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  Droitwich Standard - Droitwich News, Droitwich Sport, Droitwich Enntertainment
Droitwich Spa owes its existence to the world-renowned salt reserves and its fame to the early marketing skills of 'Salt King' John Corbett who placed the town firmly on the map.
Throughout the 20th century the baths ensured Droitwich Spa was known the length and breadth of the country with thousands flocking to sample the brine both for medicinal purposes as well as relaxation, and, to this day, they remain one of the town's most popular tourist attractions.
Droitwich Spa is set in the heart of the rolling Worcestershire countryside, possessing everything you could ask of a small town.
www.droitwichstandard.co.uk /about.html   (790 words)

  
  Droitwich Spa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Droitwich Spa is a town in northern Worcestershire, England, on the River Salwarpe.
Near Droitwich there is the central longwave broadcasting facility of the UK (Wychbold BBC transmitter), which is also used for transmissions in the medium wave range, AM transmitter Droitwich.
Edward Winslow, one of the Pilgrim Fathers was born in the town in 1595.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Droitwich_Spa   (421 words)

  
 Droitwich Spa Lido - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When the lido opened, it was marketed as the 'seaside come to Droitwich Spa', and the unusually large pool was heated to exactly the same temperature as the Mediterranean Sea.
In late 2004, the district council voted against the re-opening of the lido, which sparked a local campaign group to form, with the sole aim of seeing the lido restored to its former glory.
In April 2005, the people of Droitwich held a parish poll, the outcome of the poll was unquestionable - 98% of the people that voted said that they would like to see the lido restored.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Droitwich_Spa_Lido   (351 words)

  
 Droitwich - Worcestershire
The historic town of Droitwich Spa is known for being a Brine Spa.
Droitwich was known as "Salinae" by the Romans - this means the place of salt, salt was originally produced here by prehistoric salt makers.
Droitwich developed as a fashionable Spa through the efforts of the leading entrepreneur of the day - John Corbett, the member of parliament and Droitwich "Salt King", who built the truely magnificent Chateau Impney (now a hotel) with its castle turrets and splendid French gardens.
www.birminghamuk.com /droitwich.htm   (310 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Spa towns in the United Kingdom   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Spa towns in the United Kingdom is a link page for any spa town in the United Kingdom.
The earliest remnants of architecture in the United Kingdom are mainly neolithic monuments such as Stonehenge and Avebury, and Roman ruins such as the spa in Bath.
Many castles remain from the medieval period and in most towns and villages the parish church is an indication of the age of the settlement, built as they were from stone rather than the traditional wattle and daub.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Spa-towns-in-the-United-Kingdom   (246 words)

  
 In Spa -- Recommendations and Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The name derives from the Belgian town Spa, and in continental Europe, a spa was known as a ''ville d'eau'' (town of water).
Boston Spa is a village in the county of West Yorkshire, England, four miles south of Wetherby, on the banks of the River Wharfe.
See: Droitwich Spa Lido Near Droitwich there is the central longwave broadcasting facility of the UK, which is also used for transmissions in the medium wave range, AM transmitter Droitwich.
www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/78/in-spa.html   (904 words)

  
 British Spas and Spa Towns   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Situated in the heart of England, Royal Leamington Spa is easily accessed from all parts of the country by both road, rail and nearby Birmingham International Airport.
Often described as one of the loveliest resorts in England, Malvern is situated at the south-western corner of Worcestershire, almost in the centre of England.
Woodhall Spa owes its existence to the discovery of natural mineral water in the early nineteenth century.
www.finewaters.com /Water_Wellness/British_Spa_Towns/index.asp   (424 words)

  
 droitwichfootball
Spa's victory was the team's sixth in seven games and combined with fellow promotion chaser Wernley's 2-1 loss to Earlswood blew the race for second place wide open.
Spa showed plenty of character in this game, and turned round a 2-1 half-time deficit as they came back with a storming second half performance to register their first league points of the season.
Droitwich continued to be in the ascendancy for the opening twenty minutes but then allowed the visitors back into the game.
www.droitwichfootball.co.uk /a_droitwich_spa_saturday_firsts.htm   (3036 words)

  
 Britain Travel : Spa
The rebirth of Bath’s spa – first established by the Romans – is just one element of a countrywide renaissance as hotels invest millions of pounds in modern facilities and traditional spa towns promote their genteel appeal from a bygone age.
Spa towns in Britain have an enduring image of age and gentility, from Cheltenham to Droitwich, from Leamington Spa to Buxton.
The focal point for a 21st century spa revival in the UK is Bath, one of its loveliest cities, 116 miles west of London.
www.europeetravel.com /britain/articles/britain-uk-spa.htm   (1014 words)

