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In the News (Tue 10 Nov 09)

  
  Old Brecknockshire (Breconshire)
The old county of Brecknockshire, or Breconshire, now forms the southern portion of the new the administrative county of Powys
“ but no one dares continue that libellous and scurrilous rhyme in Brecknockshire, one of the most Welsh of counties, well endowed with good samples of all the scenic beauties for which the principality is famous, and yet remote and inaccessible enough to leave Nature victorious in her eternal struggle with civilisation.
The “Wye Valley,” to the average tourist, means the well-known stretch of the river from Ross to the Severn, but the initiated know that its upper reaches form the most fascinating and delightful boundary between Brecknockshire on the one side and Radnorshire and Herefordshire on the other.
www.british-towns.net /welsh/old_brecknockshire.htm   (1720 words)

  
  Brecknockshire Agricultural Society gives pointers to the future
The Brecknockshire Agricultural Society is marking its 250th anniversary by commissioning a ground breaking report into the Future of Upland Farming in Wales.
It's the oldest agricultural society in the UK and is continuing a tradition of support and inspired leadership begun in 1755.
He has warned that there may be a need for a more wide-ranging debate and that will begin at the launch with a discussion by a panel chaired by Glyn Mathias and including Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas, Presiding Officer National Assembly for Wales and a cross section of other interested stakeholders.
www.stackyard.com /news/2005/10/events/brecknockshire.html   (257 words)

  
 GENUKI: Brecknockshire, Wales - Extract from National Gazetteer, 1868
BRECKNOCKSHIRE, (or Brecon-shire), an inland county of South Wales, bounded on the N. and N.E. by Radnorshire, on the E. by Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, on the S. by Monmouthshire and Glamorganshire, and on the W. by Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire.
Brecknockshire, from the great irregularity of its surface, the height of its mountains, and depth of its valleys, has a singularly various climate.
This station occupied a space above 620 feet long and 456 feet broad, and the remains of it are still considerable, comprising the ruins of several ramparts and the foundations of walls, in several places from 3 to 6 feet high, partly overgrown with underwood.
www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/wal/BRE/Gaz1868.html   (2402 words)

  
 The Brecknockshire Battalion [UK]
2nd Brecknockshire Rifle Volunteer Corps at Brynmawr, raised 1860
3rd Brecknockshire Rifle Volunteer Corps at Crickhowell, raised 1860
3rd (Brecknockshire and Monmouthshire) Battalion, The Monmouthshire Regiment
www.regiments.org /regiments/uk/volmil-wales/vinf/br-1.htm   (220 words)

  
 Paintball brecknockshire, paintball sites in brecknockshire
Each paintball park is unique in what it has to offer which can be from woodland to urban and sometimes indoor.
Brecknockshire is an ideal place for paintball games in the UK with some of the best sites available.
Some paintball sites in Brecknockshire allow you just to turn up on the day but they are very few.
www.ypc.co.uk /propaintballparks/townsandcities/paintball_brecknockshire.html   (286 words)

  
 Cherished Uplands face hard choices - Brecknock Agricultural Society
The authors of the report 'Cherished Uplands', commissioned by the Brecknockshire Agricultural Society to mark its 250th anniversary, have called upon the Welsh Assembly Government to launch an inquiry into the future of the hills and uplands.
Brecknockshire Agricultural Society President, William Legge-Bourke, said he hoped the report would concentrate the minds of government, economists, and conservationists.
Mr Legge-Bourke said it was appropriate in the 250th Anniversary of the Brecknockshire Agricultural Society to commission a serious study of the likely problems and opportunities for the uplands.
www.tumpline.com /stackyard/news/2005/10/rural/cherished_heartland_2.html   (621 words)

  
 Brecknockshire - Ships - Hilfskreuzer SMS Moewe.
Brecknockshire, a British steamship, was captured and sunk by SMS Moewe in the late morning of February 15, 1917, 490 miles east by north from Cape Frio, Brazil.
Brecknockshire was the second steamship built by Harland and Wolff at Belfast to be lost on her maiden voyage.
Brecknockshire is a traditional county in Wales bordering Radnorshire.
www.smsmoewe.com /ships/smsms08.htm   (264 words)

