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  Alnwick - Wikipedia
It serves as the administrative centre for the Alnwick district, and had a population of 7,100 at the time of the 2001 census.
Alnwick Fayre, staged in the summer as a costumed re-enactment of a mediaeval fair in which residents of the town dress up in authentic costumes
The history of Alnwick is the history of the castle and its lords, from the days of Gilbert Tyson, variously known as Tison, Tisson, and De Tesson, one of the Conqueror's standardbearers, upon whom this northern estate was bestowed, until the present time.
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 Alnwick - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The ball is fetched from Alnwick Castle in procession, preceeded by the Duke of Northumberland's piper.
The Alnwick playhouse is a multi-purpose arts centre, which stages an exciting programme of theatre, dance, music, cinema, and visual arts exhibitions.
The pedigrees and early heraldry of the lords of Alnwick: A chapter from the History of the borough, castle, and barony of Alnwick
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 Alnwick -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Alnwick ((Click link for more info and facts about pronounced) pronounced) is a small (A (usually small) town where a public market is held at stated times) market town in north (The northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)) Northumberland, in the north-east of (A division of the United Kingdom) England.
The history of Alnwick is the history of the castle and its lords, from the days of Gilbert Tyson, variously known as Tison, Tisson, and De Tesson, one of the (Someone who is victorious by force of arms) Conqueror's standardbearers, upon whom this northern estate was bestowed, until the present time.
Alnwick town lies adjacent to the (Click link for more info and facts about A1) A1, the main national north/south trunk road, providing easy access to Newcastle upon Tyne (30 miles south) and to the Scottish capital Edinburgh (80 miles north).
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 Alnwick (district) - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
It is the second least racially diverse community in the country, in the terms measured in the 2001 census with 99.6% of the population recording their ethnicity as White.
Set in the heart of the County of Northumberland, Alnwick town is a bustling market town, which dates back to approximately 600 AD, and is the ancestral seat of the Duke of Northumberland, who still resides at Alnwick Castle.
The Alnwick Garden is a world-renowned all year round visitor attraction, which was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales - "The project is a bold and ambitious one which I am delighted to support.
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 Encyclopedia: Alnwick (district)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The district was formed on April 1, 1974 as a merger of the urban districts of Alnwick and Amble and the rural districts of Alnwick and Rothbury.
Alnwick District falls within the Northumberland Education Authority.
Major events in the Alnwick town calendar include; Alnwick Fayre, staged in the summer as a costumed re-enactment of a mediaeval fair in which residents of the town dress up in authentic costumes; the Alnwick International Music Festival and the Alnwick Castle Tournament – a medieval jousting spectacular in the grounds of Alnwick Castle.
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 Alnwick Fayre - Wikipedia
Alnwick Fair is an annual costumed event held every June since 1971 in the market town of Alnwick, Northumberland, England.
Opinions vary about whether the fair is intended as a recreation of a medieval trading fair, or of a 17th Century agricultural fair, but at any rate historical verisimilitude usually takes second place to a sense of fun and a celebration of local heritage in general.
In recent years Alnwick Fair has suffered from a case of diminishing returns.
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 Alnwick, Northumberland
Alnwick (pronounced 'Annick') has been an important commercial centre since the 13th century and it is still the main town in this part of Northumberland.
Alnwick Castle occupies a strategic position on the banks of the River Aln.
Alnwick Castle is home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland and is open to the public in the Spring and Summer.
www.nnouk.com /alnwick-castle-and-town-northumberland.shtml   (339 words)

  
 Articles - Alnwick (district)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Alnwick is the largest of the three main towns in the district.
Historically, Alnwick was a fortified town, an agricultural centre and a staging post on the Great North Road between Edinburgh and London.
Alnwick District has a wide choice of housing to suit many different tastes and budgets varying from traditional stone build to modern housing estates.
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 Alnwick   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
It serves as the administrative centre the Alnwick district and had a population of 100 at the time of the 2001
Over the centuries Alnwick has thrived as agricultural centre and as a staging post the Great North Road between Edinburgh and London.
The Alnwick playhouse is a multi-purpose arts which stages an exciting programme of theatre music cinema and visual arts exhibitions.
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 Sun & Ryton Park Hotels - Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland
A magnificent border fortress dating back to the 11th Century, Alnwick Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Northumberland, the Percy family, the largest landowners in Northumberland.
The Alnwick Medieval Fayre is held annually in June.
The Amble Sea Fayre Festival is held annually in July.
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 Alnwick - The Jiggies Reference Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
It is the administrative centre for the Alnwick district, and had a population of 7,100 at the time of the 2001 census.
In addition to the new (in 2003) Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre situated on the edge of Alnwick town centre, there is a wealth of sporting and leisure facilities/opportunities in the district ranging from football, cricket, rugby, rambling, rock climbing, water sports, cycling and horse riding.
Alnwick is located at 55°25'00" North, 01°42'00" West (55.4167, -1.7000)
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 Famous people you've met in Alnwick ... - www.ezboard.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Saw "Tosh", the portly moustached PC from the Bill (now sadly demised), going in to Alnwick castle with his kids in the early 90's.
Saw Charlie Dimmock from a distance at the Alnwick Garden official opening a couple of years ago.
- not in Alnwick but Durham in the late 90's, I bumped in to Trevor Bayliss, inventor of the clock-work radio, walking across the bridge resplendent in tweed suit and pipe.
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 Alnwick on Lion - Brinkburn Priory
This means that people wouldn't write "weather nice" but rather "it was a bosky morning with a heavy dew".
They would not say that they liked a pub but that they "discovered a fine hostelry selling excellent fayre".
They don't even go shopping because they would rather "get provisions" where they will probably show off their knowledge of the shooting calendar by berating local butchers for selling frozen pheasant out of season.
www.alnwick.org.uk /brinkburn.htm   (579 words)

