Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Castleford


Related Topics

  
  Castleford Webpages - Welcome to Castleford, West Yorkshire, England
Castleford grew as a centre of industrial activity in the nineteenth century but its history goes a lot further back.
Recently the skeleton of a bronze age lord together with the remains of his chariot were discovered in Castleford's Fryston woodland.
Of the total population 24108 (around two-thirds) are in social classes C2 to E. There are 5455 pupils on the rolls of all Castleford schools of which 2400 are in the two high schools.
www.topsite.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk   (400 words)

  
 REGENERATION -- The Castleford Project
The progress of The Castleford project is being filmed by production company Talkback UK and will be screened by Channel 4 as a major new series.
Castleford is currently host to an exciting new art work created for the town and local people by leading international artists.
Castleford Project celebrity presenter Kevin McCloud is backing an appeal to find the relatives of people commemorated by town centre benches.
www.channel4.com /life/microsites/0-9/4homes/castleford   (229 words)

  
  Castleford at AllExperts
Castleford is one of the five towns in the Wakefield borough, in the county of West Yorkshire, England, near to Pontefract, with a population of 37,525.
Castleford town centre and several residential neighbourhoods are improving as part of a unique program of revitalization known as the Castleford Project.
Castleford is the name of a fictionalised version of the English university city of Cambridge in the children's books of Philippa Pearce, most notably "Tom's Midnight Garden" and "Minnow on the Say".
en.allexperts.com /e/c/ca/castleford.htm   (1016 words)

  
 Castleford - History Menu
Castleford Library is a veritable goldmine of information and photographs and I would urge everyone to visit it (When it's open).
A lot happened in Castleford during the 1900's so can you help with anything you think may be worth putting on these pages.
Come on write and let me know just what you know about Castleford in the 20th.
www.castleford.org /history.html   (172 words)

  
 GENUKI: Castleford
Castleford, situated on the Ermine Street, near the confluence of the rivers Aire and Calder, is called by Marianus, Casterford.
The Danes, after having experienced the clemency of Edred at York, followed the Saxons from that city to Castleford, unnoticed, where they fell upon his rear with great fury; but such was the invincible valour of Edred, that he completely defeated them, and severely punished them for their ingratitude.
Thomas de Castleford, a Benedictine Monk, who flourished about the year 1326, and who wrote a history of Pontefract, was a native of this place.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/YKS/WRY/Castleford   (566 words)

  
 History of Castleford
The name of Castleford is illustrated by the gold castle and the ford of white and blue waves upon the shield.
Castleford Registered District was created in 1862 and abolished in 1868.
In 1887 John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles describes Castleford as a town and parish with railway station, E. division of the West Riding of Yorkshire, 10 miles SE.
www.topsite.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /history.htm   (699 words)

  
 Castleford Young Musicians
Castleford Young Musicians is a concert band and choir of approximately 50 young people between the ages of 8 and 25, based in West Yorkshire, England.
We meet every Friday evening in term time at St Joseph's Primary School, Pontefract Road, Castleford to prepare for regular concerts throughout Yorkshire.
If you are interested in joining our band or choir, or would like to find out how we could help raise money for you by performing a concert, please telephone (01977) 511971, or e-mail us here!
www.castlefordyoungmusicians.freeserve.co.uk   (121 words)

  
 Castleford (The Romans)
The first person to identify Castleford as the site of the Roman settlement of Lagentium or Legeolium (the spelling varies according to which Roman source you use) was the 16th-century antiquarian William Camden.
This contained waste and offcuts of leather which might suggest that the earliest fort at Castleford was some form of supply base where equipment was overhauled and repaired.
The first fort at Castleford was decommissioned in the mid-80s AD, and a second fort was built soon, if not immediately, afterwards.
www.arch.wyjs.org.uk /AdvSrv/RomanWeb/Castleford.htm   (1077 words)

  
 Ananova - Sport - Castleford Tigers
Castleford's caretaker-coach Gary Mercer, who has taken temporary charge since the sacking of Graham Steadman, is forced to pin his hopes on a host of youngsters to spring a Super League upset against Wigan.
Castleford and London Broncos will be aiming to ease the pressure on their coaches when they meet in the Tetley's Super League basement battle at The Jungle.
Castleford's dismal start to Tetley's Super League IV got even worse as they crumbled to a 26-4 defeat at Hull.
www.ananova.com /sport/index.html?keywords=Castleford+Tigers   (271 words)

  
 www.wakefield.gov.uk: Castleford
In the north east of the district, Castleford is where the Romans crossed the River Aire and built a notable fort to protect this important crossing point.
On Castleford's coat of arms these ancient and modern influences are represented by a miner's lamp hung from the collar of a Roman eagle.
Castleford is also the home of Allinson's flour, which is stone ground on the banks of the River Aire; many exclusive Burberry lines sold the world over start life at the company's factory in the town.
www.wakefield.gov.uk /AboutWakefield/LocalCommunities/Castleford/default.htm   (697 words)

  
 The Quest for Castleford's Chronicle
The knight-chronicler's name was possibly Thomas of Castleford (it's written on the first page, although in a more modern hand than the rest of the manuscript).
Eckhardt first became interested in Castleford's Chronicle in the late 1970s "because I was looking for something else," she told the interviewer for a local radio program sponsored by her department.
She started working on the Castleford project as a junior in 1987, transcribing text from the photographs of the manuscript, keying it into the computer, formatting it, proofreading.
www.rps.psu.edu /jun94/castle.html   (3622 words)

