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  Birchgrove, Swansea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Birchgrove (Welsh: Y Gellifedw) is the name of a community and a large village in the city and county of Swansea, south Wales.
It is situated roughly between the flood plain of the River Tawe and Drummau Mountain.
It was sunk in 1845, to a depth of approximately 100 feet.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Birchgrove,_Swansea   (580 words)

  
 BIRCHGROVE COLLIERIES: AN OUTLINE HISTORY - Paul Reynolds
Hopkinson and Sons and in 1882 and 1883 the owners are "Owners of Birchgrove Colliery", implying that the Inspector himself was not altogether clear as to the actual owners of the property.
It was to the west of Birchgrove Pit, towards the foot of the incline that ran down to the Swansea Vale Railway (SS 698 989).
Birchgrove Old Pit resumed work after a month's standstill in September 1901, although at the time this was seen only as a temporary step until new pits could be developed higher up the valley.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/petehutch/Birchgrove.htm   (4043 words)

  
 Birchgrove prior to St. John's Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
This is a brief history of Birchgrove, prior to the building of St. John's Church.
Upon learning that churchgoers in Birchgrove had to walk once a month to the Parish of Llansamlet for the communion service, he decided to do something to improve the situation by building a church for them.
It was at a memorable meeting of the Church Council on the 28th October 1959, that the tender of the Mills Bros., Birchgrove, for £ 1,965 was accepted.
www.page-net.com /swansea.localhistory/llansamlet/pages/birchgrove.htm   (902 words)

  
 Birchgrove Public School - Birchgrove, Sydney
Birchgrove Public School is proud to support a vibrant and diverse music programme.
Birchgrove Public School performing ensembles are regular participants in the Department of Education’s Instrumental Festival at the Sydney Opera House, the Ryde East Music Festival, the local St John’s Fete and the NSW Band Festival.
The Birchgrove Public School music programme is the most diverse on the Peninsula and a very comprehensive programme for a primary school.
www.birchgrove-p.schools.nsw.edu.au /music.htm   (427 words)

  
 Birchgrove Colliery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Throughout the history the Birchgrove collieries the main pit was the original pit of 0847 (sometimes known as Birchgrove Old Pit).
Probably it was found to be more economical to work the coal through Birchgrove Pit, for the abandonment plans for Brothers Pit were not deposited until 1932, the year that Birchgrove Pit itself was abandoned.
It is quite likely that this level had been worked on and off throughout the history of the Birchgrove Collieries: the 1914 Ordnance Survey map appears to show a tramway from the level down to Sisters Pit.
www.page-net.com /swansea.localhistory/llansamlet/pages/bgcoll.htm   (3796 words)

  
 Welcome to the Birchgrove Group
The stone and its installation were funded by individual sponsors including Birchgrove reader Stuart, who completed a sponsored cycle ride from Lands End to John O'Groats.
The Birchgrove Woodland is on the north-eastern edge of Swindon in Wiltshire.
There is a hardcore path that skirts the perimeter of the Birchgrove plot which is suitable for wheelchairs.
www.birchgrovegroup.org /woodland.html   (530 words)

  
 Birchgrove House, Dublin Road, Oranbeg, Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Birchgrove House, Dublin Road, Oranbeg, Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Birchgrove House is an ideal base for touring the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and Lough Mask and Lough Corrib, each of which is an ideal way to spend a day.
Once you stay at Birchgrove house we are sure you will want to return as many Guests have in the past.
www.dirl.com /galway/oranmore/birchgrove.htm   (240 words)

  
 Birchgrove   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Established in 1972, Birchgrove has become known for two things dear to the hearts of gardeners, a great range of plants and high standards of quality at an affordable price.
Alongside Birchgrove you will find the Spalding Flower Bulb Museum which illustrates to the visitor the heyday of the local bulb industry, which brought fame and fortune to the district of Spalding.
Birchgrove is open 7 days a week all year round (except Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day).
www.spalding.org.uk /birchgrove.html   (442 words)

  
 Birchgrove railway station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Birchgrove railway station is a railway station serving Birchgrove, near Cardiff in South Wales.
It is located on the Coryton Line, with the station situated beneath the A469.
Map and aerial photo of Birchgrove railway station from Multimap.com
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Birchgrove_railway_station   (247 words)

