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	Gloucester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gloucester Cathedral, in the north of the city near the river, originates in the foundation of an abbey dedicated to Saint Peter in 681.
		Its situation on a navigable river, and the foundation in 681 of the abbey of St Peter by Æthelred favoured the growth of the town; and before the Norman Conquest of England, Gloucester was a borough governed by a portreeve, with a castle which was frequently a royal residence, and a mint.
		Gloucester was incorporated by King Richard III in 1483, the town being made a county in itself.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gloucester (1181 words)

	Gloucester
		Gloucester is a port, linked via the Gloucester and Sharpness shipping canal to the Severn estuary, allowing larger ships to reach the docks than would be possible on the tidal reaches of the river itself.
		Gloucester Cathedral, in the north of the city near the river, originates in the foundation of an abbey dedicated to St Peter in 681.
		Its situation on a navigable river, and the foundation in 681 of the abbey of St Peter by Æthelred; favoured the growth of the town; and before the Norman Conquest of England, Gloucester was a borough governed by a portreeve, with a castle which was frequently a royal residence, and a mint.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/gloucester (1119 words)

	A Brief History of Gloucester, England
		Gloucester, it was said, ranked 10th in among the towns of England for wealth.
		Gloucester was strategically important in the 12th and 13th centuries because there was frequent warfare between the Welsh and the English.
		Gloucester suffered severely in the civil war between king and parliament, which lasted from 1642 to 1646.
	www.localhistories.org /gloucester.html (1770 words)

	GLOUCESTER (ENGLAND) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Gloucester ist der traditionelle Verwaltungssitz der Grafschaft Gloucestershire.
		Gloucester selbst liegt am linken, dem östlichen Ufer des Severn, etwa 185 Kilometer in westnordwestlicher Richtung von London.
		Gloucester besitzt einen Hafen, der den Gloucester und Sharpness Schiffskanal mit der Schiffung auf dem Severn verbindet.
	www.toonorama.com /encyclopedia/G/Gloucester_(England) (654 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Gloucester, England
		Gloucester is a small cathedral city based on the banks of the river Severn in the west of England.
		Gloucester was also a Cromwellian stronghold and it was this that caused Gloucester's first set-back in History for, when Charles II was crowned in 1661, the city of Gloucester had most of its lands confiscated as punishment.
		Gloucester likes to think it is famous for many things and, in the past, it has been but, to be brutally honest, it has not been important since the transport infrastructure in England made canals redundant.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A52462 (1225 words)

	Gloucester (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Gloucester is a harborport, linked via the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to the Severn estuary, allowing larger ships to reach the docks than would be possible on the tidal reaches of the river itself.
		Its situation on a navigable river, and the foundation in 681 of the abbey of St Peter by Aethelred of MerciaÆthelred favoured the growth of the town; and before the Norman Conquest of England, Gloucester was a borough governed by a sheriffportreeve/, with a castle which was frequently a royal residence, and a mint.
		Gloucester was incorporated by Richard III of EnglandKing Richard III in 1483, the town being made a county in itself.
	www.infothis.com /find/Gloucester (1406 words)

	Virtual Gloucester :The Crossroads of England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The city centre of Gloucester stands on the site of a Roman fortress dating from the 60s, which by about AD 97 had been made a colonia - a self-governing city with similar rights to those of Rome itself.
		Gloucester was one of three cities captured by the Saxons following the battle of Dyrham in 577.
		Gloucester cross is now closed to traffic and the pedestrianisation of the City centre is now complete.
	www.softdata.co.uk /gloucester/gloucest.htm (588 words)

	Gloucester -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		city (district), administrative and historic county of Gloucestershire, England, lying on the River Severn between the Cotswolds (to the east) and the northern part of the Forest of Dean.
		Gloucester Harbor was first visited and mapped by Samuel de Champlain in 1605–06, and the site (at Stage Fort Park) was settled by colonists from Dorchester, England, in 1623.
		New England sailors, having made their catches on or near the Grand Banks, sailed to the Mediterranean with dried cod and salt herring; on the Guinea coast of...
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9037065?tocId=9037065 (808 words)

	Gloucester, city, England. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		106,526) and district, Gloucestershire, W central England, on the Severn River.
		The port is still active but has been eclipsed by Bristol since the 15th cent.
		Noteworthy is the cathedral (begun 1089) in which Edward II is buried.
	www.bartleby.com /65/gl/GloucsEng.html (155 words)

	See Gloucester
		With these natural advantages, Gloucester soon became America's premier fishing port and today is a vibrant small city of approximately 28,000 residents.
		The Gloucester Maritime Trail is a new and interesting way to enjoy Gloucester's waterfront, downtown and harbor areas.
		Many of Gloucester's shops and restaurants are located in the harbor front area, mostly in the Rogers Street and Main Street areas.
	www.seecapeann.com /see_gloucester.html (1006 words)

