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Parishes: Godshill | British History Online Godshill contains 6,407 acres, of which in 1905 138½ acres were woodland, the rest of the parish being nearly equally divided between arable and grass land. The principal inhabitants of Godshill purchased an annuity of £5 for the use of an usher (fn. The chapel of Godshill mentioned in the valor of 1536 is probably that of Whitwell (ibid. www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=42067   (6891 words)

GENUKI: Godshill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) "GODSHILL, (or Appuldercombe) a parish in the liberty of East Medina, Isle of Wight, county Hants, 5 miles S.E. of Newport, its post town. The village of Godshill is one of the neatest in the island, and is surrounded with interesting and beautiful scenery." [Description(s) from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland (1868) - Transcribed by Colin Hinson (c)2003] A transcription of the section for Godshill from the National Gazetteer (1868) provided by Colin Hinson. www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/HAM/IOW/Godshill/index.html   (209 words)

GODSHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL, ISLE OF WIGHT: MEMORIES OF PUPILS School dinners were introduced at Godshill during the war as in other schools and I must say I enjoyed them all - except semolina with a spoonful of jam in the middle. My parents lived at Godshill Park Farm when they were first married and my brother Bill was born there but then we moved to Bagwich where we lived for 17 years and I am not sure where we lived on my first day. Of course Godshill was always a mixed school and I really believe that we spent more time in the church and in the old churchyard. www.lendingtheway.com /GODSHILL/godshillA.html   (4326 words)

ISLE OF WIGHT VISITORS GUIDE, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Newport. Godshill is a charming thatch-roofed village and one of the most popular spots on the tourist map. Among other places of interest in Godshill is the Model Village, set in one and a half acres of the beautiful gardens of the Old Vicarage. There are more than 30 models, including one of Godshill, within the model village, with the church dominating on its own hill as it does in real life. website.lineone.net /~isleofwight/godshill.html   (611 words)

Isle of Wight location Godshill Park Farm is located on the outskirts of Godshill and situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village of Godshill is renowned for its pretty thatched cottages, 14th Century church and tea gardens. Travelling by car from Godshill to Shanklin on the A3020, Godshill Park Farm is accessed by a driveway on the right hand-side, 100 metres past the Griffin Inn. www.godshillparkfarm.uk.com /location.html   (308 words)

GENUKI: The National Gazetteer (1868) - Godshill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The village of Godshill is one of the neatest in the island, and is surrounded with interesting and beautiful scenery. "SANDFORD, a tything in the parish of Godshill, Isle of Wight, county Hants, 5 miles S.E. of Newport." "STENBURY, a tything in the parish of Godshill, Isle of Wight, county Hants, 6 miles S.E. of Newport." www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/eng/HAM/IOW/Godshill/Gaz1868.html   (376 words)

Godshill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Godshill is a village on the Isle of Wight with a population of approximately 2,800 (1998). It is located between Newport and Ventnor in the southeast of the island. Since 1952 Godshill has been the home of a model village[1] of itself and Shanklin's old village at a scale of 1:10. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Godshill   (128 words)

Godshill The origin of the name Godshill supposedly results from the foundations of the church being moved from the bottom to the top of the hill on three occasions whilst it was being built. This was taken to be a sign from God that the church should be built on the hill, hence the name Godshill. Godshill by Andrew Beer with his distinctive moonlit style, www.shalfleet.net /eastwight/godshill.htm   (141 words)

Godshill Park House Annexe - Self catering accommodation - Godshill, Isle of Wight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Godshill Park House is a listed Regency property which has been home to the current family for over 50 years. Picturesque Godshill village is a two minute drive or ten minute walk away. However, as Godshill is situated in the middle of the Island nowhere is more than a 25 minute drive away making it an ideal base from which to enjoy all the Island has to offer. www.godshillpark.co.uk   (264 words)

Church Hill Cottage Godshill Wight Self Catering Holiday Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) It is of 16th century origin and forms part of the original group of thatched cottages adjacent to the well-known Godshill church. The village of Godshill, with its thatched tea rooms and model village is a minutes walk down the hill but the cottage itself has beautiful views over the local countryside. Riding is available nearby and the surrounding countryside has an excellent network of footpaths and bridleways for both walking, mountain biking or horse riding; not to mention the numerous beaches, attractive coastline and the wealth of historical and geographical attractions. www.churchhillcottage.co.uk   (247 words)

