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  Ashford, Kent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ashford is a town in the borough of Ashford in Kent, England.
Ashford was one of the towns that became a hub when the roads were turnpiked in the second half of the 18th century.
Ashford became a junction with a line to Margate opened in 1846; in 1851 the line to Hastings was opened: and on 1 July 1884 the final connection, from Maidstone, was made.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ashford,_Kent   (800 words)

  
 Evelyn Ashford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Evelyn Ashford (born April 15, 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American athlete, the 1984 Olympic champion in the 100 m.
As a 19-year-old, Ashford finished 5th in the 100 m event at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
At her last Olympics, in 1992, Ashford was eliminated in the 100 m semi-finals, but won her third straight Olympic 4 x 100 m relay title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Evelyn_Ashford   (305 words)

  
 Ashford in the Water - situated in Derbyshire and the Peak District region of England
Ashford in the Water is a very pretty Derbyshire and Peak District village, situated on the River Wye, one and a half miles north west of Bakewell.
The custom had fallen into disuse in Ashford until about 40 years ago, when thanks to a lady called Ida Thorpe, it was revived.The high standards were set by her are continued to this day as the hoardes of visitors pouring into Ashford around Trinity Sunday bear witness.
Ashford Hall was built in 1785 to a design by Joseph Pickford of Derby fame.
www.derbyshireuk.net /ashford.html   (671 words)

  
 Ireland Mayo Hotels - Hotels Mayo Ireland - Ashford Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The stately architecture of Ashford Castle, located deep in the heartland of Mayo and set against a spectacular backdrop of forests, lakes and mountains, seems to suggest a place where time stands still.
- The famous Ashford estate is established by the Oranmore and Browne family and a fabulous french style chateau is added to the architectural splendour of the castle.
- Ashford is retained by the Iveagh trust on behalf of the Guinness family until it is bought by Noel Huggard in 1939.
www.ashford.ie /history.htm   (481 words)

  
 Ashford & Simpson
Most recently, Ashford & Simpson went to work as celebrity DJ's on Kiss-FM in New York (along with Isaac Hayes), released a 1996 album with Maya Angelou on their own label, and are preparing a Valerie Simpson solo disc due in 2000.
Ashford & Simpson's own site is breezy and chatty, much more like a personal home page than a corporate site, though you have to hunt for the discographic information.
Ashford and Simpson put a lot into this album produced for one of their backup singers, writing and arranging every song and singing backups.
www.warr.org /ashfordsimpson.html   (2344 words)

  
 Ashford Township, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The territory included in Ashford is Township 13 north, in Range 18 east, of the Government survey, containing, theoretically, thirty-six sections, or 23,040 acres of land.
Ashford is bounded on the north by the town of Eden, on the east by Auburn, on the south by Wayne, in Washington County, and on the west by Lomira, in Dodge County.
Ashford was originally organized as the town of Chili; but for some reason this name was not satisfactory, and by act of the Legislature, approved January 26, 1854, it was changed to Ashford, which, it is said, was suggested on account of the great quantity of ash timber growing in the town.
www.wlhn.org /fond_du_lac/towns/Ashford.htm   (1803 words)

  
 New Ashford, Massachusetts 01237 - The Berkshires - Berkshire County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
New Ashford, Massachusetts 01237 - The Berkshires - Berkshire County
The area was called New Ashford Plantation as early as 1762, and is located on the natural divide between Lanesborough and Williamstown, and on the western flank on Mount Greylock.
No written records were kept by the town until 1775; it was incorporated as a district in 1781, and was not incorporated as a town until May 1, 1836.
www.berkshireweb.com /themap/newashford/newashford.html   (69 words)

  
 Ashford, Evelyn --  Encyclopædia Britannica
At her high school in California, Ashford was invited to join the all-male track-and-field team when she outdistanced a number of its members in a series of races; she cocaptained the team her senior year.
It was established in 1974 from the former urban district of Ashford, rural districts of East and West Ashford, and the metropolitan borough and rural district of Tenterden.
The old town of Ashford was granted a market in the 13th century that later became a stock market for the pastoral...
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9002484?tocId=9002484   (679 words)

  
 CANOE -- JAM! Music - Pop Encyclopedia - Leigh Ashford
Leigh Ashford founders Gord Waszek and Joe Agnello had musical connections dating back to Toronto in the early '60's while the two were members of G.W. And The Demons at Riverdale high school.
By early 1967 the four had grown tired of the suits and the restricting etiquette of the Spirit Revue and revived the name Lee Ashford -- this time with a more English prefix of Leigh -- and concocting a fictitious historical background to validate the name as that of a supposed infamous prostitute.
With the departure of bassist Elliott, the Leigh Ashford name was abandoned for the more colourful Burgundy before, it too failed to chart a single.
jam.canoe.ca /Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/L/Leigh_Ashford.html   (770 words)

