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	Beautiful England - Photographs of Berkshire
		Berkshire is one of the oldest counties in England, being created by Alfred the Great of Wessex.
		Berkshire is one of the Home Counties west of London, the history of which has been strongly influenced by its strategic position and the River Thames which flows through it.
		The Berkshire Downs connect the Chiltern Hills in the east with the Marlborough Downs in the west.
	www.beautifulengland.net /pages/berkshire.html (454 words)

	Berkshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Berkshire borders the counties of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Wiltshire, Hampshire and the London region.
		The eastern section of Berkshire lies largely to the south of the River Thames, with that river forming the northern boundary of the county.
		Berkshire is a ceremonial county and (with different boundaries) a traditional county, and it is unusual in England in that it is the only non-metropolitan county with multiple districts but no county council.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Berkshire (964 words)

	The Downs School (Berkshire) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Downs is a comprehensive secondary school in rural Compton, Berkshire, United Kingdom.
		It is a state school run by West Berkshire Education Authority.
		The Downs is a small school of about 900-1000 pupils, but with the completion of the new sixth form building, the number will rise significantly.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Downs_School (316 words)

	Berkshire - LoveToKnow 1911 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		BERKSHIRE [abbreviated Berks, pronounced Berkshire], a southern county of England, bounded N. by Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, E. by Surrey, S. by Hampshire, W. by Wiltshire, and N.W. for a short distance by Gloucestershire.
		Southward the Downs are scored with deep narrow valleys, the chief of which are those of the Lambourn and the Pang.
		Berkshire and Oxfordshire had a common sheriff until the reign of Elizabeth, and the shire court was held at Grauntpont.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Berkshire (2007 words)

	GENUKI: Berkshire
		"Berkshire, an inland county of England, on the south bank of the River Thames, having Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire on the north, Hampshire on the south, Surrey on the south-east, and Wiltshire on the west.
		Berkshire is irregular in shape, with an extreme length of 43 miles from east to west, and an extreme breadth of 30 miles from north to south, and an area of 462,210 acres.
		Berkshire Record Office and Berkshire Family History Society have produced a CD of the fifty-one 6 inch maps of Berkshire published by the Ordnance Survey between 1881-1887.
	www.brazell.net /genuki/BRK (1956 words)

	Walking in Berkshire
		The south Berkshire pinewoods and heathland, the peaceful rural Thames between Cookham and Streatley, the majestic Downs and the tranquil Kennet and Avon Canal, together with some remote villages are all explored through these routes.
		Berkshire's villages and countryside have a rich heritage of ancient manor houses, farms, cottages, parish churches, rivers and footpaths.
		The Chilterns - North Stoke and Ipsden; Wallingford; Nuffield and Grim's Ditch; Britwell Salome and Swyncombe; Watlington; Stokenchurch; Bledlow and Radnage; Princes Risborough; Monks Risborough and Whiteleaf Cross; Beacon Hill and Chequers; The Hampdens; The Lee; Wendover and Halton; Cholesbury and St Leonards; Tring and the Grand Union Canal; Aldbury; Ivinghoe and Pitstone Hill.
	www.walkingpages.co.uk /places/CP_berkshire_intro.htm (1936 words)

	Visit and enjoy places Berkshire
		Berkshire (located in the Thames Valley region) has been the scene of many battles throughout history, during Alfred the Great's campaign against the Danes, including the Battle of Englefield, the Battle of Ashdown and the Battle of Reading.
		On 1 April 1998 Berkshire County Council was abolished under a recommendation of the Banham Commission, and the districts became unitary authorities.
		Signs saying 'Welcome to the Royal County of Berkshire' have all but disappeared but may still be seen on the borders of West Berkshire District, on the east side of Virginia Water, and on the M4.
	www.webdesignberkshire.com /berkshire_information.php (444 words)

