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  History | Dunster House
Dunster House is one of the first two dormitories constructed under President Lowell's House Plan, and one of the seven Houses given to Harvard by Edward Stephen Harkness.
The House was named in honor of Henry Dunster, a "learned, conscionable and industrious man," who became the first President of Harvard College, and was appointed to the Harvard presidency at the age of thirty-one, immediately after his arrival in the Colony of Massachusetts Bay in 1640.
Architecturally, Dunster is not the chef-d'oeuvre of the Messrs.
dunster.harvard.edu /main/history   (1268 words)

  
 Visit Dunster - Dunster on Exmoor
Dunster is an idyllic medieval village set in Exmoor National Park.
Dunster hosts a wide range of boutiques, shops, local artisans with crafts and goods to please the eye and challenge mind.
Dunster also has a range of Exmoor restaurants and pubs offering a wide range of culinary delights often with local Exmoor produce.
www.visitdunster.co.uk   (334 words)

  
  Britannia Castles: Dunster Castle, Somerset
Some would attribute to this William, the building in stone of the shell-keep of Dunster and the earliest stone walls of the lower ward, but their date, since they have almost entirely disappeared, is very problematical.
Their house died out in direct male line, in 1376, and the widow and daughters of the last Baron sold Dunster to Lady Elizabeth Luttrell, widow of Sit Andrew Luttrell of Chilton, and daughter of the Earl of Devon.
Though Dunster did not belong to a "Malignant," it was put into the general list of fortresses to be "slighted" but the order was carried out without little zeal.
www.britannia.com /history/somerset/castles/dunstercast.html   (1616 words)

  
 Residential care home Minehead, Somerset residential care homes, Exmoor, Minehead residential care
Dunster Lodge has also been awarded a prestigious quality rating by Somerset Social Services, which judges over all standards of care, food and rooms, as well as management techniques and the general philosophy governing the way it is run.
Dunster Lodge firmly believes that with the right person, and with gentle encouragement and coaxing, elderly people can revive their enjoyment of life.
Dunster Lodge Residents and Staff enjoying a wonderful Summer Ball on 1st September 2006 on the lawns outside the Lodge.
www.dunsterlodge.co.uk   (805 words)

  
 Dunster Castle, Somerset - England   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Castle dominates a steep hill overlooking the picturesque village of Dunster.
In 1617, Sir George employed the architect, William Arnold, to erect a new house in the lower ward of the castle.
During the Civil War, Dunster was a Royalist stronghold under the command of Colonel Wyndham.
www.travelbritain.com /England/DunsterCastle/index.html   (380 words)

  
 Dunster House Ltd Home
Dunster House provide a wide range of Garden and Children's products, including Log Cabin Kits, Wooden Climbing Frames, Wooden Swing Sets, Garden Offices, Summerhouses, and Garden Gazebos, all available to buy online.
Dunster House have many years of experience in designing and providing products for the home improvement market, which has allowed us to identify a range of quality garden buildings that will enhance your lifestyle and give you and your family many hours of leisure and relaxation.
If you are outside this area then please contact us for a quote on how much it would cost to deliver to you.
www.dhleisureandgarden.com   (643 words)

  
 Dunster
Dunster was a much sleepier place in those days, of course, and a small group of us were led around part of the castle.
The Dunster Village is a beautiful village situated on Bristol Bay in Somerset, England.
Dunster Castle is a major attraction in West Somerset.
www.castles.org /castles/Europe/Western_Europe/United_Kingdom/England/england9.htm   (757 words)

  
 Chinmaya Dunster, Yoga: On Sacred Ground   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Yoga, as practiced in the West, is the physical performance of postures meant to provide energy for both the body and spirit.
Dunster created "Yoga" to accompany a one-hour practice of Hatha Yoga.
He strives, with his seven tracks, "to evoke and stimulate the subtle energies of the seven chakras" (energy centers in the body).
www.rambles.net /dunster_yoga01.html   (186 words)

  
 Dunster   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Dunster is a medieval town with a long history.
The octagonal wooden yarn-market (see picture) in the centre of Dunster was built in 1609 and for many years after, market day was the biggest event for miles around.
Situated on the edge of the unspoilt village of Old Cleeve, Cedar House is ideally placed for visits to all the regions attractions including Minehead, Dunster and Blue Anchor Bay, all of which are linked by the West Somerset Steam Railway.
www.whatsonexmoor.co.uk /villages/dunster.htm   (599 words)

  
 WSR :: West Somerset Railway :: Dunster Station     
Dunster Station is about one mile from the picture postcard village of Dunster, with its Castle perched high above the main street.
The village of Dunster is a must for any visitor to West Somerset or Exmoor.
It is about one mile from Dunster Station to Dunster Village, a pleasant walk or, if you are lucky, you can get a ride in a vintage bus.
www.wsr.org.uk /dr.htm   (326 words)