  
 The Ashford Inn - a bed and breakfast in Clinton, North Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Ashford Inn is named for Col. John Ashford, who fought on the front lines at Gettysburg and Fredericksburg during the war between the states.
Ashford turned in his regiment to Gen. Grant at Appamattox and returned home to Clinton shortly afterwards.
The Ashford Inn has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the Dept. of the Interior as part of the College Historical Project and was featured in the April 1997 issue of Colonial Homes Magazine.
www.travelguides.com /home/ashford   (208 words)

  
 Ashford Formula
This technical information is provided as a general performance profile for evaluating the appropriate use of Ashford Formula.
Today, 55 years later, Ashford Formula is the most widely specified and used liquid concrete densifier, sealer, and hardener in the world.
Freshly finished concrete surfaces require no surface preparation if the Ashford Formula is to be applied immediately after the finishing operation as a curing agent.
www.ashfordformula.com   (90 words)

  
 Ashford Volunteer Fire Department
The Ashford Volunteer Fire Department is the sole provider of fire protection services in the Town of Ashford, and participates in mutual aid agreements with a number of surrounding towns in Windham and Tolland Counties.
Members of the department operate two fire stations, one located centrally near the intersections of Connecticut Routes 44 and 89 and the second located near the heavily developed Lake Chaffee area at the northern end of Route 89.
In addition to its fire responsibilities, the department provides rescue and general emergency services for Ashford and primary emergency ambulance and medical services for the Towns of Ashford and Eastford.
www.ashfordfire.org   (351 words)

  
 Ashford Kent, tourist information and visitors guide from TourUK
Ashford is now a major terminus for the Channel Tunnel trains and has been rapidly expanding as a result.
Originally Ashford was a market town based on farms on the Romney Marsh, it is still a market town, now expanded as a railway junction.
Situated in the heart of East Kent, Ashford is an ideal base for exploring traditional villages and unspoilt countryside.
www.touruk.co.uk /kent/ken_ash.htm   (794 words)

  
 Ashford.com to Sell Products on eBay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The agreement makes Ashford part of a small group of retailers who can sell items on eBay in an auction-style or fixed-price format.
Under the agreement, eBay will promote the Ashford Outlet, which sells discontinued or seasonal luxury goods, through a variety of marketing initiatives to its 30 million registered users.
Ashford aims to reach profitability in the fourth quarter this year.
www.professionaljeweler.com /archives/news/2001/071101story.html   (170 words)

  
 Ashford Hobby your source for all things nitro
Ashford Hobby is proud to announce that we are now a ROAR affiliate.
Ashford Hobby was started in 1997 to provide track side support for the New England on-road racing series.
Ashford Hobby's first website was launched in the spring of 1998 and since then we have had the pleasure of meeting quite a lot of new racers who have become customers and friends.
www.ashfordhobby.com   (726 words)

  
 Ashford Agency - Marshall, MO 65340
Ashford Agency Abide by a Strict Code of Ethics.
Ashford Agency has Acquired a Reputation for HONEST and FAIR Dealings.
hen you work with the Ashford Agency you will like the personal attention you receive.  Whether you are buying or selling let our trained professional sales staff assist you with your housing needs.
www.marshallhomes.com   (102 words)

  
 GENUKI: Ashford, Devon - Genealogy
"ASHFORD, a small village and parish, on the north side of the estuary of the Taw, 2 miles W.N.W. of Barnstaple, has only 174 souls, and about 359 acres of land, successively held by the Beaumont, Bassett, Moore, and Bampfylde families.
Ashford from the Devon Library's Local Studies Service.
Transcription, by Jonathan Frayne of the Ashford section of Kelly's Directory of Barnstaple and Neighbourhood (1941).
genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk /DEV/Ashford   (512 words)

  
 Luxury Hotels Ireland - Castle Hotels in Ireland - Ashford Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
On behalf of all the management and staff, I am delighted to welcome you to the West of Ireland and Ashford Castle.
History has recorded some of Ashford Castle's traditions in gracious hospitality, and today we aim to enhance this reputation by providing you, our guest, with the highest standards of service and comfort.
Ashford Castle provides a romantic backdrop in superior surrounds, offering guests both relaxation and comfort.
www.ashford.ie /welcome.htm   (151 words)

  
 Ashford USA - Information on Ashford Spinning Wheels, Looms and other Tools and Supplies
Cindy is a longtime spinner, weaver and knitter and we know that Ashford USA will be in good hands.
Spinning customers will still be able to shop for Ashford products at all the same shops - see the dealer list here as well as in Spin-Off magazine.
Crystal Palace Yarns was the wholesale supplier for the USA of Ashford Handicrafts of New Zealand's range of spinning wheels, spinning tools and accessories, looms, weaving tools, books, video, spinning fibers and yarns since 1978.
www.straw.com /cpy/ashford-cpy.html   (214 words)