	Berkshire and Malborough Downs
		The Berkshire and Marlborough Downs is an area of distinctive landscape character encompassing broad expanses of essentially open downland dissected by numerous dry valleys, richly-farmed vale and valley landscapes with many extensive areas of woodland.
		Part of the extensive Chalk deposits in south and east England, the Downs meet the river Thames and the Chilterns along the wooded Goring Gap to the east while south of the Vale of Pewsey and woodlands of Savernake Forest, lie the Hampshire Downs and Salisbury Plain.
		The Berkshire and Marlborough Downs are underlain by Cretaceous Chalk, the surface of which is often covered by a stony layer of clay-with-flints.
	www.countryside.gov.uk /LAR/Landscape/CC/SEL/berkshire_and_malborough_downs.asp?printable=true (1935 words)

	Britannia: Narrative History of Berkshire Introduction
		For over a thousand years, Berkshire has remained more or less within the boundaries it possessed in the time of the Saxon kings.
		In 1974, the administration of the Vale of the White Horse, in the North, was passed to Oxfordshire County Council; while in 1998, Berkshire lost its central administration all together but, geographically and historically, the county lives on.
		Its history, its importance in farming, its involvement in the English Civil War (1642-1648), its connections with the monarchy, which led to its title of Royal county in 1958 - all this and more remains an indelible part of the story of England.
	www.britannia.com /history/berks/berkshist1.html (201 words)

	Berkshire Corporate Conference Venues, Coach Hire, Limousines, Accommodation, Attractions & Services \| UK Corporate ...
		Berkshire Coach Hire services We have a number of coach companies in the Berkshire region who provide a comprehensive range of executive and standard coaches, all available for hire.
		Berkshire Promotional Bus and Coach Hire We have a number of bus companies in the Berkshire region who provide a comprehensive range of promotional and standard buses, all available for hire.
		Berkshire Corporate Accommodation Services Designed for businesses requiring 50+ nights accommodation per month, we have the ideal solution which is not only free, but can save your company up to 40% on its current accommodation spend.
	www.ukcorporatesolutions.com /services/county/Berkshire.htm (878 words)

	The Great British Kitchen
		It comprises of the Thames and Kennet valleys and the Berkshire Downs.
		Berkshire began life in the mid-7th century when a kinsman of Cenwalh, King of Wessex, received from his royal relative a large tract of land roughly approximating to the north and western parts of the county.
		The Berkshire is a traditional pork pig that produces some mouth-watering joints and chops with a ‘crackling’ that is said to be second to none.
	www.greatbritishkitchen.co.uk /rc_berks.htm (1800 words)

	Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
		Berkshire covers an area of some 500 square miles with it's main towns being the city of Reading, Eton, Slough, Maidenhead, Ascot, Bracknell, Newbury and Windsor.
		The rest of the County of Berkshire is administererd by a two-tier system provided by the Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire Districts along with Oxfordshire County Council.
		Berkshire is a keystone in the heartland of Southern England, with the River Thames as its northern border.
	www.camelotintl.com /heritage/counties/england/berkshire.html (601 words)

	The history of the Cirl Bunting in Berkshire
		The Berkshire Downs were clearly a favoured haunt, so there exists the possibility that this local population had already become established by the 1860s, while remaining unknown to naturalists for decades afterwards.
		The end of a notable era on the Berkshire Downs was marked by a male near Compton in July 1976.
		Both the western part of the Berkshire Downs and the Inkpen Hill district are generally higher than the eastern downland around Streatley, and may not be sheltered enough for the Cirl Bunting.
	www.berksbirds.co.uk /articles/cirlbuntingsinberks.asp (5039 words)

	West Berkshire County (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This is the point where the stream forces its way through the gap between the downs country (which forms the western half of Berkshire) and the Chilterns in Oxfordshire; the scenery is extremely picturesque, and the whole region is rich in historical associations.
		The northern slopes of the Berkshire Downs is King Alfred’s country par excellence.
		The southern slope of the downs is also dotted with relics of British and Roman occupation, but is less abrupt than in the northern; and on this side the valley of the Lambourn and a series of spurs break the chalk mass into the ridges and hollows in which many delightful villages nestle.
	www.british-towns.net /england/west_berkshire.asp (2166 words)

