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Topic: Alford, Lincolnshire


  
  Alford, Lincolnshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alford (pronounced "Olford") is a town in Lincolnshire, England, with a population of about 3,500 people, known by many as a charming place to be.
Alford lies at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, thirteen miles north-west of Skegness.
Alford is known for its five-sailed windmill, a 30 metre high, 5 sailed tower mill built in 1837 by Sam Oxley, an Alford millwright.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alford,_Lincolnshire   (302 words)

  
 GENUKI: Alford, LIN
The parish was in the Alford sub-district of the Spilsby Registration District.
The Lincolnshire Archives holds: Baptisms 1561-1987; Marriages 1538-1998; Burials 1538-1944; Bishops Transcripts 1561-1836 and 1882-1891.
The Alford War Memorial was dedicated in August 1919 in pouring rain by Lt Col. SANDELL, a local man who had been the Colonel of 1/5th Lincolnshire Regiment throughout the Great War.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/LIN/Alford   (863 words)

  
 Whatnots Discount Stores in Alford Lincolnshire UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The historic market town of Alford is situated in the East Linsey District of Lincolnshire, close to the east coast resorts of Mablethorpe (7 Miles) and Skegness (15 Miles).
The Grammer School in the town is now called the Queen Elizabeth Grammer School.By the early 1600's the population of Alford had risen again to around 600 and had become a centre for Puritanism.
Alford was in those days, a centre for smuggling and it was his job to curb these activities.
www.whatnots.co.uk /aboutalford.htm   (738 words)

  
 .: LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE | Alford :.
Alford's worst months were between June and September, 1349, after which the population stood at just 140.
By the early seventeenth century, Alford's population stood at 600 and the village was a centre of Puritanism.
It is known that Alford had a network of underground passages connecting the cellars between buildings and contraband brought in at nearby coastal villages could be stored there until it was safe to move it further inland.
www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk /pages/alford.html   (1456 words)

  
 Alford in Lincolnshire's Poacher Country
Nestling between the eastern foot of the Wolds and the western side of the Inner Marsh lies Alford.
Alford has become nationally renowned for its wonderful craft and music festivals, along side its weekly summer craft markets.
Ring-dating of the timbers used in the construction of the house suggests that they were cut in around 1630 however there is internal and external evidence that the core of an L-shaped Tudor building of timber, probably 16th century, was retained and used as the basis for the improved and enlarged H-shaped 1661 house.
www.poacherguide.co.uk /town_information/alford.php   (257 words)

  
 Walking around Alford, Lincolnshire
The pleasant small town of Alford lies in tranquil countryside with the Lincolnshire Wolds not far to the west.
Alford is the start of the Three Towns Walk (details below) and is a good base to explore the surrounding area.
Alford has also gained a reputation as an art and craft centre and holds regular craft markets during the summer.
www.walkingpages.co.uk /places/CPL_alford.htm   (1030 words)

  
 AAFA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
We have records of Alfords who have migrated to this country from Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, etc. We have descendants of Native Americans who for various reasons are called Alfords and there are many Afro-Americans named Alford - many probably whose ancestors were named for their master as slaves.
Knowing that we would have a problem as soon as two folks were born in the same year in the same state with a name with the same three first letters we decided we could double our capability by using upper case letters for male subjects and lowercase letters for female subjects.
That means Brittain Alford born 1781 in North Carolina, descendant of Isham Alford born 1755 in North Carolina- the ultimate ancestor.
www.alfordassociation.org /faqs.html   (2902 words)

  
 Alford Manor House in one of many market towns in Lincolnshire UK - great for holidays
Alford Manor House was given to the town by Dorothy Higgins, whose Grandfather had once lived there.
In 1967 Alford Civic Trust was formed with the aim of preserving the House, and it is now owned by Alford and District Civic Trust Ltd., a Registered Charity No. 252330.
Alford Manor House is a Grade II listed Building, and we think it could be one of England's largest thatched Manor Houses.
www.alford.info /manorhouse/index.html   (170 words)

  
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One of the landmarks in the town is the five sail, six storey tower mill at the eastern end of Alford.
Alford's market dates back to October 10, 1238, when a charter was grnated to William of Well, Lord of the Manor.
There are a wide variety of attractions and places to visit around this beautiful part of Lincolnshire, as well as the magnificent surrounding countryside.
www.angelfire.com /ar/arrolfamily/ALFORD.doc   (397 words)

  
 Lincolnshire County Council Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Boston College and Lincolnshire County Council are at a very early stage in discussions over the proposed creation of a new, integrated Boston College and Public Library.
Lincolnshire County Council is carrying out a comprehensive consultation exercise on the Emerging Preferred Route for the Lincoln Southern Bypass to inform and obtain the views of the local residents.
The Lincolnshire Structure Plan was Adopted on 27th September 2006.
lincolnshire.gov.uk /eventDetails.asp?...&catId=1966&lincup=1   (218 words)

