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In the News (Sat 11 Oct 08)

  
  Brantwood and Gardens Lake District UK and Cumbria Historical Houses and Gardens
Brantwood was the home John Ruskin from 1872 until the death of Ruskin in 1900.
Brantwood used to be the home of William Linton who was a printer and engraver, his wife writing Victorian novels and the house being built around 1797 and being little more than a large cottage.
It is advisable to contact Brantwood prior to your visit if there is something specific you wish to see or any alterations have been made to the Opening times and the attraction itself.
lakedistrictletsgo.co.uk /attractions/attractions_pages/brantwood.html   (574 words)

  
 BWNC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Brantwood is accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospital Associations and licensed by the Division of Facility Services of North Carolina to serve eighty residents.
Brantwood offers both private and semi-private accommodations, a private, landscaped courtyard and several day rooms and parlors ideal for visiting, playing games or private family gatherings.
Brantwood offers Granville Medical Center patients a smooth transition from acute care to skilled nursing services allowing individuals to stay in Granville County under the care of their personal physician.
www.granvillemedical.com /brantwood.html   (598 words)

  
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Today Brantwood is a popular resort for visitors, scholars and students from many parts of the world.
Brantwood's living Garden Gnome is Peter Wright whose skill of handicraft, especially in the ancient tasks of charcoal-burning, hurdle making and generally creating masterpieces out of Brantwood timber, are quite remarkable.
Here, the Goldola is setting down passengers close to Brantwood's lakeside gardens, right alongside the small harbour built by John Ruskin and his helpers.
www.rusmus.f9.co.uk   (345 words)

  
 [Review of] The Brantwood Diary of John Ruskin
The diary he kept at Brantwood from 1876 to 1881 and during part of 1883 does not have the importance or interest of the earlier diaries and notebooks -- if only because it dates from the period after he had completed almost all his major writings on art and society.
Having tried to re-create Ruskin's mind in order to explicate the bits and pieces of his diary, she has produced a work that is neither a scholarly edition alone, nor a biography, but something whose form is reminiscent of recent experimental fiction.
It is therefore most disappointing to report that her presentation of the letters, to which she devotes a third of the volume is in contrast extremely poor.
www.victorianweb.org /cv/Reviews/viljoen.html   (1634 words)

  
 BRANTWOOD
Brantwood Street but in those first 51 years they were often the happy wanderers.
Brantwood's relief and Orangefield's understandable dissappointment were left on the field as the two teams joined the officials for a well
A welcome distraction of cup football as Brantwood have made a tough start to their first division campaign.
hometown.aol.com /captainbeecher/BRANTWOOD.html   (1052 words)

  
 Brantwood Family Dining & Lounge featuring dining & entertainment in the Michiana area.
Brantwood Family Dining and Lounge featuring dining and entertainment in the Michiana area.
Brantwood was platted on October 1, 1859, and consisted of fifteen blocks a public square in the center named Washington Square, and a section set aside for church grounds.
Later, the name of the post office was changed to Brantwood, and our town was given its present name of North Judson.
www.michianaliving.com /Brantwood1.html   (148 words)

  
 Brantwood Cumbria
The 250-acre estate, Brantwood, on Coniston Water's eastern shore, belonged to John Ruskin, a well-known Victorian painter, poet, and social commentator, who lived here from 1872 until his death in 1900.
The house itself was a large cottage when he bought it, but he further enlarged it, adding a turreted bedroom, dining room, studio, stables, coach house and servants' quarters.
Reach Brantwood by road, by the National Trust Steam Gondola, or by hiking from the village of Coniston.
www.thecumbriadirectory.com /Tourist_Attractions/Historic_Houses_and_Buildings/Brantwood/Brantwood.php   (493 words)