	GENUKI: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
		The story of the Siege of Gloucester, including photographs of the 350th anniversary of its reenactment in September 1993, by Richard Derrick.
		Gloucester - Principal Inhabitants 1791, transcribed from the Universal British Directory, 1791 by Allan Taylor.
		Gloucester Docks and the Sharpness Canal - Past, Present and Future.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/GLS/Gloucester (743 words)

	Gloucester Hotels Information - Best prices, best places (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Middle Ages saw Gloucester's rise as a religious centre, and the construction of what is now the cathedral, but also saw its political and economic decline: navigating the Severn as far up as Gloucester was so difficult that most trade gradually shifted south to Bristol.
		In a brave attempt to reverse the city's decline, a canal was opened in 1827 to link Gloucester to Sharpness, on a broader stretch of the Severn further south.
		Two miles from Gloucester City centre, this is an excellent base for exploring the city and surrounding area.
	www.simplytravelinfo.com /UK/England/Gloucester.htm (674 words)

	Gloucester's England Hopefuls \|\| glosrfc.com - Unofficial Gloucester News and Views
		Not long to the World Cup, Let's take a look at the Gloucester players that are certain to feature, those that are on the edge and those that are more likely to to be watching from the stands.
		Phil Vickery is one of England's greatest assets, a world class scrummager, strong tackler and a "Raging Bull" with ball in hand.
		He has captained England on a few occasions now in the absence of Martin Johnson, and despite missing out on the 6 nations because of a back injury he is ready and raring to go in the World Cup.
	www.sportnetwork.net /main/s61/st30090.htm (577 words)

	The Mystery Worshipper: Gloucester Cathedral, England
		The church: The Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, Gloucester, England.
		Gloucester is such a downbeat place with streets paved in chewing gum and seagull splat.
		The neighbourhood: Night life in Gloucester seems to be bit of a pub crawl.
	www.ship-of-fools.com /Mystery/2001/323Mystery.html (859 words)

	Gloucester, England : Gloucester, United Kingdom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Gloucester is a city in south-west England, close to the Welsh border.
		The city is home to a large cathedral, burial place of King Edward II of England, and to the National Waterways Museum[?] and the "Pack Age[?]" museum.
		It uses material from the wikipedia article Gloucester, England : Gloucester, United Kingdom.
	www.eurofreehost.com /gl/Gloucester,_United_Kingdom.html (323 words)

	BBC Gloucester Rugby - England U21 27-19 Ireland U21
		England Under 21s made it three wins out of three in the Six Nations championship after a hard-earned, but well deserved nail-biting victory over Ireland at Gloucester's Kingsholm ground.
		A record-breaking under 21s' crowd of nearly seven and a half thousand flocked in to see the England juniors, who had already beaten Scotland and Italy, play at Kingsholm for the first time ever and they were treated to an enthralling game that was not over until the dying moments of the game.
		A grubber from Jarvis was too long for England A and Gloucester winger Marcel Garvey to get on the end of and touchdown, but Saracens' Ben Russell finished off the job when England continued to barrage Ireland's defence.
	www.bbc.co.uk /gloucestershire/sport/glosrugby/2004/03/eng_v_ire_u21.shtml (722 words)

	KC: Home / News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		KSM’s board is very concerned at the changes being mooted in respect of the possible re-branding of the club as Gloucester Lions and the distancing of it from the famously known expression Cherry and Whites.
		Gloucester Rugby Football Club has always been renowned worldwide for its traditions, heritage, and the passion of its supporters, who are not slow to show their opinion, and the club is synonymous with the Cherry and Whites.
		Gloucester Rugby has announced that it “will consult with the fans” on this issue and we will be seeking to talk to the club at the earliest opportunity to offer ourselves as a means of consulting with supporters.
	www.kingsholm-chronicle.org.uk (1477 words)

	UK Lodgings: England B&B Gloucester, Gloucestershire: Notley House
		Gloucester has a restored Victorian dock area housing many museums including the National Waterways Museum and the Robert Opie Packaging Museum.
		Gloucester Cathedral is one of the most beautiful in England and has some stunning architecture.
		South west of Gloucester is St Augustine's Farm at Arlingham.
	www.milford.co.uk /england/accom/h-a-3380.html (431 words)

	Ancestors of Eugene Ashton ANDREW & Anna Louise HANISH Duchess Joan Acre GLOUCESTER ANDREW ANGERMUELLER HANISH STRUDELL ...
		Princess of ENGLAND, Duchess of GLOUCESTER, Countess of HERTFORD.
		Gloucester desisted unwillingly from his attacks on Brecon, and was constrained to divorce his wife and marry the king's daughter, Joan of Acre.
		(Earl Gilbert De Clare GLOUCESTER was born on 2 Sep 1243 in Church, Christ, Hampshire, England, died on 7 Dec 1295 in Castle, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, England and was buried on 22 Dec 1295 in Abbey, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England.)
	www.geneal.net /1171.htm (1805 words)