  
 Alford Church in the Lincolnshire Coast Methodist Circuit - churches and chapels on the east side of Britain
Alford Church in the Lincolnshire Coast Methodist Circuit - churches and chapels on the east side of Britain
Alford Carers (First Tuesday of the month): A warm welcome to anyone who is a carer on a long term basis for their parent, child or partner to
The meetings are held at Alford Methodist Church in the Guild Room.
www.lincscoastmethodist.net /ch-alford.htm   (337 words)

  
 Hotels in Alford Lincolnshire accommodation - Alford hotels accommodation in Lincolnshire UK
Alford is a small market town - market days: Tuesdays and Fridays - in the Lincolnshire Wolds, thirteen miles north-west of Skegness.
Alford windmill, 30 metres high and six floors, is a five sailed mill that is in full working order.
Alford Windmill, The Five Sailed Windmill, East Street, Alford, Lincolnshire LN13 9EQ.
www.kayukay.co.uk /alfordhotels.html   (506 words)

  
 Alford Corn Exchange   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Alford is situated on the Eastern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds which is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Alford Corn Exchange was built in 1857 and is a Grade 1 Listed Building.
Alford Corn Exchange is available for public hire providing the perfect venue for many types of events.
www.e-lindsey.gov.uk /business/premises/alford-corn-exchange.cfm   (145 words)

  
 Alford, Lincolnshire, tourist information and travel guide from TourUK
Alford, a small town with some thatched houses, famous for it's Oxley's Mill windmill, the last of the towns mills, there were four in 1909.
In a glorious location, its private terrace and sunny conservatory overlooking a trout lake, this pretty, detached cottage was built in 1896 by Magdalen College, Oxford.
Try a trip to Mablethorpe on the coast, a small resort, or the bustle of the much larger Skegness, inland Louth to the north is worth a look.
www.touruk.co.uk /lincs/lincs_alf.htm   (441 words)

  
 Alford Hotels & Accommodation near Alford in Lincolnshire
There are 2 hotels with a Alford address but a total of 19 hotels are within 26.6 miles of Alford.
Room rates range from Cheap Alford accommodation like County Hotel (10.5m) starting at £25.00 to more expensive Luxury Alford hotels like Best Western Admiral Rodney Hotel (12.4m) with rooms from £80.00.
Price and star rating are not necessarily the best guide to overall hotel quality, and Alford hotel guest reviews suggest that White Hart Hotel (21.2m) with a rating of 94% offered the best overall guest satisfaction.
www.uk-tourist-attractions.co.uk /England_hotels/Alford_hotels.cfm   (673 words)

  
 Jasmine Cottage Bed and Breakfast B&B, Louth Lincolnshire Wolds
Prepare to be pleasantly surprised for here, Lincolnshire is not flat and boasts rolling rural peace and charm of a kind that must have inspired Alfred Lord Tennyson.
To the east of Alford stands the stunning five-sailed windmill which is in full working order and open to the public most of the year.
The Lincolnshire coast is only 20 minutes from Jasmine Cottage and here you can enjoy not only the traditional seaside resorts of Skegness and Sutton on Sea, but also take the opportunity to discover the flora and forna at the excellent Gibraltar Point and Saltfleetby /Theddlethorpe National Nature Reserves.
www.stayatjasminecottage.co.uk   (657 words)

  
 Marbury Descendents
The English family of William Hutchinson was of Lincolnshire stock, not identical with those of Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, although it has assumed the same arms.
Thirteen children were born to them in Alford; three died and were buried there.
The neighborhood of Alford to Boston, England, where the Hutchinsons had often sat under John Cotton at St. Botolph's Church, had created friendly relations with him, and his change of residence doubtless induced them to follow his example.
www.geocities.com /bfarnham_home/marbury.html   (1741 words)

  
 Alford Manor House in Lincolnshire UK
Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country, Alford Manor House was built to a traditional H plan in 1611.
It is a very rare example of a composite structure, featuring a wooden frame with mud and stud walls (visible from within the house), encased in brick.
Tour the rooms and view the Christmas trees that have been decorated by local schools, groups and societies from Alford.
www.alfordmanorhouse.co.uk   (199 words)

  
 Self catering accommodation in Alford Lincolnshire - holiday homes cottages around Alford Lincolnshire UK
If you are in the right town but cannot find the accommodation you want on this page, you might consider Alford hotels.
Alford is 13 miles north-west of Skegness and 8 miles south of Mablethorpe.
Relax and enjoy the comforts of our tastefully decorated country cottage in a peaceful hamlet with it's 14th century church, nestled in the rolling hills of the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds.
www.kayukay.co.uk /alfordself.html   (219 words)

  
 Alford Windmill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alford Windmill is a five-sailed windmill in Alford, Lincolnshire.
Purchased by Harry Hoyles, a local farmer and land owner, in the early 20th Century, the business of milling and baking continued until the mid 1950's, run by his sons Walter, Arthur and Winston (The Miller).
The business closed due to advancements in technology and the mill was initially sold to a private buyer but eventually bought by the Lincolnshire County Council, restoration over many years resulting in the fine edifice that now once again plays its part in the local community.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alford_Windmill   (156 words)