  
 Brantwood-The House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
The word “Brant” is Norse for steep, and the house seems to climb along the fell side and almost grows out of the living rock.
Brantwood is indeed an extraordinary structure, perched on a narrow shelf at the foot of a steep mountain (or “fell”) side, high above Coniston Water.
The original seven rooms that Ruskin used during his lifetime are open to the public and filled with original furniture, art and objects.
www.brantwood.org.uk /thehouse.htm   (109 words)

  
 coniston launch ferry cruise swallows campbell
Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin, the writer, poet and artist - but possibly best known as an art-critic and for championing the works of the artist J M W Turner.
For a more comprehensive guide to Brantwood, including their diary of exhibitions and events you should visit Brantwood's own website.
The very best way to approach Brantwood is from the Lake, and our two traditional timber craft provide an hourly Northern Cruise service from Coniston and a two hourly Southern Cruise service to Brantwood.
www.conistonlaunch.co.uk /brantwood.shtml   (252 words)

  
 Brantwood Children's Home Angel Network Award
Brantwood currently provides care and supervision for up to 30 boys and girls who are dependent, neglected and/or abused and who are in need of care away from the parental home, from ages 10-21 as long as they are attending college or technical school.
In addition, the children are encouraged to become involved in community activities, which gives them the opportunity to build new relationships and further develop their social skills.
Brantwood offers many programs such as the Independent Living Program, which is a long-term, on-site campus that teachers foster teens the tools, skills, knowledge and experience needed to secure employment, housing and assume responsibility once they leave the foster care system.
www.oprah.com /uyl/award/award_20031216_bhc.jhtml   (459 words)

  
 Brantwood
John Ruskin was one of the greatest figures of the Victorian age, poet, artist, critic, social revolutionary and conservationist.
After many visits to the Lake District from the age of five onwards, his affection for the Lakes was such that in 1871, when he was 52 he bought Brantwood on the shore of Coniston Water.
Brantwood has been owned since 1951 by the Brantwood Trust, which is now part of the Ruskin Foundation, created by Lancaster University.
www.visitcumbria.com /amb/brantwd.htm   (412 words)

  
 Brantwood Station - New South Wales Cattle Property (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
On the edge of the Pilliga scrub 56 km east of Walgett is CPC's 5,112 hectare fattening block, Brantwood.
Consisting of chocolate and red soils supporting Mitchell grass and native medic plains, Brantwood can carry one beast per two hectares, turning off 3,500 bullocks a year.
Brantwood was purchased in 1994 from the Evans family and the Gordon family who were early settlers in the district.
www.pastoral.com.cob-web.org:8888 /brantwood.html   (184 words)

  
 Afghan Hound Kennel/Breeder History UK - Brantwood
We paraphrase her in order to illustrate the importance of Brantwood Black Sampsons bloodline - " Grandeur in the USA carried the Turkumans to fame when a grandson of Pomegranate (Ch Turkuman Nissims Laurel) won the Hound Group for the first time at the Westminster Show".
An influence reinforced by the existence of both Brantwood Black Sampson and Brantwood Hobah Caleb in the dam side of Zog Of Carloways pedigree.
We hope this insight into Brantwood and mention of several famous dogs descended from their lines has helped put them on the map as a kennel of note.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/s_tillotson/brantwoo.htm   (1601 words)

  
 John Ruskin (1819-1900)
His affection for the Lakes was undiminished, for four years later in 1871, when he was 52 he bought Brantwood, near Coniston, when he learnt that W.J. Linton, the wood-engraver and revolutionary, wished to sell it.
He was visited at Brantwood by many eminent Victorians, including Charles Darwin, Holman Hunt, Kate Greenaway and Henry Holiday.
Ruskin died at Brantwood of influenza on 20 Jan 1900, and is buried in the churchyard of St Andrew's Church in Coniston.
www.visitcumbria.com /ruskin.htm   (620 words)

