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  Gillingham, Dorset, England
Gillingham grew as a centre for the local farming community, and also as a mill town for silk, from 1769.
Gillingham's church is a large building of which only the chancel - of the 14th century - is original; the rest dates from the 19th and 2Oth centuries.
Gillingham's position on the railway, now the only one in the district, has led to a steady growth in recent years.
www.thedorsetpage.com /locations/place/G010.htm   (950 words)

  
 Gillingham, Dorset - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The name Gillingham was used for the town in the Saxon charter of the 10th century, and also in the annals of 1016 as the location of a battle between Edmund II of England and the Danish Vikings.
Gillingham became a centre for local farming, gained the first Grammar School in Dorset in 1526 and a mill for silk in 1769.
Gillingham's church has a 14th century chancel, though most of the rest of the building was built in the 19th and 20th centuries.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gillingham,_Dorset   (514 words)

  
 Gillingham, Dorset, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Gillingham is an old Dorset town, with a long tradition of excellence, set at the top of the beautiful Blackmore Vale, nestled between Shaftesbury and Wincanton.
Gillingham is now rapidly expanding yet still mananges to maintain the best of Dorset quality of life whilst offering visitors, home seekers, employers,and retailers excellent opportunities for their enjoyment or business success.
The Gillingham and District Angling Association, is a local Angling association covering Gillingham, Shaftesbury and the surrounding area of North Dorset in England.
www.thedorsetpage.com /locations/links.asp?nkey=G010   (1065 words)

  
 ~~ Gillingham Museum ~~ About Gillingham Museum
The Gillingham Local History Society was founded under the umbrella of the Gillingham (Dorset) Parish Council, in 1953, to find a home for the Freame family collection of local historical documents and artifacts.
During this period Gillingham Forest was established and the Kings of the time - particularly King John and King Henry III - built King's Court Palace, an extensive hunting lodge.
Gillingham industry, most of which followed in the wake of the railway, is covered alongside.
www.brwebsites.com /gillingham.museum/aboutmus.htm   (723 words)

  
 Gillingham-Dorset   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Kath as she was known died in 1983, she lived at Broadleigh, Wyke Road, Gillingham.
I would like to contact a group of people who are living as a small community somewhere in the Gillingham area, and were featured in a Radio 4 programme recently.
I am looking at whether the new housing developments in Gillingham are having a positive effect on the town as a whole and whether they are helping to create a 'sustainable community'.
www.gillingham-in-dorset.com   (421 words)

  
 Gillingham-in-Dorset   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
We call our selves the GDSP (Gillingham Dorset Street Patrol) and our patrol team is aimed at young people to try and get them into Law Enforcement or to be on the good side of the Law...
Courses running in North Dorset (Gillingham, Shaftesbury and Sherborne) are administered and supported by the Gillingham Adult Education Centre.
Gillingham Community Church is an outward looking, non-denominational Christian church which seeks to be involved in the community, communicating with all ages and backgrounds, and expressing the love of God.
www.gillingham-in-dorset.com /notices.html   (1467 words)

  
 Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset
We are ordinary people living in Gillingham, Dorset and the surrounding villages who believe the Bible and have found the Lord Jesus Christ to be a wonderful Saviour and Friend who gives us peace and strength for daily living and hope for the life to come.
We believe the whole Bible to be the inspired Word of God so that our task is to understand it, preach it to all and live it out in our daily lives among our own generation.
Gillingham is not far from Shaftesbury, Blandford Forum, Sherborne or Yeovil (Somerset).
www.gillinghambaptistchurch.org.uk   (175 words)

  
 Gillingham - Portrait of a North Dorset Town
Gillingham, Dorset - the Leddenton of Hardy's novels.
Gillingham is situated in the Blackmore Vale, and is the most northerly town in Dorset.
Gillingham is served by the Exeter - London Waterloo main line.
www.catnip.co.uk /gill/gill.html   (152 words)