	Gloucester Hotels England
		Due to its central location the New County hotel is near to all the main attractions such as the shops, cinemas as well as a whole host of outdoor pursuits.
		Hatherley Manor is a splendid base for exploring famous Gloucester Cathedral and the spa town of Cheltenham with its Regency architecture and stylish shops.
		From the 18 hole golf course and dry ski slope to a health and beauty salon, there are over a dozen sports related activities all located in the hotel grounds.
	www.hotelslookandbook.com /uk/Gloucester.htm (386 words)

	Tourism Office - City of Gloucester, MA
		Before that, while passing the cape of land on which Gloucester is now located, he named it "Tragabigzanda" in honor of a Turkish lady who had befriended him when he was a prisoner in her country.
		Gloucester was incorporated that year and given its name due to the large number of settlers from Gloucester, England.
		Gloucester is located 30 miles northeast of Boston.
	www.ci.gloucester.ma.us /index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=118&MMN_position=50:50 (792 words)

	webGED: The Bement Family Data Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Isabella and her husband (known together as "the Catholic kings") are remembered for initiating the Inquisition in 1478, for completing the reconquest of Spain from the Moors and for their ruthless expulsion of the Spanish Jews, both in 1492.
		This marriage eventually led to the union of the crowns of England and Scotland.
		John was born in Oxford on December 24, 1167, the youngest son of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine.
	www.bementfamily.com /webged/bement.wbg/wga35.html (3481 words)

	FOXSports.com - Guinness Premiership- Bath wreck Gloucester's day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Gloucester blew a glorious chance to go top of the Guinness Premiership after they were undone by 14-man Bath at the Rec on Saturday, going down to an agonising 18-16 defeat.
		Gloucester would have replaced Sale Sharks at the Premiership summit had they won, but Bath shattered their unbeaten record this season through five Olly Barkley penalties and a Chris Malone drop-goal.
		Gloucester knew they should have been further ahead as half-time approached, and Bath hauled themselves level through Barkley's second penalty, awarded when flanker Peter Buxton infringed, and was subsequently sin-binned for his misdemeanour.
	msn.foxsports.com /rugby/story/4994382 (997 words)

	Luxury Gloucester Hotels. Luxury Hotels in Gloucester England UK - Gloucesterhotels
		An elegant country house on the outskirts of Gloucester the hotel is surrounded by acres of beautiful grounds yet only minutes from the M5.
		Set in 240 acres of grounds between Gloucester and the glorious Cotswolds only minutes from the M5.
		Each of the 107 bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom, colour satellite TV and pay per view movie channel, radio, hairdryer, trouser press and direct dial telephone with internet connection, as well as tea and coffee making facilities, Suites and non smoking rooms are also available.
	www.hotelsintown.co.uk /gloucester1.htm (414 words)

	ORB Bibliographies: Marriage in Fifteenth-Century England
		Richmond's paper "Landlord and Tenant: the Paston Evidence," in Enterprise and Individuals in Fifteenth-Century England, edited by Jennifer Kermode (Gloucester, England: Alan Sutton, 1991), 25 42, despite its title, also deals with aspects of marriage in the Paston family that are not in the larger work.
		They use the Paston family in England and the family of Lapo di Giovanni Niccolini dei Sirigatti, a wealthy wool merchant in Florence as their two examples.
		Pollard (Gloucester, England: Alan Sutton, 1984), 59 75, is important in understanding the Pastons since they too had to defend Fastolf's English property when they inherited it after his death.
	www.the-orb.net /bibliographies/marriag2.html (1861 words)

	Explore The city of Gloucester with The Gloucestershire Portal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		loucester, known as The Crossroads of England and the gateway to the west of England, is a Cathedral City nestling in a wonderful Cotswold valley by the river Severn, the longest river in the country, famed for its bore.
		Visitors form the USA may be interested to know that the composer of the Star Spangled Banner was Gloucester man John Stafford Smith.
		Gloucester has good motorway links to Birmingham and the North and South to London.
	www.softdata.co.uk /gloucester/gloucester.htm (283 words)

	Gloucester Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Gloucester \| England United Kingdom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The hotel is located 4 miles from Gloucester and is an excellent base for exploring Gloucester's glorious 14th Century Cathedral and Docks with its National Waterways Museum, Antiques Centre and Museum (3 Star)
		Tucked away behind a bank of trees, on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment between the city of Gloucester and Painswick A former splendid Cotswold home, staying at Hatton Court is a feeling of being em (3 Star)
		With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Gloucester, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your England visit.
	www.simplehotels.com /en/gb/gloucester (282 words)

	Cheap Gloucester Hotels. Cheap Hotels in Gloucester England UK - Gloucesterhotels
		The Express by Holiday Inn Gloucester South, a new hotel, is designed specifically for business and leisure travellers who want to 'Stay Smart' at great value for money per room prices.
		The hotel is the ideal base from which to visit the City Centre of Gloucester and its Cathedral.
		Gloucester dates from Roman times and other attractions and places of interest nearby include the National Waterways Museum, Historic Gloucester Docks, Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and the nearby town of Cheltenham with its famous racecouse.
	www.hotelsintown.co.uk /gloucester.htm (588 words)

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