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In the News (Wed 30 May 12)

  
  EWM: Castlefield Manchester from no-go area to pride of Manchester
While the southern part of Castlefield is centred around water, the northern part, by Liverpool Road off Deansgate, is dominated by the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, with its remarkable exhibits on the theme of Manchester's industrial history.
A key figure in the redevelopment of Castlefield was property developer Jim Ramsbottom who saw in the murky waters and derelict warehouses of Castlefield an opportunity for regeneration.
Castlefield continues to evolve but evolution is never perfect, and Castlefield is no exception.
www.manchesteronline.co.uk /ewm/001ewm/047_castlefield/index.html   (626 words)

  
 Castlefield Hotel
The 3 Star luxury Castlefield Hotel is a base ideally situated to enjoy the wealth of amenities that the city has to offer.
On your doorstep is the historic canal basin with its colourful narrow boats and beyond, the Urban Heritage Park and Roman wall reconstruction.
Adjacent to the Castlefield Hotel is the Museum of Science and Industry, whilst the G-Mex Exhibition Centre, the Bridgewater Hall, theatres, sports and concert arenas, shops and the whole of the city's sparkling nightlife are all within easy walking distance.
www.castlefield-hotel.co.uk   (114 words)

  
 Manchester City Council: Planning: Castlefield Conservation Area
Castlefield, Britain's first Urban Heritage Park, is the place where industrial innovation occurred, particularly in the area of transport.
Present uses in Castlefield are mainly directed towards tourism and recreation, and this is likely to remain the case for the foreseeable future.
Castlefield has for a long time been an area which could claim to be the centre of tourism in the north-west.
www.manchester.gov.uk /planning/heritage/conservation/castlefield.htm   (2647 words)

  
 Castlefield Canal Basins (1) - heritage and regeneration area, Manchester
In 1765, the Bridgewater Canal was opened at Castlefield, creating a level link by water between the Duke of Bridgewater's coal mines at Worsley and the centre of Manchester.
At Castlefield Junction the canal linked into a stretch of the River Medlock that had been incorporated into the canal and used as the basin for the canal wharves.
Castlefield has undergone regeneration and is now an attractive and fashionable area.
www.penninewaterways.co.uk /manchester/castlefield.htm   (182 words)

  
 Castlefield Kennels
Castlefield Kennels is located in the Derbyshire countryside, close to the Nottingham border.
The kennels overlooks Straws Bridge, about 2 miles west of Ilkeston on the north side of the A609.
Castlefield is the Kennel Club affix of Mrs.
www.castlefield.co.uk   (134 words)

  
 Castlefield in the City of Manchester
Set at the water's edge in the Castlefield Basin, its permanently canopied banked terrace would not have been out of place serving as an open "theatre" in Roman times, yet captures all the simplicity and elegance of modern architectural design, without detracting from the natural picturesque qualities of Castlefield itself.
Situated on Liverpool Road at the major access point to Castlefield, is the Castlefield Centre, providing both information and guidance to visitors to the Castlefield basins.
The Castlefield Centre is the home base of the Castlefield Management Company and the Urban Ranger Service, both of which serve to maintain and protect the amenities of Castlefield.
www.manchester2002-uk.com /castlefield/castlefield1.html   (0 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The designation 'The Castle-in-the-field' was in use in the Middle Ages, but eventually came to be abbreviated to Castlefield, as it is in use now.
Venues such as Dukes 92 [1], Alberts Shed [2], The Ox [3], Choice [4] Cask and the Knott Bar are particularly popular during the summer months when people flock to the area to enjoy the large outdoor drinking areas and regular live music events.
As part of the renewal of the Castlefield site, an extensive outdoor area was developed as an events arena.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Castlefield   (390 words)

  
 Castlefield guide Manchester - Castlefield bars, clubs and property
Dukes 92 is situated in the heart of Castlefield overlooking the Bridgewater canal and within walking distance of Deansgate Locks.
The Castlefield Basin is the area around the Castlefield Ampitheatre, the stone seating area next to the YHA.
Property in Castlefield ranges from the three storey townhouses on Liverpool Road, to the plush Urban Splash apartments in 'new' Castlefield (Across the A57m, bordering the canal).
www.whathappenedlastnight.net /manchester/areas/castlefield   (731 words)

  
 Corus in construction - Merchants Bridge, Bridgewater, Castlefield
Castlefield was at the hub of canal and rail communications supplying raw materials such as coal to help fuel Manchester’s Industrial 'Revolution’; of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Manchester City Council designated Castlefield a conservation area in 1979 and the area became Britain’s first urban heritage park in 1982.
Regeneration of the Castlefield area necessitated building a 67 in long footbridge to link the new Slate Wharf on the southwest side of the Bridgewater Canal wit the old Catalan Square, on the northeast side.
www.corusconstruction.com /en/market_sectors/bridges/case_studies/merchants_bridge   (499 words)