  
 Wyau Birchgrove - Adre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Mae Wyau Birchgrove yn gwmni teuluol sy'n darparu wyau maes i ystod eang o gwsmeriaid yng Nghymru.
Mae Wyau Birchgrove wedi bod yn gweithredu ers dros 30 mlynedd.
Mae gan Wyau Birchgrove bolisi cyflawn HACCP, ac y mae pob aelod sy'n gysylltiedig gyda'r cynhyrchu a'r dosbarthu o'r wyau maes wedi llwyddo i gael achrediad 100/1539/5.
www.birchgrove-eggs.co.uk /welsh/index.html   (223 words)

  
 Birchgrove, Cardiff, South Glamorgan - pub details # beerintheevening.com
NB: Information may be incomplete or out of date as this pub is not currently registered.
The Birchgrove has live music on the first Saturday of every month, and Sky TV to show all major sporting occasions.
At the rear of the pub is a pleasant beer garden, perfect for those long summer months.
www.beerintheevening.com /pubs/s/11/11128/Birchgrove/Cardiff   (298 words)

  
 Birchgrove
Birchgrove House is a comfortable modern bungalow with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere situated about 1.5 km outside of the picturesque village of Oranmore, and about 8 km outside of Galway city, the cultural capital of the west of Ireland.
It is an ideal base, as it is situated on the main national routes, and is especially popular for touring the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, Lough Mask and Lough Corrib, each of which comes recommended by our guests.
We provide you with the best of modern facilities with old fashioned hospitality and greet you on arrival with a cup of tea or coffee.
homepage.eircom.net /~birchgrove   (350 words)

  
 AEGiS-BBC: Memorial for HIV haemophiliacs
On Tuesday a two-and-a-half ton engraved boulder was hoisted into place to mark the completion of the project, funded by a support group known as the Birchgrove Group.
The boulder, which will be officially unveiled next spring, is inscribed with the words: "Birchgrove.
The Birchgrove Group has run as a patient support group for over 12 years and was started by a small group of patients in Cardiff who were infected by HIV.
www.aegis.com /news/bbc/2003/BB030906.html   (479 words)

  
 Birchgrove, Upper Arcan Road, Marybank, Muir of Ord presented by A1 Tourism
Birchgrove, Upper Arcan Road, Marybank, Muir of Ord presented by A1 Tourism
At Muir-of-Ord cross the railway bridge, and turn left onto the A832 west road towards Marybank.
Follow for 3 miles to Birchgrove BandB sign on the left.
www.a1tourism.com /uk/birchgrove.html   (131 words)

  
 Welcome to the Birchgrove Group
Birchgrove is a support group and platform for views for people with haemophilia infected with HIV through blood products in Great Britain.
Over the last 20 years Birchgrove has gone through many changes, as has the developing world of medicine, our life expectation and also the loss of over 850 people living with haemophilia and HIV in The UK to date.
There is a contacts page if you want to get in touch.
www.birchgrovegroup.org   (88 words)

  
 Welcome To Birchgrove Garden Centre
Birchgrove Garden Centre has been growing quality Plants, for over 30 years.
Reared and tended by some of the most dedicated professional enthusiasts you are guaranteed to find a superb choice of growing products hand picked by our experts.
Enjoy a few stress free hours with a wander round Birchgrove Garden Centre.
www.birchgrovegc.co.uk /gardencentre.html   (129 words)

  
 Welcome To The Spalding Bulb Museum
The Spalding Bulb Museum is situated within the grounds of Birchgrove.
The Museum is dedicated to all those who created and worked within the flower bulb industry from 1880 to today.
There are several hovels full of equipment built specially, or converted for use within the Bulb Industry.
www.birchgrovegc.co.uk /bulbmuseum.html   (207 words)

  
 Balmain Soccer Club | Birchgrove triumphs against 9 men, Reserves suffer first loss
Birchgrove triumphs against 9 men, Reserves suffer first loss
After conceding 2 quick goals, Birchgrove fought back well in the second half to overrun their opposition, who had two players sent off - final score 4-2.
Earlier, the Reserve team fell for the classic sucker punch as their opponents defended in numbers all day then caught the Tigers on the break to take the game 1-0.
www.balmainsoccerclub.com /archives/match_reports/000080.php   (112 words)