  
 GENUKI: Gillingham
Michael Day provides pictures and bibliography for Gillingham church dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin as a part of UKOLN: The UK Office for Library and Information Networking, University of Bath.
Roger Shirley provides a transcript of the Gillingham pages from Robson's Directory for 1835, on his West Country Genealogy website.
Gillingham Local History Society is run from Gillingham Museum, Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset.
www.uk-genealogy.org.uk /genuki/DOR/Gillingham   (215 words)

  
 Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Born in 1581 at Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, Dorset.
Rachel died at Gillingham, Dorset, on 13 Nov 1656.
Born on 6 Feb 1589/90 at Gillingham, Dorset.
aleph0.clarku.edu /~djoyce/gen/report/rr06/rr06_322.html   (156 words)

  
 Gillingham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gillingham is the name of several places in the United Kingdom and the USA:
Gillingham, Dorset (pronounced with a hard "G" — IPA /'gɪlɪŋəm/)
Gillingham, Medway (Kent) (pronounced with a soft "G" — IPA /'dʒɪlɪŋəm/)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gillingham   (118 words)

  
 Old Maps of Gillingham Dorset   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
They are taken from the OS 1:2,500 (or 25 inch) maps and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile.
This detailed map covers the town of Gillingham, which stands at the north of the Blackmore Vale.
Purns Mills, about a mile north of the town centre, are at the top of the map.
www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk /gillingham.htm   (356 words)

  
 Clear Signs - Providing business, shop, vehicle and DIY signs in Gillingham, Dorset.
We are a family owned company based in the UK (Gillingham, Dorset) that specializes in the design and production of high quality vinyl signs at competitive prices.
Check out our entire range of sign products here and if your are unable to find what you are looking for or having an unusual request that other sign companies cannot help with call us on 01747 824556.
ClearSigns, Sentosa, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4LW.
www.clearsigns.co.uk   (156 words)

  
 Jobs Online Chemical Processing Operator Vacancy Gillingham, Dorset
Sigma-Aldrich is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of research chemicals and bio-chemicals.
Our extensive, modern facility is situated in Gillingham in the heart of the beautiful and stunning countryside of North Dorset.We currently have vacancies for Chemical Processing Operators within this Fine Chemical production facility at Gillingham.
If you would like to search for other similar Jobs vacancies offered by this recruiter please refine your search to include their name within the keywords box on the advanced search option.
www.redgoldfish.co.uk /jsviewjob.asp?jid=62840   (517 words)

  
 Printing Companies in Gillingham, Dorset UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Printing Companies in Gillingham, Dorset UK accessplace business directory
accessplace » printing companies » south west region » dorset county » gillingham »
A variety of businesses are listed on ThomsonLocal.com, allowing you to access their contact details at your convenience.
www.accessplace.com /printing/dorset/gillingham.htm   (96 words)

  
 Area 49 Showground, Church Farm, West Stour, Gillingham, Dorset.
Qualifying competitions will be held at all Dorset Showground Shows and will be offered to other shows in the area.
Dorset Showground: 8, must jump clear in first round.
To qualify: 8, must jump clear in first round and not to have won more than £300 on the day of entry.
www.dorsetshowground.co.uk /may.htm   (1976 words)

  
 Whistley Waters: self catering holiday accommodation in Gillingham, Dorset.
Whistley Waters: self catering holiday accommodation in Gillingham, Dorset.
Our self catering holiday accomodation is set in beautiful secluded grounds overlooking lakes in the North Dorset countryside.
Please use the menu on the left to find out more about Whistley Waters and all we have to offer.
www.whistleywaters.co.uk   (109 words)

  
 Doormats, rugs and runners -Glofloor- Gillingham, Dorset, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Doormats, rugs and runners -Glofloor- Gillingham, Dorset, UK Rugs, Runners and Doormats
Glofloor provide an extensive range of Doormats and Floor Mats in addition to Rugs and Hallway Runners to keep dirt off your floor.
Glofloor - Dorset - Copyright © 2005 Glofloor
www.glofloor.com   (537 words)

  
 Knowhere: Gillingham, Dorset, Inside Information, Hookup Spots and Stuff Only Locals Know
Important Note: all entries in the Knowhere Guide are the opinions of its users.
You can update the Gillingham information here or add a local event using the add an event form here.
You can use the add an event form to tell us about events happening in Gillingham.
www.knowhere.co.uk /4888.html   (515 words)

