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  GENUKI: Biddulph
Biddulph Hall, anciently the residence of the Biddulph family, was at the north end of the parish, and its site is now occupied by a neat house in the Italian style.
A little beyond it, on the borders of Cheshire, are the remains of a Druidical temple, called the Bridestones, and consisting of eight upright freestones, two of which stand within a semicircle formed by the other six.
John Bateman erected a handsome church at Knypersley, in the southern part of the parish in 1850 and conferred the incumbency on the Rev Philip Dowe, BA.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/STS/Biddulph/index.html   (464 words)

  
 Biddulph Saracens
The older people in Biddulph are reluctant to talk of them.Given local reticence and the absence of solid facts, local legend appears to explain their presence.
South of Biddulph, in the county town of Stafford, curious things were happening in the 12th Century, and the evidence is still there to see in the two parish churches - St Chad's and St Mary's.
Biddulph church has even claimed to have a link with the crusades and the Knights Templar, because of a series of stone coffin lids with Norman cross and sword designs carved on them, now along the sides of the church.
upia.moonfruit.com /biddulphsaracens   (1483 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Moor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Moors MOORS [Moors] nomadic people of the northern shores of Africa, originally the inhabitants of Mauretania.
Bannockburn BANNOCKBURN [Bannockburn], moor and parish, Stirling, central Scotland, on the Bannock River.
In 1547 he was a free master at Antwerp and by 1549 was employed as a court painter to the house of Hapsburg.
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Moor   (623 words)

  
 Week 6 workshop
This area of Biddulph Moor was certainly occupied during the Bronze Age, and may well be a relict element of Mesolithic activity.
The colliery was formerly known as the Biddulph Valley Coal and Ironworks, and during the opencasting operation the blast furnaces of the bar iron works came to light.
The observant amongst you may have noticed a large pink scar on the side of Biddulph moor as you panned south from The Cloud toward the north of Biddulph in the VR movie.
www.staffs.ac.uk /schools/sciences/geography/staff/harrist/landev/stokeshop.htm   (4865 words)

  
 BDGHS - Meeting Reports
The ownership of the Hall was retained by the Biddulph family until the date of this studio extension and the present owners have begun to research how the family history has affected the buildings.
His decision to produce a book on Biddulph Moor was kindled by an interest in the area in which he has lived for the last forty years.
The finishing touch was the use of a painting by Charles W. Brown, a Biddulph Moor man, for the cover.
www.lnw1.demon.co.uk /bdghs/previous.htm   (7964 words)

  
 Biddulph - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Biddulph is a town in Staffordshire, England, just north of Stoke-on-Trent, and has a population of about 25,000.
Biddulph is home to Biddulph Grange a house and landscaped gardens owned by the National Trust.
Biddulph is also home to Selectus Ltd, one time sole manufacturers of ribbon in the UK.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Biddulph   (169 words)

  
 Antiques Roadshow UK: Highlights: Biddulph
The Biddulph Valley lies in the moorlands of Staffordshire, about 25 miles south of Manchester, near the headwaters of the mighty River Trent.
In Old English, the name Biddulph means "by diggings," implying that the mineral riches of the valley were discovered long, long ago.
It was the same geologic phenomena that created the Pennine Mountains that also created the ridges of Mow Cop and Biddulph Moor, where rich deposits ripe for quarrying and mining developed over the course of eons.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/antiquesuk/highlights/biddulph.html   (436 words)

  
 Peak District FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
A story first known to have been published in the 19th century is that a group of captives were brought back from the Middle East by crusaders in the 12th century and given homes on Biddulph Moor.
A variant on this is that an individual Arab ("Moor") was made Bailey (keeper) of the moor in the same period.
Mr Tagg died on the moor and his body was not found until 15 weeks later: 27th March 1954.
home.freeuk.net /peakscan/faq_s___peak_district.htm   (1391 words)

  
 Nixon
Right is a photograph of William Nixon born on the 16 March 1850 at Biddulph Moor.
Ernest Nixon born 1880 at Biddulph Moor married Phoebe Ann Bailey in 1900 at Rushton Church.
Right is Phoebe Nixon born 1904 on her marriage to Neville Brooks in 1930 at Biddulph Moor.
fp.waltons.plus.com /nixon.htm   (142 words)

  
 Staffordshire (United Kingdom)
A flag for the town of Biddulph, Staffordshire, can be seen on the webpage at http://www.nigelmachin.co.uk/biddulph/ten.htm.
The St. George's cross flag on the Biddulph flag is because the town is in England.
One line (and only one line) in a report of a Town Council meeting on the web site of the Biddulph Chronicle states as follows: "The design for the Biddulph flag was chosen from the examples submitted." This report is dated 18th February, but no year is provided.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/gb-e-stf.html   (490 words)