  
 Cas Tigers Supporters Club
Castleford Tigers have five players recovered from injury and available for selection on Sunday against Rochdale, including long term absentees Michael Shenton and Peter Lupton, enabling coach Terry Matterson to select from a strong squad for the Hornets clash (the Jungle KO 3.30).
The Castleford born, and former Lock Lane, number 9 was the Bradford Junior Academy player of the year last season but opted to join the Tigers in the off season.
Castleford Tigers are delighted to announce that one of their rising stars, Joe Westerman, has signed a two year extension to his contract.
www.ctsc.org.uk /html   (2157 words)

  
 Castleford tourist and travel information | Castleford accommodation, attractions and photos | Yorkshire UK
Castleford is about 2 miles north of Junction 32 of the M 62 Motorway.
Castleford is ideally situated with easy, convenient access to both the A1(M) and the M62 motorway.
To dial a number in Castleford from outside the UK: dial the International Access Code of the country you are calling from - follow that by the Country Code for the country you are calling to (44 for the UK) - dial the local area code omitting the initial ‘0’ e.g.
www.kayukay.co.uk /castleford.html   (434 words)

  
 The NoNowt Home Town - History of Castleford
'Castleford' is indicated by the gold castle, the ford of white and blue upon the shield.
On each wing of the eagle is the badge of the Lacys, Lords of the Honour in which Castleford used to lie.
The Royal Borough of Castleford lies in the county of Yorkshire, 190 miles north of London, England.
members.fortunecity.com /nonowt/castlefordbak.htm   (285 words)

  
 Castleford, Idaho ID, city profile (Twin Falls County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Castleford is a city in Twin Falls County, in the Twin Falls metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Castleford was $9,046, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Castleford, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $319.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=6872   (504 words)

  
 Castleford Business Directory - Brought to you by The Best Of Castleford
The Best of Castleford is your local site dedicated to providing you with all you need to know about Castleford.
However what’s unique about The Best of Castleford is the comprehensiveness of its in-depth Castleford Business Directory which includes popular categories like Accountants and many more.
With over 73 Businesses listed in the Castleford Business Directory you can be sure you will find the business you need quickly and easily.
www.thebestof.co.uk /Castleford   (233 words)

  
 Castleford Accident Lawyer: Free Legal Services in Idaho (ID)
Accident victims in Castleford can get financial compensation for their injuries, pain, and suffering with the assistance of an accident lawyer.
People who have been hurt in car accidents, construction accidents, slip and falls, work accidents, and other types of accidents resulting in injuries may be helped by Weitz and Luxenberg's legal help.
Please be advised that Weitz and Luxenberg may not be able to represent every lawsuit in all areas of Idaho due to state and national statutes.
www.weitzlux.com /idaho/castlefordaccidentlawyer_310404.html   (374 words)

  
 Property to buy in Castleford
This is a superb, extremely spacious, individual Detached House, situated on an extensive elevated plot in a prime residential area, which lies some 2 miles from the M62 junction 32 and the Xscape complex and a similar distance from Castleford town centre.
Emsleys are pleased to offer to the market this exceptional period four bedroomed semi-detached property located on the ever popular Ferrybridge Road in Castleford.
Barrington and Blake are delighted to offer for sale this stylish individually designed four bedroom detached residence.
www.rightmove.co.uk /property-for-sale-in--castleford--west-yorkshire.rsp/svr/1012   (564 words)

  
 Castleford Florist $34.95 | Flower Delivery Castleford (ID) | Florists in Castleford, Idaho
The distance from Castleford to Washington DC is 2092 miles.
Castleford is positioned 42.52 degrees north of the equator and 114.87 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Our Castleford, Idaho florist directory is provided through a strategic partnership with Regional Direct.com, which has established partnerships with the most reliable, customer service-driven area Castleford florist and florists in Idaho, including Castleford, Idaho.
www.albanywebsites.com /ex/asp/city.Castleford-Idaho-Florist-ID/CityId.8519/xe/florists-flower-delivery.htm   (143 words)

  
 The Castleford Project
The Castleford Project, to be aired in a five-part series in 2005, will transform the town, with a new bridge across the Aire, a revamped river fronta
FMB members based in Castleford are hoping to be invited to work on the major project.
According to project co-ordinator Stephanie Denton one of the reasons Castleford was chosen in the first place was because of its strong sense of community and the desire of its residents to make a difference.
www.fmb.org.uk /about/regionalinfo/yorkshire/aug04a.asp   (432 words)

  
 Castleford Personal Injury Lawyer: Free Legal Services in Idaho (ID)
A nationally-recognized personal injury law firm, Weitz and Luxenberg is committed to helping clients win cases, get the compensation to which they’re entitled and continue with their lives.
In the late 1990's, such cases accounted for 61 percent of all injury matters concluded, with large numbers of asbestos and breast implant cases driving the product liability caseload.
Be aware that Weitz and Luxenberg may not be able to represent every lawsuit in all areas of Idaho due to government limitations.
www.weitzlux.com /idaho/castlefordpersonalinjurylawyer_310405.html   (376 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.