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  GENUKI: Burscough, Lancashire genealogy
BURSCOUGH, a township-chapelry in Ormskirk parish, Lancashire; on the Leeds and Liverpool canal, and on the Southport and Ormskirk railway, 4 miles NNE of Ormskirk.
In 1835 Burscough was a township in the parish of Ormskirk.
For probate purposes prior to 1858, Burscough was in the Archdeaconry of Chester, in the Diocese of Chester.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/LAN/Burscough   (387 words)

  
 Townships: Burscough | British History Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Manor House Cross stood between Lathom and Martin; Burscough Priory Cross was to the south, and Pippin Street Cross to the north of the priory; Bathwood Cross near the boundary of Burscough and Lathom.
The lands of John Fletcher of Burscough were confiscated by the Parliament and sold in 1652; this seems to have been for recusancy only.
Henry, son of Swain de Burscough (or de Hurleton), gave the canons land called Moorcroft on the south side of the Burnelds gate for the health of the soul of King John and for the soul of Richard, late lord of Lathom; ibid.
www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=41330   (2933 words)

  
 Telegraph | Sport | Burscough gaining loyalty dividend
They are rightly proud of their footballing sons in Burscough.
Burscough's position on the Leeds-Liverpool canal and the railway network ensured a participation that has survived to this day, thanks to generations of inspired and committed local people, such as the chairman, Frank Parr, 75, whose involvement with the club spans almost 60 years.
Bobby Langton, Burscough's most famous son, was born in the village in 1918 and went on to enjoy a glittering career with Blackburn, Preston North End, Bolton Wanderers and England before returning as manager in 1965.
telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2003/02/25/sfnric25.xml   (592 words)

  
 TheFA.com - Burscough stun Bradford
Burscough’s youth side last night scaled new heights as they unceremoniously dumped Bradford City out of The FA Youth Cup in a five-goal thriller at Valley Parade.
Burscough maintained the initiative after the break with Scott Simpson getting in a header from a Ledsham cross.
As the whistle sounded for the end of ninety minutes the City players threw themselves to the floor, a sight that must have instilled even more confidence in the Burscough youngsters, and within a minute of the restart it was 3-2 for the visitors with an unbelievable goal from Karl Ledsham.
www.thefa.com /TheFACup/TheFAYouthCup/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2004/11/FAYC_Burscough_win.htm?WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublisheddefault.htm   (560 words)

  
 Mossley v Burscough
Mossley were pushed all the way by much fancied Burscough but the Lilywhites kept their heads to record their first home victory of the season.
Burscough enjoyed all the early pressure and a couple of early efforts flew across the face of the Mossley goal.
Mossley were not to be denied however and when Kenny Mayers was fouled on the left with seven minutes left on the clock, Joe Shaw fired in a great free kick that central defender Danny White flicked his header into the far corner with McMillan rooted to his line.
www.mossleyweb.com /MatchReports06~07/vBurscough1.htm   (369 words)

  
 Burscough - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Burscough is a small town in England, situated in West Lancashire, to the north of Ormskirk and Skelmersdale.
The junction with the Rufford Branch of the Leeds Liverpool Cabal is in Burscough.
Burscough is in the Liverpool L40 postal area.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Burscough   (300 words)

  
 BURSCOUGH VILLAGE
Burscough became a bustling transport centre, it was a staging post for the packet boats that carried passengers between Liverpool and Wigan, some of whom would transfer to the stage coaches travelling along the turnpike road to Preston and the North.
Burscough was home to the provender stores which delivered proven and hay to the stables along the canal.
The agricultural land of South West Lancashire was to prove crucial in feeding the rapidly expanding populations of the cotton towns of central Lancashire and Burscough became the chief supply route.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /sue.berry/village.html   (868 words)

  
 Burscough Priory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Burscough Priory, Burscough, Lancashire, England was founded in 1186 for the Black Canons an order of Augustinian monks.
This is permitted by a Royal Charter that was granted by Edward I of England in 1286 to the monks at Burscough Priory.
The Priory also gives its name to the local high school, 'Burscough Priory Science College', until recently known as 'Burscough Priory High School.' The school has a population of roughly 750 pupils and caters for 11-16 year olds.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Burscough_Priory   (163 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | Non League | Burscough claim Trophy
Burscough did not threaten until midway through the opening half when John Lawless attempted an acrobatic volley from the edge of the area that flashed past the post.
But it was Burscough who took the lead when John Lawless's pass ran nicely into the path of the onrushing Martindale and he kept his nerve to slot past Tamworth keeper Darren Acton.
But the underdogs did not have to wait long and when Lawless fired in a shot that Acton spilled Martindale was first to the rebound and he drilled the ball past the helpless keeper.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/3036483.stm   (446 words)