  
 Biddulph - Family History, Genealogy, Surnames and Local History.
I have heard that there is a printed book with the history of the LEIGH family of Biddulph but I haven't been able to find it.
Ps William was footman to the Twyford family at the Moor House at one time but later bacame a coal miner.
The address on the birth certificate is Ridgefields Farm, Biddulph Moor.
www.curiousfox.com /history/staffordshire_3.html   (1934 words)

  
 New Page 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Biddulph is a growing town in the north of Staffordshire.
This is symbolic of the way in which people try to work together to produce a happy and safer environment for us all to share.
There was so much traffic in Biddulph that the High Street got jammed, so the council have built a relief road.
www.englishmartyrs.staffs.sch.uk /around_our_local_area.htm   (300 words)

  
 The District of Staffordshire Moorlands (Electoral Changes) Order 2001
(2) The parish shall be divided into five parish wards which shall bear the names Biddulph East, Biddulph Moor, Biddulph North, Biddulph South and Biddulph West; and each parish ward shall comprise the area of the district ward bearing the same name.
(3) The number of councillors to be elected for each of the Biddulph Moor and Biddulph South parish wards shall be two, and for each of the Biddulph East, Biddulph North and Biddulph West parish wards shall be six.
The parishes of Checkley and Draycott in the Moors
www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2001/20011448.htm   (1363 words)

  
 Biddulph Grange Country Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The source of the stream lies just outside the map on the ridge above Biddulph Moor, only 1km from the source of the Trent, but this stream feeds into the Dane at Congleton then on to the Irish Sea.
Away from this valley the park is a mixture of gentle sloping open pasture, runnable woodland and dense rhododendron.
The first Local Event was staged in October of that year and in each year subsequent to that we have held a Local Event in August to coincide with a programme of other outdoor and arts events held in Biddulph.
www.sisyphus.demon.co.uk /POTOC/png/2005-07.areaprofile.BG.html   (518 words)

  
 Meetic > Dating in Biddulph Moor, UK
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singles.meetic.com /staffordshire/biddulph-moor-dating.htm   (198 words)

  
 Ashmole   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The lord of Biddulph in the early 12th century, Ormus le Guidon, 'the standard-bearer', is reputed to have returned from the Crusades with a Saracen mason whose family settled on Biddulgh Moor (John Sleigh.
The rector of Biddulph (Biddulph Moor had been in the possession of Dieulacres Abbey) - for one year only - entered the trade of those recorded in his parish register.
The sight of Biddulph Hall, which masons themselves having presumably built and decorated, in ruins, did not dispose them to initiating a Parliamentary colonel and his brother-in-later.
www.bessel.org /helmer/ashmole.htm   (2912 words)

  
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In conclusion, the principle of a an A5 takeaway use is acceptable in this location in the centre of Biddulph Moor providing there is no adverse impact on residential properties which surround the site.
Amended plans have been submitted detailing the proposed extractor system to be used to tackle any smells and odour generated by the proposed use.
With regards to the need for a takeaway and the suitability of the area for such a use there are no existing hot food takeaways in Biddulph Moor and there is no justification to refuse the application on a perceived lack of need.
www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk /downloads/Report_05_1321.doc   (1726 words)

  
 Biddulph & District Genealogy & Historical Society
The aim of the Society is to promote genealogy and local history particularly pertaining to the Biddulph area.
If you are researching your Biddulph roots, or have an interest in the history of Biddulph and the surrounding area, then do please come along.
The history of Biddulph High Street: although work is currently delayed, it is hoped to pick up on this project soon.
www.lnw1.demon.co.uk /bdghs/bdghs.htm   (982 words)

  
 Flower Delivery Biddulph Moor | Florists Biddulph Moor | Send Flowers Biddulph Moor | Online Flower Shop
You can send a full range of premium quality flower bouquets to be delivered to Biddulph Moor.
Serenata Flowers is one of the leading Florists in the UK and delivers flowers daily to Biddulph Moor.
You can rest assure that your flower order to Biddulph Moor is treated with the utmost care by our professional florists.
www.serenataflowers.com /sendflowers.asp?flowerdelivery=Biddulph_Moor   (596 words)

  
 Biddulph High School Reunion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
e-mail the Biddulph webmaster now with your suggestions - just match your comments to the picture or go to the guestbook with ideas.....
He is a former rock star of outstanding talent who never quite made the lucky break.
The dude on the right has attitude, regular readers may recognise him as will customers in numerous Biddulph drinking establishments.
homepage.ntlworld.com /nigel.machin/biddulph_new_site/reunion/reunion1.htm   (195 words)

  
 Pictures of Biddulph Moor, Staffordshire, England. Biddulph Moor hotels, accommodation, Photographs, history, maps and ...
Biddulph Moor hotels, accommodation, Photographs, history, maps and attractions
There is currently no description available for Biddulph Moor.
Show all websites for Biddulph Moor and submit your own.
www.picturesofengland.com /England/Staffordshire/Biddulph_Moor/detailed   (331 words)