  
 Droitwich Heritage Centre
The Droitwich Spa Heritage Centre opened in 1980 and is housed on the former Brine Baths site, which was first established in the 1880's.
The "award winning" Droitwich Spa Tourist Information Centre has an excellent and comprehensive selection of free literature allowing visitors to "discover" places to visit and things to see and do, all over the UK, but especially in and around the beautiful county of Worcestershire.
Droitwich Spa brine exists far below the ground and emanates at the surface as springs.
www.cix.co.uk /~rowe/droitwich/droitwichindex.html   (701 words)

  
 This is The Midlands - Features // This Is Droitwich Spa 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Droitwich Spa may be a relatively small town, but it has a wide range of eateries offering real variety.
Droitwich Spa is a quiet yet ever-growing town in the heart of Worcestershire.
Droitwich Spa has a good reputation for education and can offer a large variety of schools.
features.thisisthemidlands.co.uk /midlands/discovering/droitwich?pid=294   (1102 words)

  
 Droitwich news coverage - Latest Droitwich news from the Droitwich Advertiser   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Major safety works are to be carried out on a stretch of the Droitwich by-pass after separate crashes at the same spot inside two hours which left one man dead and another injured.
DROITWICH Spa's new partnership manager took up his role in the town this week.
DROITWICH Spa's new lido development will cost over £1.5million if plans are approved at a special meeting of Wychavon District Council next week.
www.thisisworcestershire.co.uk /worcestershire/droitwich/news   (255 words)

  
 VisitBritain : Droitwich   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Unique among the spa towns of Britain the ancient and historic town of Droitwich achieved fame and recognition as a Brine Spa.
The Romans knew Droitwich as `Salinae` – the place of salt, but they were not the first to exploit the Droitwich brine; it is known that salt was originally produced here by prehistoric salt makers.
By 1876 Droitwich had developed as a fashionable Spa through the efforts of the leading entrepreneur of the day – John Corbett, the member of parliament and Droitwich `Salt King`, who built the exuberant Chateau Impney (now a hotel) with its soaring turrets, mansard roof and classical French gardens.
www.visitbritain.com /VB3-es-AR/destinationguides/england/Heart_of_England/Destinations/droitwich.aspx   (414 words)

  
 Spa Towns: Droitwich Spa: Droitwich Spa   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Unique and historic Droitwich Spa is located in north Worcestershire and surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Corbett purchased the "Royal Brine Baths" and a nearby hotel to form one purpose-built spa complex; brine bathers flocked to Droitwich and the town prospered.
Droitwich Spa also boasts one of the country's earliest canal reaches, and in the near future the restored Brindley Barge Canal will provide boaters with the only "weekend ring" in the country.
www.finewaters.com /Water_Wellness/British_Spa_Towns/Droitwich_Spa.asp   (455 words)

  
 Destination Guide for Droitwich Spa : Enjoy England
Unique among the spa towns of Britain, the ancient and historic town of Droitwich achieved fame and recognition as a Brine Spa.
The Romans knew Droitwich as 'Salinae', the place of salt, but they were not the first to exploit the Droitwich brine; it is known that salt was originally produced here by prehistoric salt makers.
By 1876 Droitwich had developed as a fashionable Spa through the efforts of the leading entrepreneur of the day, John Corbett, the member of parliament and Droitwich 'Salt King', who built the exuberant Chateau Impney (now a hotel) with its soaring turrets, mansard roof and classical French gardens.
www.enjoyengland.com /destinations/find/heart-of-england/worcestershire/droitwich.aspx   (439 words)

  
 Droitwich Spa and Rural Council for Voluntary Service: Terms and Conditions
Droitwich Spa and Rural Council for Voluntary Service reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions from time to time by posting changes online.
In no event will Droitwich Spa and Rural Council for Voluntary Service be liable for any damages including, without limitation, indirect or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever arising from the use or in connection with such use or loss of use of the site, whether in contract or in negligence.
This site may contain links to other sites, please be aware that Droitwich Spa and Rural Council for Voluntary Service is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites and takes no responsibility for their content or availability.
www.droitwichcvs.org.uk /terms   (825 words)

  
 Food Processing Technology - Wiseman Dairy - Droitwich Spa Project
With a new dairy currently under construction in Bridgewater the company is also investing in expansion of older facilities, such as their dairy at Droitwich Spa, to supply the additional volumes of liquid milk required for their contracst.
The Droitwich Spa ‘Super Dairy’ at Stonebridge Cross formed part of the Millennium Dairy project for Wiseman’s.
Raw milk is offloaded at external tanker reception and then piped into a series of ten 250,000l silos from where it is passed into processing before being piped directly to the finished milk tanks prior to being supplied to the filling machines in the filling hall.
www.foodprocessing-technology.com /projects/dairy-droitwich   (1144 words)