  
 Brecknockshire Wales through time | Local history overview for the Poor Law/Registration County
Brecknockshire was a Poor Law/Registration County in Wales.
The boundaries of Brecknockshire shown on 19th and 20th century maps.
Discover other units Brecknockshire was related to, and how its boundaries changed.
www.visionofbritain.org.uk /unit_page.jsp?u_id=10024950   (109 words)

  
 BFI Report - Powys County Council - Appendix E
Brecknockshire does not have an SLA with Ebbw Vale to follow.
One informal meeting with the Brecknockshire FIO has taken place, but there are no plans for any more unless the need arises.
Brecknockshire and Ebbw Vale BFIS do not have an SLA, but exchange information on an informal basis and within legal requirements.
www.bfi.gov.uk /reports/powys/appe3.htm   (1768 words)

  
 Brecknockshire Minutes 6.7.98
A project team had been established to investigate this issue, chaired by the Brecknockshire Service Manager, and a consultation day had been held recently with all service users and their carers and there was unanimous support for the centre to be re-provided elsewhere.
RECOMMENDED to Brecknockshire that the Diversion as set out on the plan in the filed Minutes be made and that as the Application is primarily to remove a path from the farm yard that no charge be payable in accordance with the policy.
RECOMMENDED to Brecknockshire that the request to provide new public conveniences in the Canal Basin at this time be declined but that consideration be given to enhancing the facilities at Lion Yard and making a Capital Bid for the provision of new public conveniences in the Canal Basin be made.
demserv.powys.gov.uk /english/minutes/breck/b060798.htm   (17178 words)

  
 32nd Generation (cont.)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Herbert FitzHerbert II, Lord of Bladen was born circa 1125 in Blaen Llyfni, Brecknockshire County, Wales.
Lucy FitzMiles de Hereford was born circa1142 in Bwlch y Dinas, Brecknockshire County, Wales.
She died after 1219 in Blaen Llyfni, Brecknockshire County, Wales and was buried in Chapter House, Lewes, Sussex County, England.
www.boazfamilytree.com /jbourchier/aqwg36.htm   (1295 words)

  
 Brecknockshire Minutes 5/6/97
RECOMMENDED TO BRECKNOCKSHIRE that having regard to the financial implications and that no budgetary provision has been made for the upkeep of burial grounds not the direct responsibility of Powys County Council, the request from Bronllys Community Council for financial assistance with regard to the upkeep of Bronllys Burial Ground be refused.
That Brecknockshire be asked to delegate to the Brecknockshire Community, Leisure and Recreation Committee the power to approve grants, when the situation merits, on the same basis as the Grants and Welsh Church Acts Sub-Committee.
RECOMMENDED to Brecknockshire that the Experimental Order be made permanent and that the Director write to the Welsh Office requesting reinstatement of the Builth Wells Bypass into the roads programme and for urgent progress to be made on other trunk road improvements in the area.
demserv.powys.gov.uk /english/minutes/breck/b050697.htm   (14204 words)

  
 Brecknockshire cottage holiday   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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 News | TimesDaily.com | TimesDaily | Florence, AL   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Brecknockshire (), also known as Breconshire, or the County of Brecon is one of thirteen historic counties of Wales, and a former administrative county.
Brecknockshire is bounded to the north by Radnorshire, to the east by Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, to the south by Monmouthshire and Glamorgan, and west by Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire.
The Black Mountains occupy the southeast of the county, the Brecon Beacons the central region, Fforest Fawr the southwest and Mynydd Eppynt the north.
www.timesdaily.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Brecknockshire   (517 words)

  
 Hog Roast Brecknockshire
We can provide various hog roast options to fit your budget including DIY hire, full spit roast service including a chef to carve with his or her assistant to carve your hogroast meat and delicious crackling.
The most delicious hog roast you have ever tasted will be cooked for you in Brecknockshire conforming to strict health and hygiene regulations and in total control of the cooking process.
Choosing an established hog roast caterer is recommended for your event in Brecknockshire.
www.hog-roast-direct.co.uk /hog_roast/hog_roast_Brecknockshire.htm   (331 words)