  
 Dunster Castle Hotels: near Knightshayes Court - 17.8m
All accommodation is within 20.2 miles of Dunster Castle.
BOOKING: A credit card is required only to secure your Dunster Castle accommodation; payment is not usually made until the end of your stay.
The hotel is set in the beautiful, Medieval Village of Dunster within Exmoor National Park Family run Hotel in Exmoor National Park, a wonderful place to rest, relax, walk,...
www.uk-hotel-accommodation.co.uk /hotels_near_attractions/Hotels_Dunster_Castle.cfm   (234 words)

  
 Dunster Somerset tourist information travel guide - TourUK
Dunster, sitting on the edge of Exmoor, this town is worth a visit to wander along the main street with its medieval buildings.
The parish church is 15th century, one of the finest in Somerset.
In a secluded coastal location on the edge of Exmoor, and within 1 mile of medieval Dunster is this attractive former stone barn.
www.touruk.co.uk /somerset/som_dunster.htm   (330 words)

  
 Welcome to Dunster.com! Dunster Family Home Page
This is Dunster.com, the Home Page for the Dunster family.
Our family originates from the Southern California area, (though a few family members moved out-of-state a few years ago.) Dunster is not the most common of names, and we were pleased (and a little gratified) to be able to snatch up the World Wide Web domain name for Dunster!
If you are a Dunster also, please contact us!
www.dunster.com   (208 words)

  
 Dunster Community Website, Dunster, British Columbia, Canada
You can also learn more about the landmarks in the community such as the Dunster Community Hall, the Dunster Fine Arts School, the Dunster General Store and Post Office, The Heritage Train Station, and the Croydon Cemetery.
It can also include events in the neighbouring communities in the Robson Valley that may be of interest to residents of Dunster.
If you would like to help with the costs of keeping it available to members of the Dunster Community and their friends around the world, a small donation would be appreciated.
www.dunsterbc.net   (618 words)

  
 Dunster by Candlelight, Dunster, Somerset, Christmas in Dunster
The Main Street through Dunster will be closed BOTH nights from 5pm to 10pm on Friday and 4pm to 10pm on Saturday.
If you wish to stay in Dunster for Candlelight it is advisable to book as early as possible, however it is often possible to find accommodation further away from Dunster at shorter notice.
Street collections during Dunster by Candlelight are to support the work of St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice, a local charity providing free care, advice and support to people in Somerset who have been diagnosed with an illness that is no longer responsive to curative treatment.
www.dunsterbycandlelight.co.uk   (895 words)

  
 Dunster Castle and places to stay nearby
Dunster Castle and gardens is in beautiful setting close to the sea.
This fortified storybook Dunster Castle was the home of the Luttrell family for 600 years.
Also make sure to visit Dunster Castle and village.
www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk /dunster_castle.htm   (166 words)

  
 The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Woman Attacked, Robbed at Dunster House; University Police Arrest Armed Local Man   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A Dunster House resident said yesterday she saw a man standing over a woman in the grassy area between Dunster and Leverett House.
Police were at Dunster House arresting a juvenile for breaking a window outside the superintendent's office, Morse said.
A Dunster resident who asked to remain unidentified said yesterday he heard someone destroy the telephone booth outside Dunster early yesterday morning and yell, "I'll be back, Dunster House." Morse said the booth was destroyed but declined to say whether any of the incidents were connected.
www.thecrimson.com /printerfriendly.aspx?ref=346992   (281 words)

  
 Clay Ocarinas by K. Dunster - Whistle Flutes, ceramic ocarinas
Dunster creates ocarinas (also known as "clay whistles" or "sweet potatoes") in a variety of shapes.
She likes to make whimsical animal shapes for her ocarinas, but also has more "traditional" ocarina shapes.
See some more examples of K. Dunster's ocarinas on the pottery site she shares with her sister.
www.dunster.com /ocarinas.htm   (626 words)

  
 Dunster House | Go Moose!
If you are looking for Dunster email lists (moose-droppings and dunster-official), visit the House email lists section.
Carlos has been a long-standing member of the House as a resident tutor, a teaching fellow in the government department and a one-term acting Resident Dean while I was on sabbatical.
In the coming weeks, as I complete my tenure at Dunster, I will primarily be working by appointment, though I will of course be able to be reached in case of emergencies—personal or academic.
dunster.harvard.edu /main   (3739 words)

  
 Log Cabins, Climbing Frames and Deck Kits | Dunster House Ltd.
Dunster House is a well established family run business, specialising in self assembly timber garden products.
We deliver direct from stock held at our 2 acre site in Bedford to England and Wales, our products are popular due to their attractive natural wood appearance and great value for money.
Extend your home with a Log Cabin games room or Garden Office, excite the children and keep them active with a Climbing Frame and Swing Set, or take time out to relax on your Decking or under a Gazebo.
www.dhlogcabins.co.uk /uk/index   (558 words)

  
 Story of the Baptists: Henry Dunster   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Henry Dunster was born in 1612 in England.
He arrived in Boston in 1640 and was given the job of establishing Cambridge College which later became Harvard.
Henry Dunster served with great distinction at Harvard and was only removed because of the bigotry against the Bible.
www.lvbaptist.org /cameos/bc-dunst.html   (231 words)

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