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  Dunchurch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dunchurch is a historic village and civil parish on the south-western outskirts of Rugby in Warwickshire, England.
Dunchurch was the birthplace of the eighteenth-century hymnwriter William Tans'ur.
In the centre of Dunchurch is a statue of Lord John Douglas Montagu Scott (1809-1860) a 19th century landlord.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dunchurch   (330 words)

  
 Dunchurch -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Some of the buildings date from as far back as the (Click link for more info and facts about 15th century) 15th century and still have traditional (A house roof made with a plant material (as straw)) thatch roofs.
Other famous people having stayed there include a young (Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901 (1819-1901)) Queen Victoria (before she became Queen) and the (British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)) Duke of Wellington.
The earliest historical reference to Dunchurch was in the (Record of a British land survey ordered by William the Conqueror) Domesday Book in the (Click link for more info and facts about 11th century) 11th century which mentioned a settlement called Doncerce.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/du/dunchurch.htm   (209 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Dunchurch
Thatching is the art or craft of covering a roof with vegetative materials such as straw, reed or sedge.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769–14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman, widely considered one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century.
Domesday Book (also known as Domesday, or Book of Winchester), was the record of the great survey of England completed in 1086, executed for William the Conqueror, that was like a census by the government today.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Dunchurch   (980 words)

  
 Dunchurch - Search Parry Sound
DUNCHURCH - In recognition of the Dunchurch Lions hard work and dedication to the region the group’s president received a token of thanks, “The Dunchurch Lions, over the past three years, have played a significant role in the positioning of this initiative for the benefit of Whitestone and area residents and visitors,” said Mr.
A history of the founding of Dunchurch is now displayed outside the Dunchurch Community Centre on the fair grounds for visitors and interested residents to view.
The Dunchurch Lions Club and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 394 held a Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, June 22 to raise funds for the Whitestone and Area Nursing Station equipment fund.
www.parrysound.com /search.php?q=Dunchurch&zone=0&dc=1   (1874 words)

  
 An architect of early Dunchurch - Parry Sound Beacon Star   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Once the settlers achieved a sufficient degree of prosperity to afford a frame dwelling, however, country homes began to take on a distinctive character reflecting the wants of the householder combined with the training and ideas of the artisans engaged to mastermind their construction.
Meanwhile, and until John and Annie and their three sons, Robert, Harry and John (a fourth son, Willie, died in early childhood and is buried in Fairholme Cemetery near Dunchurch), all joined the turn-of-the-20th century wave of migration to the West, John continued to build houses.
When the Scots element around Dunchurch, in 1896, banded together to build a place of Presbyterian worship, it naturally fell to John Burns, one of their number, to mastermind its construction.
www.parrysoundbeaconstar.com /1098295893   (1024 words)

  
 Municipality of Whitestone  (Community Groups - Agricultural Society - Fall Fair 2002)
The Dunchurch Agricultural Society held it's annual Fall Fair on August 16 and 17 at the Dunchurch Community Centre.
Waitstill has been an exhibitor for 71 years, served as secretary for many years and has continued to be one of the main exhibitors, this year having approximately 120 exhibits.
Lillian received a lovely picture from the Dunchurch Agricultural Society presented by President Martin Bridges; a History Book, certificate, mug and pin from the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies presented by OAAS Secretary Joyce Kelly from Blackstock; a certificate from MP Andy Mitchell, and a dinner for 4 from District 11 presented by George Cooper.
www.whitestone.ca /cmmty_grps_agricultural_society_ffair2002.html   (643 words)

  
 Wedding Venues - Dunchurch Park Hotels and Conference Centres
Celebrate your marriage at Dunchurch Park and an idyllic and romantic setting awaits you and your guests.
Dunchurch Park is a Grade II listed house set in 72 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds in the village of Dunchurch, Warwickshire.
We have 7 rooms licensed for civil ceremonies and we offer a selection of beautiful rooms to host your wedding breakfast, and can accommodate from 12 guests to 150 guests in the day time and up to 180 people for your evening reception.
www.hitched.co.uk /venues/detail.asp?venue=3392   (210 words)

  
 DUNCHURCH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Dunchurch and Toft manor, plan and survey 1717.
A Short History of the Cawston estate, R.F. Smart 1967.
A brief historical account of the parish of Dunchurch, M.H.Bloxam 1861.
www.bmsgh.org /parish/warw/tyaiw/dunchurch.html   (151 words)

  
 New author of Dunchurch News - Parry Sound North Star
I am currently first vice-president of the Whitestone and Area Horticulture Society and invite anyone who is interested to come out and join us at the first general meeting of the year at the Dunchurch Community Centre on April 7 at 7 p.m.
April 8, is Maundy Thursday and there will be a potluck supper at the Dunchurch United Church beginning at 6 p.m., service and Communion are at 7 p.m.
The Historical Society will also be sponsoring three categories on the Dunchurch Fall Fair 2004 Special List: Junior, a written interview with a senior about their childhood activities, a photo must be included; women, the best “darned” sock; men, a hand made child’s toy (no electrical tools allowed in the making).
parrysoundnorthstar.com /1081366121   (635 words)