  
 Map | Gillingham School, Dorset (Hardings Lane)
The links above may be of interest to you to find out more about Gillingham School / Dorset.
View a map of area Find out information about this area Details about Gillingham School
Below is a map showing the location of Gillingham School in Dorset, SP8 4QP.
www.axcis.co.uk /map/26045.html   (180 words)

  
 Gillingham Dorset - Official Website
Search the Gillingham Directory, select a category from the alphabetical list:
This site is managed by GCCI Ltd for the benefit of the Gillingham community.
All photographs on the site remain the property of GCCI LTD, on behalf of the photographers, and can only be reproduced with the express permission of GCCI LTD
www.gcci.org.uk   (188 words)

  
 Stower Provost Primary School, Dorset, Gillingham
Comments: Stower Provost Primary School, (Local education authority: Dorset) is a Primary School in Stour Provost, Gillingham.
Click here to update the details of Stower Provost Primary School in Gillingham, Dorset
At Axcis we place UK qualified teachers, overseas trained teachers (OTT) and experienced classroom assistants in teaching jobs / positions in the Dorset LEA and throughout the UK.
www.axcis.co.uk /43799.html   (155 words)

  
 Pipes & Drums Wessex Highlanders · Gillingham Dorset   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Pipes & Drums Wessex Highlanders · Gillingham Dorset
We have been asked officially by Gillingham Town Council to participate in Gillingham Civic Day.
On the Afternoon of Saturday 3rd of May the Mayor of Gillingham, together with the Mayors of neighbouring Towns, will parade from the Town hall to St Mary's Church led by the Town siver Band.
www.freewebs.com /iwasemple/news.htm   (130 words)

  
 Boarding Kennels Dorset Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Sturminster Newton & Weymouth
Boarding Kennels Dorset Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Sturminster Newton and Weymouth
All the information on these pages is copyright© and should not be reproduced without permission Any comments about this site, or corrections, gratefully received by the Webmaster: webmaster@kennels.co.uk.
Whilst we have made every effort to ensure that the information contained in these pages is accurate, we cannot be held responsible for any errors; however, if informed of any errors or omissions we shall be pleased to rectify them.
www.kennels.co.uk /dorset_shaftesbury.htm   (114 words)

  
 Fitness by Design - Gym & Fitness Centre in Gillingham, Dorset
Fitness by Design - Gym & Fitness Centre in Gillingham, Dorset
About Us Fitness by Design was launched in December 2001 to meet the growing demand for a professional personal training company in the local area, initially based at North Dorset Rugby Club Gillingham and in November 2003 moved to its current location in Station Road, Gillingham Dorset.
The new premises offer two private personal training rooms, 2 large aerobic studios doing over 30 classes a week, a large well equipped gym and upstairs a full time beauty therapist offering a full range Elemis treatments, a complementary clinic and an upright tanning booth.
www.fitnessbydesign.ltd.uk /pages/aboutus.shtml   (302 words)

  
 Gillingham, companies - UK
Photographic images, digital and film based photography, scanning, large format digital printing, greetings cards, framed and mounted prints of Dorset, Wiltshire, Blackmore Vale and Stourhead.
J H Rose and Sons Ltd, Gillingham, Dorset, UK
Carefully designed, handcrafted jewellery using high quality freshwater pearls, gemstones, Swarovski crystals and glass beads from around the globe.
www.kellysearch.co.uk /gb-town-37600.html   (181 words)

  
 Gillingham-in-Dorset   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Contact Barry W. Holt at the Red Lion, Gillingham
To discus topics about Gillingham, anonymously if you prefer.
For further information, contact Barry W. Holt at the Red Lion, Gillingham
www.gillingham-in-dorset.com /home.html   (95 words)

  
 The Glen B&B B&B, Gillingham, Dorset bordering
The Glen B&B is a B&B in Gillingham, Dorset
Please click here for Dorset tourist information and nearby.
Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JR
www.information-britain.co.uk /inthearea.cfm?Place_ID=26718   (160 words)

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