  
 "Brantwood" - Shopping.com
Rimmed Soup Bowl in the Brantwood pattern by Bridgwood and Son
Coupe Cereal Bowl in the Brantwood pattern by Bridgwood and Son
Oval Serving Platter in the Brantwood pattern by Bridgwood and Son
www.shopping.com /xGS-Brantwood   (603 words)

  
 Brantwood | Museum/Attraction Review | Coniston and Hawkshead | Frommers.com
John Ruskin, poet, artist, and critic, was one of the great figures of the Victorian age and a prophet of social reform, inspiring such diverse men as Proust, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Gandhi.
He moved to his home, Brantwood, on the east side of Coniston Water, in 1872 and lived here until his death in 1900.
The Brantwood stables, designed by Ruskin, have been converted into a tearoom and restaurant, the Jumping Jenny.
www.frommers.com /destinations/conistonandhawkshead/A25708.html   (302 words)

  
 Brantwood, Coniston and places to stay nearby
Brantwood has a series of unusual and experimental gardens laid out by John Ruskin from 1871 – 1886.
Working with the natural materials of the site, Ruskin developed various themes within the ancient woodlands and up on the high moorland behind his home.
Brantwood House and Gardens- 2006 Open daily mid-March to mid-November 11.00am - 5.30pm; Open Wednesday to Sunday mid-November to mid-March 11.00am - 4.30pm.
www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk /brantwood.htm   (207 words)

  
 Brantwood School for Girls | Sheffield | Yorkshire | UK (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Support and care for others is an important part of the school’s ethos and staff place great emphasis on the pastoral care of the girls.
A broad, balanced curriculum and experienced, well qualified and enthusiastic staff have been instrumental in regularly placing Brantwood School at or near the top of local league tables.
 But Brantwood has much more to offer than academic success, we also offer a wide range of extra curricular activities as well as before and after school care.
www.brantwoodschool.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888   (128 words)

  
 Brantwood Villa in Peyia Village, Pafos Cyprus
Brantwood named after the idyllic home of John Ruskin on the banks of Coniston Water in the Lake District is our home in Cyprus.
We have lived in Cyprus for almost 10 years taking about two years to build our beautiful house.
[Unless we are there] Don't also forget that Cyprus, now a member state of the EU is having a massive growth in the housing market, which is set to continue for the foreseeable future, and properties like Brantwood are just not being built, so there is a great shortage of up market houses.
www.brantwood-cyprus.com   (423 words)

  
 Brantwood - Theatre & Concerts (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Brantwood Concert Series opens with soprano Paula Sides and pianist Gary Matthewman.
This event is in it's 16th year with an impressive range of local crafts displayed throughout Brantwood House.
Brantwood Concert Series continues with Alexia Pelling on oboe and Ruth Hollick on piano.
www.brantwood.org.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /theatre.htm   (161 words)

  
 Brantwood Country Hotel - www.brantwoodcountryhotel.co.uk
Reputedly an early Quaker meeting pace, Brantwood stands in three acres of secluced gardens in the picturesque village of Stainton.
Conveniently situated for the Motorway, the Hotel is ideally suited for a tour base for the Lakes or as an overnight Journey Break.
Drive through the archway to the large secure car park at the rear of the hotel into the tranquillity of 'Brantwood' where a warm friendly welcome awaits you.
www.brantwoodcountryhotel.co.uk   (148 words)

  
 Brantwood (Home) 0 - 0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Despite having more than their fair share of possession and several goalscoring opportunity they failed to hit the target and fell further behind the leaders at the top of the table.
The home side reacted well and a few minutes after Brantwood almost taking the lead Donal McCourt was denied by the feet of Brantwood`s impressive goalkeeper Lee Windrum.
Dwyer Hill also had a good opportunity to open the scoring but his shot was well over when he knew he should have done better.
www.lurgancelticfc.com /matchreports/0506/06-04-08_brantwood.html   (508 words)