  
 Municipality of Whitestone  (Community Groups - Dunchurch Lions Club)
The Dunchurch Lions Club is a service club belonging to the International Association of Lions Clubs.
The Dunchurch Lions Club celebrated their 30th Charter Anniversary on Saturday, May 11th, 2002 at the Harbour Tavern in Ahmic Harbour.
The Lions-sponsored bike Rodeo for this year will be held on May 23rd at the Dunchurch Pavilion starting at 1 p.m.
www.whitestone.ca /cmmty_grps_lions_club.html   (446 words)

  
 Ofsted - Reports Section
Dunchurch Boughton CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School is a primary school for boys and girls.
Dunchurch Boughton CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School was inspected on 24 Jun 2002.
Dunchurch Boughton CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School inspection report
www.ofsted.gov.uk /reports/index.cfm?fuseaction=summary&id=125703   (201 words)

  
 Dunchurch Park Rugby - online hotel reservations
The hotel is located on the edge of the beautiful village of Dunchurch where thatched roofed cottages are the norm.
The hotel has croquet lawns and is ideal for those on a budget wanting to be in stunning surroundings.
The hotel is located in the small picturesque village of Dunchurch, just a short drive from Rugby and very close to the M45.
www.all-hotels.com /xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=309517   (212 words)

  
 Dunchurch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Dunchurch is a historic village and civil parish on the south-western outskirts of Rugby, Warwickshire in Warwickshire, England.
Other famous people having stayed there include a young Queen Victoria (before she became Queen) and the Arthur Wellesly, 1st Duke of Wellington.
Dunchurch was for many centuries more important than neighboring Rugby, however with the coming of the railways (to Rugby, Warwickshire) and the decline of the coaching trade, Rugby grew into a large town and eclipsed Dunchurch.
read-and-go.hopto.org /Villages-in-Warwickshire/Dunchurch.html   (249 words)

  
 Dunchurch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Dunchurch was an important staging post on the road from London to the Midlands.
It is claimed by many English tourism guidebooks that this is the Smithy and Chestnut Tree that inspired Longfellow's poem
Draycote Water is one of the best locations in the Midlands for winter wildfowl and gulls, and for migrating birds on spring and autumn passage.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /heartofengland/dunchurch.htm   (214 words)

  
 Receiving appreciation - Parry Sound Beacon Star
Dunchurch Lions Club President, Paul Johnston, left, receives a certificate of appreciation from Chair of the Volunteer Working Group for the Whitestone and Area Nursing Station Don Carter.
DUNCHURCH - In recognition of the Dunchurch Lions hard work and dedication to the region the group’s president received a token of thanks,
“The Dunchurch Lions, over the past three years, have played a significant role in the positioning of this initiative for the benefit of Whitestone and area residents and visitors,” said Mr.
www.parrysoundbeaconstar.com /1086973209   (178 words)

  
 Dunchurch Information Online - information and services in and around Dunchurch, UK
If you have any news or information related to Dunchurch or would like an article to be published in Dunchurch Information Online, fill in a simple form or send it to us and we will do the rest.
Dunchurch Information Online is part of the UK information network.
Dunchurch Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Dunchurch.
www.britinfo.net /fp-G-BCV.htm   (272 words)

  
 DUNCHURCH MARINA-Marine Services-About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Dunchurch Marina is solely owned and operated by Tony and Wendy Egan.
Chris graduated from elementary school in June 2004 and now attends High School in Parry Sound, while Nicky still attends the local elementary school - Whitestone Lake Central School in Dunchurch.
Your work will be ready when we say it will, unless our Suppliers let us down, in which case we will advise you immediately.
dunchurchmarina.com /aboutus.html   (220 words)

  
 The M45 Motorway (Thurlaston to Dunchurch Section) Connecting Roads Scheme 1990
The text of this Internet version of the Statutory Instrument which is published by the Queen's Printer of Acts of Parliament has been prepared to reflect the text as it was Made.
Where you see a "continue" button at the bottom of the page of text, this indicates that there is another chunk of text available.
This Scheme shall come into force on 14th September 1990 and may be cited as the M45 Motorway (Thurlaston to Dunchurch Section) Connecting Roads Scheme 1990.
www.hmso.gov.uk /si/si1990/Uksi_19901620_en_1.htm   (566 words)