  
 TheFA.com - Burscough worthy winners
Burscough's fans saw their side pull off a famous win over Gillingham.
The Lancashire minnows have never reached the Second Round of The FA Cup, but their fans were hoping for something special when League One side Gillingham made the trip to Victoria Park.
But in a dramatic twist, the home side equalised with a minute to go through an own goal from Ian Cox before 23-year-old Rowan shattered Gillingham with a stoppage time shot that was deflected into the net which threw the crowd of just under 2000 into raptures of delight.
www.thefa.com /Features/EnglishDomestic/Postings/2005/11/TOTW_06Nov05.htm?WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished?pagedefault.htm   (413 words)

  
 Houses of Austin canons: The priory of Burscough | British History Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Houses of Austin canons: The priory of Burscough
The Augustinian priory of Burscough was founded about 1190 by Robert son of Henry, lord of Lathom and Knowsley, and endowed with land in Burscough, the whole adjoining township of Marton, the advowsons of three churches—Ormskirk, Huyton, and Flixtdn—the chapel of St. Leonard of Knowsley, and all the mills on his demesne.
The priory was dedicated to St. Nicholas, and its first endowment by Robert son of Henry consisted of three churches and a plough-land, comprising part of Burscough township (including the hamlet of Ormskirk) and the vill of Marton.
www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=38353   (2878 words)

  
 Burscough Priory Science College
Burscough Priory Science College official started its Christmas celebration today, Monday 4th December 2006, with the decoration and illumination of two Christmas trees, which have been provided by Mr.
The school has worked closely with Burscough St. Johns C of E and a total of over 50 shoeboxes were collected donated.........
You may not have reached the summit of a mountain, (or maybe you have!), but you may have reached the summit of your chosen career or profession or undertaken some work or other activity which deserves recognition and acclaim.
www.prioryhigh.lancs.sch.uk   (604 words)

  
 Burscough match report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Burscough had an early corner cleared, and Town saw an Adams effort go over the bar.
Burscough started the second half in search of an equaliser, but despite lots of possession they were unable to unduly worry Hucknall keeper Stuart Nelson, who was able to deal easily with the high balls that Burscough threw into the penalty area.
Town continued to press as Burscough's challenge wilted in the heat, and on 73 minutes Danny Bacon very nearly gained reward from a defensive error, but his shot was turned away for a corner by keeper Newnes.
www.hucknalltownfc.com /reports/burscough.html   (364 words)

  
 Manchester Artists - Lucy Burscough
Lucy Burscough actually studied sculpture at Manchester Metropolitan University but went on to concentrate on painting and portraiture after her first painting was used by the National Portrait Gallery to publicise their BP Portrait Award.
The viewer is offered an opportunity to play with the art and become participants in the creative process in a manner that is usually impossible within Burscough's chosen medium of oil painting.
Burscough's website also includes some of her more classically constructed portraits in oils on canvas.
www.manchester2002-uk.com /arts/local-artists/New2/lucy-burscough-local-artist.html   (394 words)

  
 Burscough  3   Bamber Bridge   0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Burscough collected their second win of the season comfortably beating Bamber Bridge 3 - 0 in the local derby.
Just before half-time Burscough doubled their lead with an individual effort from Robbie Talbot, when he cut in from the left to beat Stewart with a superb drive from a narrow angle.
Burscough made the points safe when substitute Lee McEvilly headed home a Molyneux cross.
www.btinternet.com /~hpheasey/burscoughawayrep.htm   (193 words)

  
 Harrogate Towm v Burscough - 01.05.00
Burscough got the important goal on 19 minutes, Billy Knowles picking up the ball inside the Town penalty area, before turning and hitting an excellent shot pass Allen from 10 yards.
The Burscough defence, well marshalled by their captain Ged Nolan, ensured Harrogate never even got a sniff on goal, and although Burscough looked the more dangerous in attack, Allen was never really tested.
Seconds later it was all over, Burscough were promoted, and Harrogate had finished with a run of four successive defeats, which not only cost them 9th place to Stocksbridge Park Steels, but also the 10th spot to Eastwood Town.
freespace.virgin.net /paul.sumpton/match010500.htm   (522 words)

  
 RTÉ.ie Sport - Burscough dream of possible Anfield visit
Burscough chairman Chris Lloyd is hoping that his side's possible FA Cup third round clash with Manchester United could be played at Anfield, the home of his beloved Liverpool.
If Burscough progress, Lloyd's first choice would be to stage the match at their own Victoria Park ground but realises the ground may be deemed unsuitable for such a match, and a trip to Anfield would be right up his street.
He said: "We would love to play it here at Victoria Park and we will do everything we can do to make that happen because that is what the FA Cup is about.
www.rte.ie /sport/2005/1205/manunited.html   (182 words)

  
 Burscough Self Catering Holiday Cottages - Lancashire Cottage Breaks
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cottage-breaks.co.uk /Lancashire/Burscough-cottages.htm   (416 words)