  
 BRANTWOOD COTTAGE: BLACKHEATH, Cottage/ House holiday accommodation
With new French Country style furnishings throughout, Brantwood can comfortably accommodate parties of up to 8 people, families, golfing groups or newly weds.
Close to walking tracks, views, galleries, antique and craft shops, restaurants, cafes and local attractions, Brantwood is the perfect base for your Blue Mountains experience.
Tariffs are $495 per couple for a 2 night weekend stay and $395 per couple for a 2 night weekday stay.
www.stayz.com.au /19425   (549 words)

  
 Whats on at Brantwood - event/venue guide, box office & ticket info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Explore Brantwood's 250 acres of gardens, pastures, ancient woods and high moors.
Walk among beautifully scented azaleas and bluebells or marvel at magnificent views.
Stroll gently through the flower gardens at the lake shore, climb to Crag Head or bring a book to enjoy under a tree.
www.britevents.com /events.asp?venue=brantwood   (79 words)

  
 Brantwood F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brantwood is a Northern Ireland football club playing in the Irish Second Division.
The club, founded in 1901, hails from Belfast and plays its home matches at Skegoneill Avenue.
Brantwood   Chimney Corner   Dergview   Glebe Rangers   Lurgan Celtic   Oxford United Stars   PSNI   Queen's University   Wakehurst  
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brantwood_F.C.   (162 words)

  
 Welcome to Brantwood Camp - A Boys' and Girls' Summer Camp in NH (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Brantwood Camp, a summer camp for boys and girls, serves children from Boston, New York City, Jersey City, Hartford, and urban areas of New Hampshire who might not otherwise have an opportunity to attend summer camp.
In 1982, we opened Brantwood for Girls a mile away.
Brantwood Camp, P.O. Box 3350, Peterborough, NH 03458; 603-924-3542
www.brantwood.org.cob-web.org:8888   (122 words)

  
 Brantwood on AboutBritain.com
Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900 - it became an intellectual powerhouse and one of the greatest literary and artistic centres in Europe.
The house is filled with Ruskin's drawings and watercolours, together with much of his original furniture, books and personal items.
Brantwood enjoys the finest lake and mountain views in England and there is no other house in the district with such a diversity of cultural associations.
www.aboutbritain.com /Brantwood.htm   (496 words)

  
 MGM 2006 - Ruskin's Venice At Brantwood, Cumbria - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, ...
Until November 19 2006, visitors to Ruskin’s former Lake District home, Brantwood, will be able to view ‘Ruskin’s Venice’ – an exhibition of paintings and drawings of the city’s architecture.
Ruskin fell in love with the Italian city of canals when he was 16, and went on to study its fabric in great detail.
The works on show are drawn from the Whitehouse Collection at Ruskin Library, Lancaster University and also feature examples of sketches made on the spot, studies commissioned by fellow artists and exquisite watercolours of palaces and scenes on the Grand Canal.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /exh_gfx_en/ART37637.html   (479 words)

  
 Brantwood, Cavalier King Charles Spaniles
Hello, welcome to BRANTWOOD, we are Tony and Alice Scanlon from Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Our four year Blenheim dog (Brantwood Trousseau) seen below is a son of Ch.Millhill Le Frere and our own beautiful Brantwood Fleurie - Toddy is as delightful to live with as he is to look at.
We are pleased and proud to introduce Hamish, American Champion Brantwood Bollinger (imp.uk).
www.dogclub.co.uk /homepage/brantwood.html   (407 words)

  
 Brantwood   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Permanent exhibition entitled “Brantwood Estate, The Living Laboratory” showing the past, present and future of this fascinating 250 acre estate.
Bistro and Restaurant is an intimate, high quality establishment located in the old Coach House, where fine food can be enjoyed with the warmth of an open fire in inclement weather, or with a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery on our open terrace when the sun shines.
Please note that this is not an official Brantwood site if you wish to goto the official one please use the links below.
www.gbd.org.uk /Brant.html   (238 words)

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