Koala Cottage in Godshill on the Isle of Wight Koala Cottage in Godshill on the Isle of Wight - in Godshill on the Isle of Wight Koala Cottage is nestled in the heart of Godshill Village, yet tucked away in a quiet location, yet easily accessible to all Island attractions. www.koalacottage.co.uk   (257 words)

Godshill Park House Annexe - Self catering accommodation - Godshill, Isle of Wight One room is furnished as a bedroom, it has a 5' double bed, which can be converted to 2 single beds for children, also a single bed, a dressing table, wardrobe and chest of drawers. On the lawn, in front of the annexe, is a large flagstone patio with a stone bench and garden furniture and barbecue for outside meals or lazy afternoons in the garden. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave, iron, kettle, toaster etc, a Welsh dresser and fitted units with a traditional quarry tiled floor. www.godshillpark.co.uk /annexe.htm   (272 words)

Pixy Folk The village of Godshill on the Isle of Wight has quite an interesting story attached to it with regards to the origin of its name, and some visitors may already be aware of the lucky pixy charms which are sold in the village. In the beginning of the 15th Century it was decided to build a new church in the village, and the villagers discussed where it should built. So the villagers took the pixies advice and built the church on the hill, which later came to be known as God's Hill. www.angelfire.com /folk/pixyfolk/godshill.html   (246 words)

Godshill Parish Council To all Members of Godshill Parish Council A meeting of Godshill Parish Council is to be held in the Village Hall, Godshill on Tuesday 14th November 2006 at 7.30 pm. To all Members of Godshill Parish Council A meeting of Godshill Parish Council is to be held in the Village Hall, Godshill on Tuesday 1st November 2006 at 7.30 pm. Cllr Cakebread suggested that a letter of complaint be sent to the NPA and HCC for failing to advise Godshill Parish of the application. www.godshill.org.uk /committees/parish/parish.html   (3162 words)

Godshill Festival Roped in to raise funds for a swimming pool the Foulk Brothers held a "pop" festival at Hayles Field. Known as the 'Godshill' Festival it was some distance from that village. Arthur Brown had to abandon plans to come in by balloon because of high winds which foiled attempts to light his headgear for his sixties hit Fire. www.iowrock.demon.co.uk /archive/iow_archive_godshill.html   (399 words)

Isle of Wight bed & breakfast and self catering accommodation (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Godshill Park Farm offers luxury Bed and Breakfast and Self-Catering accommodation, situated near the picturesque village of Godshill on the Isle of Wight. The farm nestles in the heart of the Isle of Wight's countryside, almost centrally located making it perfect for touring around the many towns, villages and places of interest. Godshill Park Farm is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the Island. www.godshillparkfarm.uk.com.cob-web.org:8888   (273 words)

William Mist Lab.) was christened on the 3rd of November 1793 in Fordingbridge and married on the 20th of May 1807 in Fordingbridge to Kezia Prince. Kezia was christened on the 31st of March 1782 in Godshill, Fordingbridge to Abraham and Anne Prince. Lab., Labourer, Labourer at Factory) was christened on the 26th of March 1804 in Fording Bridge, Hampshire and married on the 10th of May 1829 in St. Mary, Fordingbridge, Hampshire to Eliza Wort. mywebpages.comcast.net /derek2000/tree/ggg_gp/wimi1804.htm   (591 words)

Godshill But, away from the tourist attractions, the 'hill' in Godshill is still unspoilt, and so photogenic that it's definitely worth a visit. n top of the hill is Godshill's church, which is the village's glory, surrounded as it is by postcard pretty thatched cottages. According to local folklore the church was to be built at the bottom of the hill, but overnight the stones were mysteriously placed at the top of the hill. www.btinternet.com /~wight2000/towns/Godshill.htm   (218 words)

Godshill, IOW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) At Godshill village, ignore the path, take the small road to the church and just around the corner the church and thatched cottages come into view. The church was planned to be built at the bottom of the hill, but each night the building materials were mysteriously moved up to the top of the hill. The villagers gave up bringing the materials down again and decided that the top of the hill was where God wanted his church. www.brianlambert.btinternet.co.uk /pic82.htm   (78 words)