  
 Chorley's record against Burscough
Burscough fought hard and tackled well and at times their long ball over the top had CFC in trouble.
Billy Knowles equalised with a header from a free kick on 53 minutes, and two further Burscough efforts were disallowed for offside before Barker headed Chorley in front on 79 minutes from a Simms cross.
However Fleming was harshly adjudged to have fouled Howard on 89 minutes, and was even more harshly dismissed (although elsewhere in the media I have seen his trip described as "blatant").
www.magpiesinspace.co.uk /fixtures/preview.asp?fixtureid=575   (448 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - England - Burton Albion v Burscough Preview
Albion are unbeaten in their last seven outings and will be looking to avoid becoming another scalp for the Unibond Premier League outfit, who knocked out Gillingham in the last round.
Manager Derek Goulding has been dealt a blow ahead of Burscough's FA Cup game with the news that Mark Byrne is set for a spell on the sidelines with a broken arm.
The striker was part of the FA Trophy winning team of 2003 and has impressed this season but will now face up to two months out of action with the injury sustained in last weekend's clash with Ilkeston Town.
soccernet.espn.go.com /preview?id=190392&cc=4716   (318 words)

  
 Burscough 0 PNE 1
Burscough born Mark Beesley continued his rich vein of form to end the plucky resistance of his hometown club tonight.
In the 39th minute however, the deadlock was broken when Paul McKenna was tripped in the Burscough penalty area, allowing Beesley to smash the ball home from the spot.
Aside from one blunder when he tried to dribble past Burscough striker Billy Knowles, almost presenting him with a gift of a goal, he again looked on top form, particularly in the fifth minute when he flew across his goal-line to push away an effort from Knowles.
wembley.fortunecity.com /anderton/63/burscough.html   (289 words)

  
 DynamoBurscough
There are so many areas of common interest - playing and coaching facilities within Burscough; sponsorship and advertising; grants and funding - both locally and nationally; community involvement; fund raising and attracting and developing talented young players - are some that spring to mind.
A joint liaison committee is to be formed to include members of both clubs and possibly a council representative to, amongst many other things, progress any joint funding initiatives and eventually administer any new jointly owned facilities.
Both clubs are also determined to provide much-needed opportunities for girls in the area to take up the sport and play competitively.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /rtnw799/DynamoBurscough.html   (760 words)

  
 HMS Ringtail Fleet Air Arm /Royal Navy (Burscough) memorial dedication ceremony   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The aerodrome was operational during the second World War, 1943 to 1946 as a fighter station and for squadrons.
The monument can be found by turning off the A59 Burscough, down Pippin Street B5242 Which runs alongside the Beaufort Hotel.
The monument is located on a large grass verge off the Pippin St Roundabout at the junction of Tollgate road 20yards from the hotel.
hometown.aol.co.uk /lolcritchley/myhomepage/newsletter.html   (411 words)

  
 Web Design Burscough
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So if you are looking for web design Burscough, you can feel confident that you have come to the right place.
www.ec-plus.net /regional/web-design.asp?town=Burscough   (325 words)

  
 The Magic of the Cup - Burton Albion or Burscough! || manutdweb.com - Unofficial Manchester United News and Views
Burton Albion and Burscough will be hoping to emulate the achievements of the Grecians last season.
Burscough - F.A Trophy Winners in 2003, the Lancastrian side are the lowest placed team left in the F.A Cup competition.
The club have qualified for the quarter-finals of the League Cup already, and there can be no excuses when United travel to the Midlands or to near-by Burscough in the New Year.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s237/st86539.htm   (673 words)

  
 St John The Baptist, Burscough :: Welcome
We are the Parish Church in Burscough, Lancashire, UK.
If these are the types of questions you are asking then why not come along to our next Christian Basics course starting on Monday 25th September 2006 at 8pm in the Westend of Church.
J.C.'s is a group dealing with the youth of Burscough and those areas covered by the parish church of St John The Baptist, Burscough.
www.stjohns-burscough.org.uk   (244 words)

  
 Knowhere: Burscough, Lancashire, Inside Information, Hookup Spots and Stuff Only Locals Know
The brooky but beware of the crazy bitch who shouts getoff my land when she sees u but she is such an asshole she hardly ever cheks
I go into Burscough of a weekend to buy booze from Threshers and the level of drunkeness is Premier League stuff.
You can use the add an event form to tell us about events happening in Burscough.
www.knowhere.co.uk /4031.html   (1329 words)

  
 LIVERWEB - Liverpool Senior Cup Match Report - Liverpool v Burscough 2002-03   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Reds are aiming to retain their trophy that they won last season.
The game was generally well controlled by the Reds although the scoreline was a bit harsh against a decent Burscough side.
His first came with four minutes left from twenty five yards and his second came two minutes later from thirty five yards.
www.liverweb.org.uk /lsc2.htm   (221 words)

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