	Pictures of Berkshire
		Situated in the heart of Southern England, the County of Berkshire, also known as 'Royal Berkshire' is home to several well known Towns and Cities, such as Windsor, where the famous Royal retreat Windsor Castle can be found.
		Berkshire also boasts many picturesque Villages with views across the River Thames absolutely stunning.
		This town lies on the extremities of the Berkshire Downs and the Chiltern Hills at a point where the waters of the rivers Thames...
	www.picturesofengland.com /England/Berkshire (385 words)

	Berkshire
		Berkshire is situated south of the Thames and to the north is the county of Oxfordshire, to the south is Hampshire, to the west is Wiltshire and to the east is Middlesex.
		With the major hills the Berkshire Downs or White Horse Hills.
		Berkshire is home to the scenes of wars between Alfred and the Danes in the 9th century and also a role in the Civil Wars during the time Stephen to the death of Charles I reign.
	www.britain.tv /travel_berkshire.shtml (201 words)

	Berkshire Corporate Events and Team Building
		Berkshire in the heart of Southern England (often referred to as 'Royal Berkshire' as it is so closely linked with the British Royal Family) is veined with country roads and leafy lanes; pretty villages lie throughout the county.
		The Ascot racecourse is of course famous for the annual horse racing festival known as 'Royal Ascot' which is attended by the monarch and numerous ladies wearing absurdly big hats.
		Berkshire is as scenic as many other parts of England with the River Thames flowing by magnificent Windsor Castle and the acres of rolling hills which make up the Chiltern Hills.
	www.chillisauce.co.uk /corporate-events/berkshire (466 words)

	Berkshire History: The Legends of King Alfred (Berkshire Downs), Part 1
		At Englefield they were halted by Aethelwulf, the Ealdorman of Berkshire, and his men, and it was here that the first clash in the Kingdom between the old enemies took place.
		It was but a few days later that the Danes, flush with confidence at their holding Reading, marched out to attack the Saxons who had retreated up onto the Berkshire Downs to reassemble their armies on King’s Standing Hill (Cholsey).
		Over the next few months King Alfred and his men were able to wage a guerrilla war against the Danes from their hiding places on the Berkshire Downs and in the Somerset Marshes.
	www.berkshirehistory.com /legends/alfred01.html (2667 words)

	UKtouristinfo.com [the ultimate guide to the UK]
		Berkshire occupies about 500 square miles in the heart of Southern England.
		Though much of it is densely populated, the leafy lanes of Berkshire, its pretty villages and traditional pubs, offer as enticing a prospect of the English countryside as you would find anywhere.
		Berkshire is often referred to as 'Royal Berkshire' because of its close links to the British Royal Family.
	www.uktouristinfo.com /county.php?county=berkshire (284 words)

	Golden Retriever Breed Council
		The Berkshire Downs and Chilterns Golden Retriever Club was founded in 1978 by a small group of enthusiasts from the five counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxford, Hertfordshire and Hampshire, an area later extended to include Middlesex and Wiltshire.
		The Counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Hampshire, Middlesex and Wiltshire.
		Candidates for membership of the club shall be proposed by one member and seconded by another and be ratified by the executive committee.
	www.goldenretrievers.co.uk /application/clubs/bdcgrc/index.php (225 words)

	BerksFHS Family Historian Sep 2002 -The Berkshire Yeomanry 1794-2000 by Simon Frost
		In the spring of 1794 the first troop of Berkshire Yeomanry, styled the Abingdon Independent Cavalry, was formed, and by 1804 eleven independent troops had been raised in Berkshire.
		In July 1945 the Berkshire Yeomanry sailed with the invasionary force on Operation Zipper aimed at the recapture of Malaya.
		The museum is currently researching the names of all those who died in service with the Berkshire Yeomanry in order to create a memorial in their honour in the form of a Book of Remembrance.
	www.berksfhs.org.uk /journal/Sep2002/BerkshireYeomanry.htm (1101 words)