  
 Birchgrove Ullapool Scotland - Hostel Reviews & Ratings
Our customers have rated and reviewed Birchgrove in Ullapool.
The average rating is displayed for each category and reviews can be read by clicking the link under the 'Hostel Ratings' panel.
We do not mark up this rate so you can be confident that booking here is as cheap as it gets!
www.hostelworld.com /hosteldetails.php/Birchgrove-Ullapool-8669   (512 words)

  
 Birchgrove Bed and Breakfast - Isle of Mull - Birchgrove Bed and Breakfast Reviews - TripAdvisor
We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Birchgrove Bed and Breakfast and Isle of Mull each week.
Birchgrove is a lovely B and B just outside Craignure, Mull.
Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Isle of Mull tourism, attractions, maps and much more.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g186584-d578805-Reviews-Birchgrove_Bed...   (463 words)

  
 Birchgrove Bridge Opening   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Birchgrove Bridge in the background, Minister Bowen said the Project, while directed at the fishing industry, is also linked to agricultural production, tourism and the travelling public.
The Project for the Improvement of Fish Marketing in Grenville was first discussed in 1996, when Prime Minister Keith Mitchell made an Official Visit to
The ribbon cutting was done by Birchgrove resident, 94 year old Catherine Ventour, as the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition Tilman Thomas, Ambassador Kato and other dignitaries, along with local residents applauded.
www.nnpnews.com /March04/Birchgrove-bridge-opening.htm   (290 words)

  
 Birchgrove - Ullapool, Scotland Youth Hostels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Check availability and Book your bed at Birchgrove
Welcome to Birchgrove e beautiful fishing village of Ullapool on the west coast of Scotland.
Here at Birchgrove we have very well presented,comfortable accommodation comprising of 2 double en-suite bedrooms and 1 double room with private facilities.
www.bootsnall.com /hostels/d/8669/Birchgrove.php   (264 words)

  
 Birchgrove Beadworks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Every beaded piece is unique - truly one of a kind, as no design is duplicated or repeated in another.
Carolyn (Sarah) Sheridan is the creator of the Birchgrove collection.
She lives in a woodland cabin, near the Columbia River, North of Colville, Washington.
www.birchgrovebeadworks.com   (115 words)

  
 Birchgrove - Ullapool, Scotland
Ullapool Hostels > Hotels & Guesthouses > Birchgrove
Welcome to Birchgrove here in the beautiful fishing village of Ullapool on the west coast of Scotland.
A hostel is an accommodation where you can get a bed in a shared dorm room.
www.hostelz.com /hotel/32142-Birchgrove   (504 words)

  
 No smoking Bed and Breakfast in Lochdon, Mull   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Ingrid and John would like to welcome you to
Birchgrove is now open until the 16th September 2006
One double room is on the ground floor,
www.isle-of-mull.demon.co.uk   (147 words)

  
 Jangles - Bitser Bo-Jangles of Birchgrove - The Grey Ghost (Awards, Rainbow Bridge, Travel)
Jangles - Bitser Bo-Jangles of Birchgrove - The Grey Ghost (Awards, Rainbow Bridge, Travel)
Bitser Bo Jangles tells you about himself, his ancestors, his beautiful sister Jendi, and takes you on a virtual tour of the world.
Place a patch for a loved companion on his Memorial Quilt
www.geocities.com /jangles2_2000   (48 words)

  
 Birchgrove Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
You are here: Towns -> Towns in South Wales -> Birchgrove
Do you live in or near Birchgrove, or perhaps you're a regular visitor?
If so, why not help promote Birchgrove to potential visitors by writing a description of the town for this page?
www.aboutbritain.com /towns/birchgrove.asp   (379 words)

  
 Birchgrove Real Estate - realestate.com.au
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www.realestate.com.au /realestate/nsw/birchgrove/inner+west   (430 words)

  
 Swansea: Including Birchgrove and Clydach: Including Birchgrove and Clydach
Swansea: Including Birchgrove and Clydach: Including Birchgrove and Clydach
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www.travelingo.org /books/1858871182   (110 words)

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