  
 The Castlefield Hotel, a Manchester hotel.
The 3 star luxury Castlefield Hotel is a base, ideally situated to enjoy the wealth of amenitites that the city has to offer.
On your doorstep is the historic canal basin with its colourful narrow boats and beyond, the Urban Heritage Park and Roman wall reconstruction.
Situated in Manchester's most fashionable attractions area by the water's edge, the Castlefield Hotel is an ideal location for exploring the city centre.
manchester.blackbirdtravel.co.uk /thecastlefieldhotel.htm   (236 words)

  
 Castlefield Hotel, Manchester, Lancashire
On your doorstep is the historic canal basin with its colourful narrow boats and beyond, the Urban Heritage Park and Roman wall reconstruction.
Adjacent to the Castlefield Hotel is the Museum of Science and Industry, whilst the G-Mex Exhibition Centre, the Bridgewater Hall, theatres, sports and concert arenas, shops and the whole of the city's sparkling nightlife are all within easy walking distance.
The Castlefield Hotel has 48 en suite beautifully appointed bedrooms with all the luxuries to make your stay a pleasure.
www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/castlefield.html   (986 words)

  
 Manchester and Salford (Ancoats, Castlefield and Worsley) - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The Rochdale Canal, which connects with the Bridgewater Canal at Castlefield, was the first canal to cross the Pennines, opening throughout in 1804.
Its line through Manchester was festooned with branches serving wharfs and individual cotton mills, and some of the largest of these branches served the industrial suburb of Ancoats which had developed from 1794 in expectation of the arrival of the canal.
The third element in the development of Castlefield was the arrival of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830.
whc.unesco.org /en/tentativelists/1316   (1072 words)

  
 Guide to Castlefield Manchester
Castlefield is an area of Manchester that was, for a long time, a derelict industrial area.
In fact the name Castlefield, is the short form of ‘Castle in the Field’, the name given to the area after the fort was abandoned.
With its open spaces, canals, viaducts and bridges, al fresco drinking and dining is Castlefield’s forte.
www.visitnorthwest.com /manchester/castlefield.htm   (146 words)

  
 Castlefield
Castlefield was a red-brick Neo-Gothic residence with four crenellated turrets.
He died of smallpox at Castlefield at forty-eight years of age and his oldest son, William, bought Castlefteld from his mother.
The Castlefield house remained there until it was demolished in 1918.
www.lostrivers.ca /points/Castlefield.htm   (370 words)

  
 The Castlefield Rooms - About the Rooms
The Merchant Room, which opened in spring 2004, is the latest edition to the Castlefield Rooms.
In contrast to the Brindley Room it is be a modern structure using roof glazing to maximise the feeling of space and light.
It has also been specifically designed to be used alongside The Brindley Room to provide a seamless function space for up to 450 people.
www.thecastlefieldrooms.com /merchant.php   (198 words)

  
 Castlefield www.pubcrawls.co.uk
In Manchester's industrial past Castlefield was the site of numerous warehouses containing goods bought in on the ship canal.
A reconstruction of the gatehouse is in Castlefield so the temptation is there to play Celtic warriors and storm the barricades, if the need should take you.
Based on two levels, one at street level and the other on the quayside it is one of the first ports of call for many visitors to Castlefield.
www.tmossey.freeserve.co.uk /castlefield.html   (555 words)

  
 FP/306/99 01/11 CASTLEFIELD MANOR, MALAHIDE – TAKING IN CHARGE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It should be noted that under Register Reference F99A/0406 permission has been granted for a development consisting of 10 dwellings on lands east of this estate.
The approved access to the proposed development is through Castlefield Manor.
A recommendation to take Castlefield Manor in charge would not be made while the road would be used for construction and site traffic.
www.fingalcoco.ie /minutes/1999/fp/1101/FP19990306.htm   (207 words)

  
 Castlefield Hotel Manchester - Map of Hotels, Attractions, Theatres
The Castlefield Hotel Manchester is a centrally located modern 3 star hotel, close to Man United FC football stadium and G-mex centre with on site parking and extensive leisure facilities.
Situated in Manchester's most fashionable attractions area by the water's edge, the Castlefield Hotel is an ideal location for exploring the city centre.
For more info on the Castlefield hotel and to book online click here.
www.somewheretogo.co.uk /castlefield_hotel_manchester.html   (97 words)