	The Wessex Tourist Guide - Berkshire Attractions
		The north of Berkshire was particularly associated with the early Wessex kings and it was probably at the Royal Palace of Cholsey that St. Birinus sought out King Cynegils, in AD 634, and gained permission to convert his people to Christianity.
		Berkshire is the nearest Gateway into Wessex from London and the Royal Connection remains with the main Royal Castle at Windsor.
		It was on this beautiful spot on the Berkshire Downs that his weary steed halted and here the Earl decided to build himself a house as a country refuge for his love, the Queen of Bohemia.
	www.chard.ic24.net /berkshireattractions.html (7705 words)

	Goring and Streatley travel guide - Wikitravel
		Goring and Streatley are twin villages in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the boundary of Berkshire and Oxfordshire, in England.
		Strictly speaking Goring is in Oxfordshire and Streatley in Berkshire, but as everything in both villages is in reasonably easy walking distance of everything else it seems better to deal with them as one.
		It regularly wins prizes for the quality of its beer and is housed in a 13th century hall house which has been in the licensees' family for over 200 years, has a large garden and is next to the village cricket ground.
	wikitravel.org /en/Goring_and_Streatley (793 words)

	The West Berkshire Golf Course
		Welcome to The West Berkshire, founded in 1975 the Club is renowned for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
		Set on the Berkshire Downs, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the location offers the players a peaceful round of golf amongst tree-lined fairways and many areas of the course provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
		The modern construction techniques used on greens and tees ensure that the golf course is always presented in good condition and playable at all times of the year.
	www.thewbgc.co.uk /index.htm (147 words)

	BERKSHIRE COUNTRY PROPERTY FOR SALE, BERKSHIRE EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY FOR SALE,BERKSHIRE FARM PROPERTY FOR SALE,BERKSHIRE ...
		Berkshire is a county of contrasts; urban and industrial sprawls lie close to picture postcard villages and tranquil waterways, flat plains border rolling hills.
		In the north, the Berkshire Downs stretch as far as the Ridgeway, which marks the border between Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
		The M4 dissects the Downs and the rest of the county from east to west.
	www.sandshomesearch.com /propertyforsale/berkshire.htm (1140 words)

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		The location of settlement on the hill owes much to the presence of a spring line beneath the escarpment of the Berkshire Downs.
		The occurrence of springs and deeper groundwater in the area surrounding Blewburton is described and mapped.
		The post war history of water supply in the village is briefly considered and brought up to date with instrumental data from the last decade.
	www.lhi.org.uk /docs/Geology__Water.doc (201 words)

	Marlborough Running Club \| Events \| Marlborough Downs Challenge
		A scenic one lap route across the Wiltshire Downs, along Wansdyke and through Avebury Stone Circle.
		The 2006 Marlborough Downs Challenge (Race Permit TRA/56/05) was held on Saturday 20th May.
		Two miles of the route is on roads, the rest is cross country on tracks or footpaths.
	www.marlboroughrunningclub.co.uk /downchallenge.shtm (539 words)

	About Berkshire \| RightNow Technologies
		The name Berkshire derives from the great forest of birch trees called Bearroc - the Celtic word for hilly - and the traditional home of the ancient British god/spirit Herne the Hunter...
		Berkshire covers about 500 square miles and its principal towns and cities are:
		It has a range of chalk hills south of the Thames as its northern border extending to the Vale of the White Horse and the county runs from the flat fields of the Thames Valley to the Chiltern Hills, then beyond Reading to the Berkshire Downs.
	www.rightnow.com /about/abou_care_berks.html (254 words)

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