  
 Staffordshire Police - A new chapter in rural policing (29 April 2002)
A new chapter in rural policing will begin in the Staffordshire Moorlands where a police commander is taking a leaf out of her father’s book to drive home policing issues on board mobile libraries.
Starting next month (May), villagers in Denford, Longsdon, Stanley Moor, Stanley, Thorneyedge and Bagnall, followed by Heaton, Rushton, Biddulph Park, Biddulph Moor and Rudyard will be able to take away crime reduction advice and speak to police officers at the same time as picking up an Inspector Morse mystery or Ruth Rendell whodunnit.
Inspector Helen Jones, of Leek Local Policing Unit, has spearheaded the scheme — thought to be the first of its type in the country — which involves using established library runs as mobile police surgeries.
www.staffordshire.police.uk /news076.htm   (608 words)

  
 Liberal Democrat Local Party Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
We represent diverse communities, having representatives in Biddulph, Biddulph Moor, Brown Edge, Endon/Stanley, Forsbrook/ Blythe Bridge and Leek.
Kidsgrove is in the Staffs Moorlands Consituency but Kidsgrove is in the Newcastle Borough Council Area where we hold seats on that Council.
Regular Focus leaflets are distributed all year round to keep local residents up to date about issues that affect their communities.
www.libdemstaffsmoorlands.org.uk /LD1.htm   (163 words)

  
 Top Agents : Estate and Letting Agents in the UK : Staffordshire
The county has 2 cities, 21 towns, 181 parishes and 670 villages.
In the north and south of the county it is very hilly with heaths and moors and areas of great natural beauty.
The middle and southern parts are level and plain.
www.topagents.co.uk /zone/staffordshire.html   (519 words)

  
 Choice
Biddulph Moor - Biddulph - Gillow Heath - Congleton - Buglawton - Macclesfield
Biddulph Moor, Biddulph and Congleton to Macclesfield (all day) return
Biddulph Moor and Park Lane to City Centre - day return
www.bakerbus.co.uk /timetable/service.php?svcno=99   (160 words)

  
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Roy Calver was a man in for as he raced to another win in the Banger class his winning lap score was 65 with Anthony Wyper just behind him with 64 in second place, then it was Mike Tomkinson with 59 and Miles Chapman with 42 in fourth place.
With a race score of 81, the Biddulph club promoter Colin Eardley was well pleased with a race win, finishing a single lap behind him in second place was Paul Jenkinson, then it was Mark Cooper with 76 in third place followed by Pete Ayriss with 75 and Mike Tomkinson with 73.
Race two saw Mark Cooper set a new best lap score with 73 as he raced away from Biddulph Moor racer Craig McInerney in second place behind Mark with 69, another racer finishing with 69 was Anthony Wyper in third place, then we had Tom Houlker on 61 laps in fourth place.
www.brca.org /Sections/ova_e_12/news/BritishOpen2005+pictures.doc   (1102 words)

  
 Thomas William Twyford
At the date of the 1891 census the family seemed to be on holiday and staying at a hotel in Southport, Lancashire
Thomas W Twyford and his family lived successively at Shelton, Endon, Moor House Biddulph and finally at Whitmore Hall, where Thomas became a breeder of Labrador Retrievers and became a member of the North Staffs Hunt.
Whitmore Hall is a Grade I listed building, designated as a house of outstanding architectural and historical interest.
www.thepotteries.org /people/twyford_thos.htm   (140 words)

  
 Compare Picture
The pictures below show how Biddulph looked in the old days.
If you move your mouse over them you can see how they look today.
I am not sure when the original picture was taken.
homepages.nildram.co.uk /~porter16/bidd_reunited/piccompare.htm   (141 words)

  
 GENUKI: New Brampton (Derbyshire) Burials - Biddulph to Boyton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
GENUKI: New Brampton (Derbyshire) Burials - Biddulph to Boyton
New Brampton (Derbyshire) Burials - Biddulph to Boyton
The information on this page (formerly part of Jayne's North East Derbyshire website) is provided by courtesy of Jayne McHugh and others See Derbyshire GENUKI Service Providers for contact details.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/DBY/NewBrampton/bramburb1.html   (145 words)

  
 Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
We hope you find the site of some use and would be grateful for feedback in our ‘Guest Book’.
The ground and changing pavilion have recently been subject to a massive modernisation and there is ample parking available.
Formed as a humble lads and dads Under 13 side in 1996, the team has now moved the full circle and back to it’s original home at Mill Hayes football ground.
www.bmwfc.co.uk /index.htm   (240 words)

  
 Photojenic - Catalog - Rolling landscapes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
There is also a version of this background available with the leafs about to fall.
Taken from a layby on the A38 between Ashburton and Chudleigh.
Looking over the Staffordshire Moorlands from Biddulph Moor.
www.photojenic.co.uk /rolling.html   (134 words)

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