  
 SaveDroitwichLido.org - News - Latest Stories   (Site not responding. Last check: )
(Droitwich, Worcestershire, June 26, 2005) Residents of Droitwich Spa in Worcestershire have been campaigning for the last four years to save their unique, Art Deco, sea-bathing (brine water) lido.
Local residents and supporters from as far a-field as the United States are showing their support via the public forum on the campaign website www.savedroitwichlido.org and by buying the new SALT tee shirt, sold by some of the retailers in the town.
A high turnout to a parish poll and a large majority in favour of saving Droitwich Spa Lido would be a huge embarrassment to Wychavon given their decision to bulldoze the site.
www.savedroitwichlido.org /news/news_index.htm   (3542 words)

  
 Droitwich Spa.com - Sport in Droitwich Spa
A whole range of sports for all ages is catered for in Droitwich Spa.
Droitwich Spa Lido Park has an outdoor saltwater lido (currently closed for redevelopment) and in the park there is tennis, putting, bowling, an adventure playground and skate park.
The Droitwich Spa High School Sports College is developing its facilities and hires these out to individuals and clubs.
www.droitwichspa.com /sport/index.htm   (342 words)

  
 Churches Together
Churches Together in Droitwich Spa is the main way in which the Church of England works together with the other Christian denominations.
In Droitwich, Churches Together organises shared Lent courses and groups, an annual procession and open air service in the town centre on Good Friday, and at least one other open air service in the summer.
Droitwich Methodist Church is on the main Worcester Road, opposite the Tagwell Road junction.
www.droitwichparish.org.uk /about/ecumenical.html   (248 words)

  
 Mid Worcestershire Liberal Democrats
Droitwich’s unique salt water lido will be demolished.
The Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee is meeting in the town’s Community Hall in Heritage Way on Wednesday 16th at 6:15pm and will listen to comments from representatives of the campaign group and members of the public.
The Council has capital funding available from recent town centre developments which must be spent on leisure facilities in Droitwich Spa.
www.worcs.com /mwlibdem/press-lido2.htm   (288 words)

  
 Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre
Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre is the largest of our centres.
Originally opened in 1985, Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre has grown over the years to meet the requirements of our thriving commuter town.
Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre also manages the sports facilities at Droitwich Spa High School.
www.wychavonleisure.co.uk /index.asp?pgid=9   (89 words)

  
 Droitwich Spa Town Council - Homepage
Droitwich Spa is one of the three towns in the District of Wychavon.
In Roman times Droitwich was known as Salinae and the origins of salt extraction in the area go back to prehistoric times.
Mayor of Droitwich Spa's Dinner Dance to be held at the Chateau Impney.
www.wychavon.gov.uk /home/wdc-dtc.htm   (332 words)

  
 What you can do when staying at Middleton Grange
The picturesque Church nestled between the River Salwarpe and the Droitwich Canal is just a few minutes walk away.
The re-built Brine Baths are today part of the Droitwich Private Hospital, but you can still book yourself in to experience the healing properties of a Brine Bath.
Droitwich is also home to the world famous Knee Clinic.
www.middletongrange.com /tourism.html   (597 words)

  
 Ladies Circle Area 4 -- 4 Fun - 4 Friends - 4 You
The Summer months have seen the girls from Droitwich Spa having to rearrange a number of events due to the Great Flood of the 20th July.
On the 22nd of July the Party in the Park took place in Droitwich Spa, which was very brave as as many of you will have seen in the press and on the news that Droitwich Spa town centre was under 15ft of water in places.
Droitwich Spa Ladies Circle have got off to a sporty start this year with a Horse Riding lesson, hats off to the instructor who managed to teach a lesson where the most experienced person used to work a a professional jockey and least experienced person had never been on a horse before.
www.freewebs.com /ladiescirclearea4/droitwichspa.htm   (650 words)

  
 DROITWICH PRESTIGE OFFICES
Hampton Lovett is situated on the north western side of the Spa Town of Droitwich which has been famous for salt since Roman times.
The town has a population of approximately 20,966 (1991 Census) and is located approximately 7 miles south of Bromsgrove and 7 miles north of Worcester.
Approximately two miles north of Droitwich is access to the M5 Motorway at Junction 5 which in turn gives access to Birmingham approximately 20 miles.
www.jonathan-chilton.co.uk /childesalis.html   (247 words)

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