  
 Ashford International Hotel & Conference Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Located in the heart of Kent just 5 minutes from the International rail link to Paris and Brussels, 15 minutes from Le Shuttle and 25 minutes from the port of Dover, the hotel is at junction 9 of the M20.
For those seeking to recharge their batteries the Ashford International Hotel is ideal for a short break.
As well as its impressive facilities the hotel is centrally located in the "Garden of England" and is surrounded by visitor attractions.
www.ashfordinthotel.com   (263 words)

  
 GOLF TRAVEL IRELAND - Ashford Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
NEARBY GOLF COURSES: Ashford is a fantastic base from which to play the likes of Galway Bay Golf & Country Club (parkland), Lahinch, Connemara and Rosses Point (all links).
Voted 'The Best Hotel in Ireland' by the prestigious travel guide Egon Ronay, Ashford Castle is set amongst acres of beautiful grounds, with a multitude of romantic gardens, forest and walks.
Ashford, which offers the finest in country living, boasts beautiful rooms and two of Ireland's finest restaurants; The George V Room, offers traditional and continental menus, while The Connaught Room specialises in French cuisine.
www.golfingireland.com /ashfordc.html   (389 words)

  
 Ashford, WA News
Local news for Ashford, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
A body found Tuesday in a makeshift tent near Ashford was that of a 50-year-old Tacoma man, the...
ASHFORD, Wash. - The Oregon Army National Guard and a Search and Rescue team has saved two injured climbers who were part of a seven-person team on Mount Rainier.
www.topix.net /city/ashford-wa   (514 words)

  
 Ashford, Connecticut
The town of Ashford is located in northern Connecticut on a tract purchased from Indians and formally recognized by the General Assembly in 1684.
Chapman, Grace Olive, The Chism Genealogy: Descendants of David Chism of Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut (Boston: Self-published, 1940).
live in Ashford and have through the years accumulated a great deal of data on the history of Ashford.
users.rcn.com /lmerrell/ashford.html   (926 words)

  
 Ashford Recruitment - Local jobs, latest vacancies and recruitment agencies in Ashford, Kent
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If you are searching for a job today specifically, there are the traditional methods of job searching, which includes responding to newspaper ads, applying directly to employers, and signing on with a recruitment agency.
If you are seeking employment in the Ashford area then the job website ashford-recruitment.co.uk makes your task very simple, it offers you a direct resource for Ashford job vacancies that are currently listed on the major job boards.
www.ashford-recruitment.co.uk   (1505 words)

  
 Villages around Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, - Ashford, Longstone, Hassop, Sheldon, Monyash, Over Haddon, Baslow, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ashford is a sleepy little village lying on the River Wye, just upstream of Bakewell.
It has a long history, and from the Iron Age or earlier was one of the major crossing points on the Wye.
Sheepwash bridge dates from the 17th century and has a pen next to it for the purpose of washing the sheep, a practice which continued until quite recently.
www.cressbrook.co.uk /bakewell/ashford.htm   (231 words)

  
 JPH - Ashford And Glenealy Parish, County Wicklow History And Heritage
We are proud of our parish and our two beautiful churches sited in Ashford and Glenealy.
Visitors to County Wicklow and to the parish are invited to view the magnificent stained glass windows in Glenealy Church.
Visitors to the site will see that the parish of Ashford and Glenealy is 30 miles from Dublin and straddles the N11, the main East Coast highway.
www.ashfordparish.com   (211 words)

  
 Ashford News
Local news for Ashford, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
A man who was arrested last week on drug charges faces an additional charge of theft for stealing copies of the local paper to keep news of the drug arrest from going public.
The City of Ashford has a permit from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to discharge pollutants into Mill Creek, south of town.
www.topix.net /city/ashford-al   (562 words)

  
 Deep Groove Encyclopedia - Ashford and Simpson
You'd never know it by looking at the critical acclaim they've received, but Ashford and Simpson have had one of the most consistent careers in randb.
Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson met in a New York church in their youth, where Nick said he joined the choir solely to get close to Valerie.
Some scoffed at Ashford's high-pitched vocal tone, but there was no denying the soulfulness of their voices.
allthingsdeep.com /dge/ashfordsimpson.htm   (333 words)

  
 UCST Ashford :: Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Welcome to Ashford School and Ashford Friars Prep School
Ashford School is an independent day and boarding school, which has enriched the lives of thousands of young people since it opened in 1898.
We provide childcare and education for boys and girls aged from 3 months to 18 years.
www.ashfordschool.co.uk   (109 words)

  
 The Ashford Methodist Circuit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Below is a list of all the congregations which comprise the Ashford Circuit.
They are a trained and motivated group of men and women from all walks of life, who conduct services (though usually not Communion Services) throughout the Methodist Circuit.
Many of the churches on the Ashford Circuit are small village chapels.
www.ashford.worldaccess.co.uk   (344 words)

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