ineffectual.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/london/5171888.stm   (433 words)

  
 Admiralty Arch, England royalty-free image
From Charing Cross we enter St. James's Park by passing under the Admiralty Arch, through which we enjoy a striking view down the 'triumphal avenue' of the Mall, with the Victoria Memorial and Buckingham Palace closing the vista.
This massive triumphal arch, designed by Sir Aston Webb as part of the national memorial to Queen Victoria, is connected by a bridge with the main Admiralty Buildings, of which it is an annexe.
On the left, immediately beyond the Arch, is a bronze statue of Captain Cook (1728-79), the circumnavigator, by Brock (1914).
www.gardenvisit.com /travel/london/admiraltyarch.htm   (260 words)

  
 SFC Admiralty Board
The Director of Operations (DOps) oversees all aspects of the daily operation of Starfleet, his duties include chairing the Admiralty Board, Unit naming and Commissioning, guiding and encouraging new and probationary Units, matters of Procedure and any and all matters that have a Fleet-Wide Impact.
Admiral Scott Arlow is an 18 year veteran of SFC, with a rich experience of Unit Command and all aspects of life in SFC.
Despite his relative youth, Alex has made his mark on SFC with his work on Unit and in the Comms department and is the only members of the current Admiralty Board not to have previously served as a Unit Commanding Officer.
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 Admiralty (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Admiralty law, the international law of the sea
Admiralty Board (Russia), the authority responsible for the Imperial Russian Navy
Admiralty, Hong Kong a district in between Central and Wanchai
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Admiralty_(disambiguation)   (156 words)

  
 Admiralty Arch - history of Admiralty Arch in Trafalgar Square, London
Admiralty Arch - history of Admiralty Arch in Trafalgar Square, London
Admiralty Arch continues the naval theme that dominates Trafalgar Square.
Trafalgar Square has Nelson’s Column, Admiralty Arch, and the world famous National Gallery.
www.londondrum.com /cityguide/admiralty-arch.php   (134 words)

  
 Day 2 in London
We arrive almost 45 minutes before the ceremony starts, and already the place is swarming with people.
We take a few pictures of the crowds, of the guard on duty, of the statue of Queen Victoria nearby, and of the Mall, looking toward Wellington Arch, and then try to find a good vantage point.
There's really none to be had, but the ceremony goes on for almost an hour, and towards the end of it people start to drift away.
davespicks.com /pictures/vacation1999/london2.html   (592 words)

  
 Government real estate is valued in the billions Independent, The (London) - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
According to figures released by the Government, the famous Whitehall buildings from 10 and 11 Downing Street to Admiralty arch form a property portfolio worth billions.
The valuations are contained in a series of parliamentary answers released by Government departments in response to a query by Mike Penning, the Conservative MP for Hemel Hempstead, who said it was important for taxpayers to see the assets held in their name.
Numbers 10 and 11 Downing Street may now be only seen by the select few allowed through a security cordon of wrought iron, but the two houses are worth more than pounds 23.5m, while Admiralty Arch is valued at nearly pounds 26m.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20051206/ai_n15901711   (754 words)

  
 Internet Archive: Details: Seeing London
Incidentally, I think most of the "colonials" of 1922 would have called Buckingham Palace "The Centre of the British Empire" rather than 10 Downing Street (which I notice is of course ungated in this film - I remember the gates first being put up.)
One strange thing is to see Admiralty Arch being described as "new" - now that sounds odd!
Admiralty Arch is the gateway between The Mall and Trafalgar Square.
www.archive.org /details/SeeingLo1920   (353 words)

  
 China to UK: Admiralty Arch
When one walks from the crowded Trafalgar Square towards Buckingham Palace, the Arch will appear right in front.
It was built by Aston Webb in 1912 to commemorate Queen Victoria.
The Centre Arch is a passage only for the monarch and is closed normally.
www.china2uk.com /london/stjameswestminister/admiraltyarch.htm   (72 words)

  
 London Sights / Attractions
Constructed between 1906 and 1911, Aston Webb's impressive triple archway was designed to serve as part of the Mall's ceremonial approach to Buckingham Palace.
Built to honour Queen Victoria, the triumphal arch also incorporated a number of residences for senior navy officials.
Although a Grade I listed building, until recently, Admiralty Arch was used as a hostel for London's homeless.
www.talkingcities.co.uk /london_pages/sights_alpha1.htm   (2603 words)

  
 Admiralty Arch on DigiLondon - The London visitor resource
Admiralty Arch on DigiLondon - The London visitor resource
Admiralty Arch is a large office building in London which incorporates an archway providing road and pedestrian access between The Mall, which extends to the southwest, and Trafalgar Square to its northeast.
DigiLondon is not affiliated to Google but is an Amazon Associate.
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 Images of Admiralty Arch, London., England, by Sir Aston Webb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The arch, located between the Mall and Trafalgar Square, is at the opposite end of the axis beginning at Buckingham Palace.
The arch, made of Portland stone, is actuallyl tripled arched, recalling Roman precedents for similarly grand processional ways.
The detail shows the rusticated bands, a sort of vermiculated type of rustication, as well as elaborate variations of Corinthian capitals atop large columns joined in sections.
bluffton.edu /~sullivanm/england/london/admiralty/admiraltyarch.html   (168 words)

  
 London Apartment - Apartment
Admiralty Arch at the entrance to The Mall - London Apartment
Back on the holiday rentals market after a 6 month Amercian Corporate let, Albany Court is a delightful, one-bedroom apartment situated in-between the Royal Family's residence, Buckingham Palace, and The Houses of Parliament.
You'll notice Trafalgar Square and Admiralty Arch on the right, with Buckingham Palace on the left.
www.vrbo.com /47902   (1087 words)

  
 London Attractions
The Square is located within the heart of ceremonial London and draws visitors by the thousands each day.
Across the Mall lies Admiralty Arch, constructed in 1910.
Windsor Castle is the hereditary home of Queen Elizabeth II and boasts the title of Europe's oldest continually inhabited castle.
www.angelfire.com /in/uktravelinfo   (692 words)

  
 Admiralty Arch nose: evidence on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Admiralty Arch nose: evidence on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
There is indeed a lifesize human nose hewn into the stone of London's Admiralty Arch.
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www.flickr.com.cob-web.org:8888 /photos/seenbysimon/166975781   (102 words)

  
 Lissuns' London Locator - Sections 2 and 3
The New Buildings in the courtyard on the Whitehall side are late Victorian and Admiralty Arch is an addition from 1905, imposing from the outside but currently (early 2000) being converted to government offices.
Walk through Admiralty Arch to the Old Buildings, doffing a cap to Captain James Cook on his plinth, then on round the end of The Citadel, which is built over the "green baize door" Stephen slipped through after his secret debriefing in The Commodore.
This brings you into Horse Guards, where the haughty back of The Admiralty looks over The Army's ceremonial parade ground, scene of Trooping the Colour and other summer pageantry.
www.hmssurprise.org /Related/Lissun_London_places_and_tables.html   (2873 words)

  
 Vacation In London - Visit Admiralty Arch in London (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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 Drivers Jonas - Cabinet Office - Admiralty Arch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Drivers Jonas - Cabinet Office - Admiralty Arch
Refurbishment of the Grade 1 listed Admiralty Arch to provide accommodation for the Cabinet Office.
This involved close liaison with both the local planners and English Heritage over the sensitive nature of the works to a listed building.
www.driversjonas.com /?doc=925   (262 words)

  
 Admiralty arch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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