  
 City of Toronto: Castlefield Caledonia Design and Décor District
At its September 25, 2006 meeting, City Council extended the Interim Control By-laws for a one year period to complete the study of the zoning regulations and planning policies, focusing on appropriate uses for the Castlefield Caledonia Design and Décor District.
A public meeting was held on Thursday, May 11, 2006 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Fairbank Middle School.
A future public meeting will be held to discuss the design charrette outcomes, the findings of the planning study and present any proposed Zoning By-law amendments for the area.
www.toronto.ca /planning/castlefield_interimcontrol.htm   (568 words)

  
 Sunday June 25th, Castlefield, Manchester.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
We will be leaving Castlefield at around 11:45 and heading down to Preston Brook.
This picture was taken from what used to be the entrance to Castlefield, and along with the rest of Castlefield has taken on a completely new image.
Castlefield is also one of the cities hippest nightspots.
www.citycol.com /spirit/castlefield.htm   (476 words)

  
 Castlefield   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Castlefield in Manchester, UK was a site where the Roman Empire established a fort.
This designation was used after the Romans abandoned the fort around the 410s and the castle was literally left decaying in the fields.
The Castlefield Carnival takes place annually in September.
www.fact-index.com /c/ca/castlefield.html   (255 words)

  
 Castlefield: Waterscape.com
Castlefield is a fascinating area of central Manchester, just south of Deansgate -so much so that the area has been designated Britain's first Urban Heritage Park.
It is notable both for its historic buildings and warehouses and for the astonishing array of canal wharves and quays in Giant's Basin and Castle Quays - which have been spruced up very nicely with a whole host of restaurants and bars, such as Barca, owned by none less than Simply Red's Mick Hucknall.
Castlefield is also less than a mile from Manchester city centre, with all its shopping, leisure and cultural amenities - including Manchester City Art Gallery (0161 235 8888), The Whitworth Art Gallery (0161 275 7450), The Athenaeum, and Cube (0161 237 5525).
www.waterscape.com /servicesdirectory/Castlefield   (284 words)

  
 Castlefield Urban Heritage Park / Manchester Sights & Activities
Castlefield has a history of urban success dating back to 79 BC, when it was the site of a Roman fort.
Then again in 1761, the Bridgeway Canal made Castlefield a central point for trade.
The ruins are worn with time, and this area is often toured by many who wish to see history right before their eyes.
www.10best.com /Manchester,UK_-_England/Sights_&_Activities/Parks/?businessID=17663&___prn=true   (91 words)

  
 Castlefield from run down no-go area to pride of Manchester
Castlefield from run down no-go area to pride of Manchester
Article about Castlefield, the first in the new format Eyewitness in Manchester scheduled for publication in July.
An excellent history of Castlefield with a complete list of listed buildings in the area can be found on the Manchester City Council website.
www.aidan.co.uk /articlecastlefield.htm   (259 words)

  
 Castlefield hotel Manchester - United Kingdom hotels
This is a good value considering the low internet rate and has all of the amenities, facilities and level of comfort you would expect from a hotel of this class.
Castlefield offers well furnished guest rooms, to meet your needs.
Having to travel away from home, you expect to find assistance from hotel staff as well as nice facilities: hotel will provide you with a variety of amenities in order to meet your needs.
www.asiarooms.com /united_kingdom/manchester/castlefield-hotel.html   (154 words)

  
 Castlefield Hotel
The Castlefield Hotel has 48 en suite beautifully appointed bedrooms with all the luxuries to make your stay a pleasure.
Each room has a radio/satellite TV, modem and voicemail access, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities.
For those travelling by car, we do have our own car park to the rear of the hotel which is monitored by CCTV 24 hours a day.
www.castlefield-hotel.co.uk /acomm.htm   (81 words)

  
 Manchester Artist Led Gallery - Castlefield Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Castlefield Gallery’s E-flyers are changing; the Independents E-flyer is being replaced by a new website portal www.theartguide.co.uk that gives you access to information on the best of the visual arts activity in the North West region.
Castlefield Gallery is joining forces with a-n The Artists Information Company in the compilation of their OPPORTUNITIES sections both online and in a-n Magazine.
Working alongside Castlefield Gallery the other main artist led galleries in the northwest providing professional development support for artists are:
www.castlefieldgallery.co.uk /Resources.asp   (355 words)

  
 Hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, counselling, and hypnotherapist training in Castlefield UK
Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Ltd operates in many areas including Castlefield and offers a qualified/accredited hypnotherapy service and operates as a training provider.
I hope to be of service to you in Castlefield in the near future.
All Hypnotherapy services available in Castlefield, Greater Manchester, the North West of England and beyond.
www.hypno-manchester.co.uk /Castlefield   (207 words)

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