  
 GENUKI: BRECONSHIRE
Powys County Archives Office hold records pertaining to Breconshire Quarter Sessions which were established by the same Act although records do not begin until the late seventeenth century.
If there are multiple place-names matching the name you enter, you will initially be presented with a drop-down list of the matching place-names with their distances and bearings from Cardiff, Wales.
The section of The National Gazetteer (1868) relating to Brecknockshire - transcribed by Colin Hinson.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/wal/BRE   (2536 words)

  
 Finance In Brecknockshire   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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 Dating Brecknockshire - Search for Sinles Brecknockshire
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 BeenThere-DoneThat: The county of Brecknockshire - Sir Frycheiniog (Powys).
BeenThere-DoneThat: The county of Brecknockshire - Sir Frycheiniog (Powys).
Brecknockshire (Sir Frycheiniog) includes the Brecon Beacons and part of the Black Mountains which it shares with the county of Monmouthshire and is part of the administrative area of Powys.
The Black Mountains, part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, reach about 2660 feet at the highest point with narrow mountain roads winding through wild uplands.
www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk /brecknockshire/brecknockshire.html   (175 words)

  
 Breweries In The Shire County of Brecknockshire   (Site not responding. Last check: )
We list 5 breweries in the Shire County of Brecknockshire.
Of these, 2 are open breweries, 2 are closed breweries and 1 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).
Footnote - Other categories of "brewery" include, amongst others, breweries where production is currently suspended or it's status is uncertain and probably not brewing, contract brewers, closed breweries whose brands are produced elsewhere and brewery groups non-brewing headquarters.
www.quaffale.org.uk /php/county/S83   (85 words)

  
 Our Welsh background   (Site not responding. Last check: )
However, no researchers have ever been able to locate any records of a John Williams having been born in Brecknockshire Wales on that date and there is nothing to indicate the source of that legend.
On this day in Llannelly, Brecon, Brecknockshire, Wales, birth records reveal a John Williams was born.
So, it is not too difficult to come to the conclusion there probably never were two boys named John Williams born within six months of each other in Brecknockshire in 1787.
members.ozemail.com.au /~yonkers/ourwelshbackground.html   (992 words)

  
 Close-up Magic services in Brecknockshire : UK-Magic
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To view all Close-up Magic services in Brecknockshire, select from the list below.
www.uk-magic.co.uk /list-county.asp?CountyID=41   (175 words)

  
 Old Maps of Talgarth, Brecknockshire
This Inch to the Mile map covers the border area between Brecknockshire and Herefordshire, with a spur of Monmouthshire intruding from the south.
Coverage stretches from Llanhamlach eastward to Dulas, and from Glasbury southward to Pen Cerig-calch and Partrishow.
Brecknockshire: Aberllynfi, Bronllys, Cathedine, Llandefalle, Llanelieu, Llanfigan, Llanfihangel Tal-y-llyn, Llanfilo, Llangasty-Tal-y-llyn, Llangorse, Llanhamlach, Llanigon, Llansantffread, Llan-y-wern, Llyswen, Partrishow, Pipton, Talgarth.
www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk /one214.htm   (480 words)

  
 Become a model in Brecknockshire with UK Model Portfolio
If you would like to become a model in Brecknockshire, set up an account to create your online portfolio - Be found by talents scouts, film and tv producers, advertsing agencies etc.
Once you have completed these 3 steps you will be able to upload photos to your account and view your online portfolio.
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 Brecknockshire Car Leasing: Car Lease & Car Contract Hire in Brecknockshire   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nationwide Vehicle Contracts supply vehicles on car lease and offer car leasing in to car drivers and fleet operators in Brecknockshire and throughout the UK.
All vehicles are delivered directly to your door in Brecknockshire.
Our competitive car leasing deals are ideal for both business and personal vehicle users in the Brecknockshire area.
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 BRECONSHIRE, or BRECKN... - Online Information article about BRECONSHIRE, or BRECKN...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
crescent is occupied by the masses of the Brecknockshire Beacons or Vans (often called the Beacons simply), the highest point of which, Pen y Fan, formerly also known as Cadair See also:
oldest rocks in Brecknockshire are the Llandeilo shales and intrusive diabases of pre-Llandovery See also:
Most of the older churches of central Brecknockshire and east Carmarthenshire were founded by or dedicated to members of Brychan's See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /BOS_BRI/BRECONSHIRE_or_BRECKNOCKSHIRE.html   (3080 words)

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