  
 Places to stay in or near Alford.
When you stay in our spacious late Victorian house you can also enjoy our garden of about three quarters of an acre and still have access to the centre of Alford which is only a couple of minutes away.
An excellent location for both the Lincolnshire coastline and Lincolnshire wolds,situated close to the market town of Alford.
The Poplars is a country house 3.5 miles from Alford.
www.alfordtown.co.uk /stay/stayhere.htm   (283 words)

  
 Alford - one of many market towns in Lincolnshire UK - great for holidays
Alford - one of many market towns in Lincolnshire UK - great for holidays
At the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds is the market town of Alford.
Alford now features the Craft Market on Tuesdays and Fridays through the Summer.
www.alford.info   (84 words)

  
 The web site of the historic market town of Alford in Lincolnshire.
The web site of the historic market town of Alford in Lincolnshire.
Alford is a historic little market town that sits comfortably at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds and is famed for its Craft Market and for being the first Town Council in East Lindsey to take over the running of its Tuesday and Friday Market.
Friday Markets - soon to become a regular feature will be an auctioneer - weather permitting he will be here every Friday to auction your goods - come and see him next week.
www.alfordtown.co.uk   (298 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Lincolnshire | Town council saves 'tiny' market
The three-stall Friday market in Alford, Lincolnshire, was threatened with closure after the district council withdrew its support.
Jenny Cooper, Alford's town clerk, said: "It is a market town and we have the market charter so we want to keep it going for traders and local people."
Darren Wilburn, who runs the Olive Tree Delicatessen in Alford, said the market draws shoppers into the town and helps business by attracting tourists in the summer.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/lincolnshire/4311252.stm   (189 words)

  
 Home Page
We are a family run motel in Alford, Lincolnshire.
The motel is the ideal accommodation for Cadwell Park circuit, Fantasy Island and Lincolnshire Wolds, and is open all day, everyday during the summer (May to September).
Recommended for bar snacks and restaurant by Lincolnshire Life magazine, we offer a variety of delicious dishes using local produce and local fish.
www.haywainmotel.co.uk   (102 words)

  
 Links to Half Moon Hotel, 25-28 West St., Alford, Lincolnshire LN13 9DG
Alford - market Town in Lincolnshire UK Alford Craft Market
Craftmartins - makers of gollys and dolls in Ulceby near Alford, Lincolnshire
Squire Furnishings in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire UK Stockwith Mill near Spilsby
www.halfmoonhotelalford.co.uk /links.htm   (465 words)

  
 Alford Caravan Parks, Campsites, and Holiday Parks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Humberside airport is 31.4 miles (50.5 km) from Alford, Lincolnshire.
The M180 jnct 5 is approximately 33.9 miles (54.5 km) from Alford.
The Skegness Railway Station is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) from Alford.
www.pickatrail.com /sun/a/england/campsites/alford_lincolnshire.html   (265 words)

  
 White Horse Hotel in Alford - market town - a great place for holidays in Lincolnshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
One of Lincolnshire's oldest coaching inns, the White Horse, with thatched roof, low beamed ceilings and open fires, is a delightful venue for any occasion.
A quiet drink in the cosy bar, or a meal to remember in the adjacent eating area, or perhaps a weekend or mid-week break away from the bustle of the city.
Here you will find old world charm and a genuine welcome in a friendly atmosphere, all within easy reach of the Lincolnshire Wolds, scattered with quaint villages and market towns where rural arts and crafts abound.
www.whitehorsealford.co.uk   (152 words)

  
 Hotels, Inns, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Alford, Lincolnshire, UK.
Hotels, inns, guesthouses and bed and breakfast accommodation in Alford, Lincolnshire, England.
Hotels, inns, bed and breakfast accommodation Alford, Lincolnshire, England.
Bed and breakfasts, bandbs in Alford, Lincolnshire, Great Britain.
www.databrowse.co.uk /hotels/Lincolnshire/Alford.html   (202 words)

  
 Fisheries.co.uk - Oham Lakes, Maltby le Marsh, Alford, Lincolnshire.
Fisheries.co.uk - Oham Lakes, Maltby le Marsh, Alford, Lincolnshire.
Developed to provide day-ticket and longer stay angling for a wide range of coarse fish, Oham has a well stocked tackle shop, pleasant cafe serving hot and cold snacks and a memorable all-day 'Mega Breakfast', a shower, water point and six electric hook-ups - plus a licence for five Camping Club caravans and five tents.
Developed in association with Lincolnshire County Council, Solutions 4, local schools and the Youth Offending Service, the new Centre educates youngsters who have been excluded from the mainstream education system and uses angling as a means of improving their education and social skills.
www.fisheries.co.uk /oham/index.htm   (2159 words)

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