  
 Details of bus service between Dunchurch and Nuneaton, UK
Details of bus service between Dunchurch and Nuneaton, UK This site contains bus service information for England, Scotland and Wales.
Details of De Courcey Travel's bus service number 755 between Dunchurch and Nuneaton, in the UK.
Dunchurch - Rugby (Cottage Farm) - Rugby - Cross Point - Ansty - Wolvey - Nuneaton 
www.carlberry.co.uk /rfnshowr.asp?R=5659   (252 words)

  
 Whitestone Summerfest-Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
All entries will be prominently hung on the walls of the Dunchurch Community Centre throughout the festival for everyone’s viewing pleasure.
Located in the Dunchurch Pavilion, this is the place to be for live music, refreshing drinks, laughter and good times.
Come down to the Dunchurch waterfront and enjoy the spectacular annual fireworks display put on by licensed fireworks technician Lee Teske.
www.summerfest.whitestone.ca /attractions.html   (965 words)

  
 Whitestone - Search Parry Sound
The Dunchurch Lion’s Club and the Ontario Provincial Police are holding the annual Bicycle Rodeo for the students of Whitestone Lake School on Tuesday, May 31 at 1 p.m.
The Rodeo will be held in the Dunchurch Pavilion and is designed to provide the students with information and safe riding skills.
Once again the Dunchurch Lions Club represented by secretary treasurer Ron WInger and membership chairman John Demerchie, in partnership with the OPP who were represented by Constable Dave Opatovsky, Sargeant Ernie Klink and Cadet Marc Gagnon at the event, were able to hold their...
www.parrysound.com /search.php?zone=0&q=Whitestone   (1752 words)

  
 About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
About Us Dunchurch Project Management Services Ltd was formed in April 2001 from the well-established Project Management Group of the Marconi (previously GEC) Management College at Dunchurch.
Based in offices at the Dunchurch site, now renamed Dunchurch Park Conference Centre, the company is owned and staffed by members of the original Project Management Group.
David is by training a mechanical engineer and chemist, and has manufacturing and project management experience in industries as diverse as power generation, gas, and rubber.
www.kika.co.uk /~dpms/dpmsl/about.php   (225 words)

  
 How To Find Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
How To Find Us The company offices are based at Dunchurch Park, a beautiful 74 acre site which is ideally situated for easy access.
It is close to the M1 and M6 motorways, and Birmingham International Airport is a short drive away.
The entrance to Dunchurch Park is 500 metres past the Dunchurch village entry sign on the left hand side
www.kika.co.uk /~dpms/dpmsl/location.php   (312 words)

  
 Dunchurch Youth Centre(Forward Plan) - Warwickshire Web
That Cabinet be recommended that the relocation of Dunchurch Youth Centre be achieved within the original budget estimate of £130,000 approved by full Council on 11th February 2003.
The Committee were asked by the Council to consider the continued delay in the provision of a new Dunchurch Youth Centre.
They agreed to recommend Cabinet to deliver the relocation of the youth centre within existing budget provisions.
www.warwickshire.gov.uk /corporate/FwdPP.nsf/fa622dd111474ac080256c55003ca763/3ebe3189af7d5ad280256d7500393dbb?OpenDocument   (132 words)

  
 Dunchurch Park Hotel & Conference Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Or perhaps it is the ease of access and peace and tranquility of surroundings that matter most?
Dunchurch Park should therefore be a breath of fresh air for you - we have all of this and more beside.
Set in the heart of Warwickshire, in nearly 80 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds, you feel miles away from the hustle and bustle of todays hectic world - and yet you are only minutes from all the major road, rail and air connections that you need.
www.signature-hotels.com /template.asp?pid=28   (165 words)

  
 Dunchurch.NETwork
Dunchurch Disco's provides disco's to suit any occasion, whether it's a children's party, school party, adults part, wedding, club night or a family occasion.
A Dunchurch Disco DJ will play any music from any era or of any theme.
A complete disco including a DJ can cost as little as £60 a night.
www.freewebs.com /dunchurch/disco.html   (136 words)

  
 Gate receipts down, exhibits up at Dunchurch Fair - Parry Sound North Star   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Kevin Emlaw, 9, of Dunchurch, has a bit of a tough go during the “goat led by child, under 16” at the Dunchurch Fall Fair on August 16.
The Dunchurch Fall Fair took place last August 15 and 16.
The numbers at the gate were down compared to other years, but we had about 30 new exhibitors in the hall this year, which made for a very nice showing of exhibits.
www.parrysoundnorthstar.com /1061359550   (416 words)

  
 Maidstone & District AEC Regals
To Passenger Vehicle Disposals, Dunchurch 10/55, to Eagre Construction (contractor), Scunthorpe 10/55.
To Passenger Vehicle Disposals, Dunchurch 10/55, to Eagre Construction (contractor), Scunthorpe 8/56, seen at Barnsley 7/60.
At yard of Passenger Vehicle Disposals, Dunchurch 7/61.
www.skylineaviation.co.uk /buses/mdreg.html   (5025 words)

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