  
 Sport - Northumberland Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
ALNWICK Town manager Mac Belisle is 'confident' about his squad's ability after an excel...
ALNWICK Golf Club hosted the final of the Davison Cup on Sunday, in which Hexham were victorious....
ALNWICK ladies' pairing representing Northumberland in the national finals did themselves proud...
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 News - Northumberland Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
MP Alan Beith is calling for improvements to the service after the GP on call refused to see Matilda Balmbra who had been brought in after collapsing at her home on Boxing Day.
She was at the hospital when her aunt arrived and said she was not assessed by the doctor, part of the out-of-hours cover organised by Northern Doctors Urgent Care (NDUC), and no medical notes were transferred to Ashington.
Coun Haddow, a member of Alnwick District Council's scrutiny panel for health inequality which has been monitoring the system, said: "Concerns have been there all the time and I didn't think I would experience this first hand and at first hand it's appalling.
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk /ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=1117&ArticleID=915009   (873 words)

  
 Find Wedding Fairs Alnwick at Top Wedding Directory UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
If you don’t know what sort of dress you would like, where to hold the ceremony and the reception, or how to find the right photographer, then visit a local wedding fair.
Alnwick Customised Multimedia CD presentation Flash presentation with intro, navigation and...
Rehearsals by NTC and Alnwick Choral Society, Variety Shows and Concerts, Charitable Coffee mornings, Craft Fairs, Barn Dancing, and Badminton...
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Following a gathering of residents on the High Street to have a whole village photograph taken the Alnwick Concert Band starts the weekend of fun and festivity.
Commencing on a Thursday as the introduction to a long weekend of festivities the carnival includes competitions, parades and various events.
The Devil's Horsemen, helicopter rides and Laurel and Hardy with their Model T Ford and just some of the attractions this year.
www.rothbury.com /roth/calendar/jul.htm   (381 words)

  
 The Alnwick Online Website - Events Diary
In this section you will find the dates of some of the events during in and around Alnwick throughout the year 2003.
If there are any you know of not listed here please let me know at Alnwick Online.
At the Guest Hall, Alnwick Castle on Saturday 28 June 2003 at 19.30.......'Two Gentlemen of Verona'....Tickets £12.50 (£10.50 concessions) available from The Playhouse, Alnwick...Telephone 01665 510785
www.alnwick-online.co.uk /activity/diary.htm   (390 words)

  
 Festivals and Major Events Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB (page 256)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Costumed medieval fair which takes over the whole town of Alnwick with stalls, music and entertainment and the only ducking stool in England - if not the world.
Free open air concerts each day in Alnwick market place plus evening concerts and dances.
Alnwick's annual celebration of Northumberland Folk Music with concerts, dances, workshops and comptetitions.
www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/festival.html   (2095 words)

  
 Photographs, Alnwick, Northumberland, UK - Visit Alnwick
Bed and Breakfast, Self-catering and Campsite Accommodation in Central Alnwick,
Alnwick - Central, Countryside and Coast Explore Northumberland Gardens in Northumberland
For more general tourism information assuming you can't find what you need on our web site please go to our Tourist Information.
www.visitalnwick.org.uk /explore/photo_gallery.htm   (165 words)

  
 White Swan Hotel Alnwick Hotel - Cheap Online Hotel Reservations
The Ancient Market Town Of Alnwick - Pronounced Annick - Has Changed Relatively Little Over The Cen- Turies.
The Aw-Inspiring Castle, Home of the Dukes of Northumberland, Dominates the Area.
Alnwick Castle Cragside House and Gardens Bamborgh Castle Holy Island Chillingham Castle Metro Centre Paxton House Beamish Open Air Museum
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 White Swan Hotel, an Hotel in Alnwick, -Information Britain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Former 18th century Coaching Inn with many fittings from the sister ship of the Titanic Liner, the SS Olympic.
Situated just off the A1 in the heart of the old capital of Northumberland, offering fine fayre with feature bedrooms in a graceful setting.
Only ten minutes walk from the historic Anwick Castle.
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 Alnwick (district) Details, Meaning Alnwick (district) Article and Explanation Guide
Alnwick (district) Details, Meaning Alnwick (district) Article and Explanation Guide
Alnwick (district) Guide, Meaning, Facts, Information and Description
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 Hotels in Alnwick United Kingdom - White Swan Hotel Alnwick
Hotels in Alnwick United Kingdom - White Swan Hotel Alnwick
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 Village information - Amble, Northumberland, Northumbria,England, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Village information - Amble, Northumberland, Northumbria,England, UK Alnwick District -
A fishing port on the mouth of the river Coquet
If you have any problems with links please email the webmaster
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