Steve Noyes - Godshill Bells Queen Victoria used to stop in Godshill for tea, and the coach trips have been doing it ever since. The legend is that the church was to be built in the meadow at the bottom of the hill, but each day the workmen found the stones had been moved to the top. The upper stage of the tower with pinnacles was built in the 16th century. www.noyes.org.uk /iw/towers/godshill.htm   (307 words)

Godshill photographic gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Chale Godshill Niton & Whitwell Shorwell Sandown & Shanklin Ventnor Godshill is one one of the islands favourite tourist attractions with some delightful cottage that are scattered along the road and has as a background all that is left of its long lost priory, the largest old church on the island which is most 15th century. A pillar of a cross which is 700 years old with a sundial is a suitable partner for the porch. www.iwcam.gothere.uk.com /iwcam/HTML-JavaFiles/PhotoGallery/PG-Godshilljava.htm   (1184 words)

Subterranea Britannica: SB-Sites: Godshill Station The station was downgraded to an unstaffed halt in 1927. The Newport Godshill and St. Lawrence Railway was opened from Merstone to St. Lawrence in 1897 and to Ventnor Town in 1900. The Isle of Wight Central operated this line until 1913; it was then bought by the Central. www.subbrit.org.uk /sb-sites/stations/g/godshill/index.shtml   (875 words)

Godshill - Contemporary Bunya Mountains Accommodation Set on the misty and lush green Bunya Mountains, Godshill is accommodation with distinctive artistic decorations. Art lovers can appreciate vast collections of watercolour and oil paintings, pottery, sculpture, and expansive art library. Godshill is the ultimate retreat with something for everyone. www.godshill.com.au   (73 words)

Godshill Information Online - Classified advertisements for Godshill, UK Godshill, Isle of Wight, UK You may use this section of Godshill Information Online to freely advertise items for sale or items wanted for personal purposes around Godshill. Godshill Information Online is part of the UK information network. Godshill Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Godshill. www.britinfo.net /fp-B-BJQ.htm   (273 words)

Isle of Wight Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com Godshill is little more than some twee thatched cottages, tea shops, a couple pubs, a nice church and Ye Olde Paye and Displaye Car Parke. All this is shot through with a busy road, so for some peace and quiet you'll need to head uphill for the upper town, where you'll also find the church. Inside the church at Godshill is this remarkable medieval painting. www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Isle_of_Wight/Things_To_Do-Isle_of_Wight-BR-1.html   (908 words)

Godshill Park House Annexe - Self catering accommodation - Godshill, Isle of Wight Godshill Park House Annexe - Self catering accommodation - Godshill, Isle of Wight Godshill Park House Annexe, Godshill, Isle of Wight by Island Graphic Art - © 2006 Mrs N Down The Lodge comprises an entrance lobby leading to a large hall. www.godshillpark.co.uk /lodge.htm   (255 words)

Godshill Information Online -Community information and services around Godshill, UK Godshill, Isle of Wight, UK This section of the site has been designed to provide a means of allowing community services in and around Godshill to publicise themselves and pass on any important information to Godshill residents. If you have any information that you want to pass on to Godshill residents you can write an article, use the free public notices, or publicise any events in our Godshill events section. If you are based in Godshill you can advertise your business in our directory (Free if you already have a web site). www.britinfo.net /fp-D-BJQ.htm   (432 words)

Isle of Wight Photographs: Godshill Church & Thatched Cottages Isle of Wight Nostalgia - Godshill Church and Thatched Cottages It was largely re-built in the fourteenth century in the Transition Decorated and Perpendicular style. All Saints, Godshill, 'the Church of the Lily Cross'. www.invectis.co.uk /iow/gc.htm   (142 words)

Godshill Primary School - [ Newtown 2004 ] Godshill Primary School - [ Newtown 2004 ] The children from Class 4 who attend Computer Club have written a report on their recent school trip. Dr Young told us that the town hall was used for lots of different things like: Schools, offices, works, etc. millenniumschools.co.uk /pub/isleofwight/godshill/hk.html?1085850251   (227 words)

Godshill, United Kingdom It is worth making a detour inland from Shanklin to Godshill (4mi/6.5km west). This small well-kept village has thatched stone houses, a Methodist chapel dating from 1838, a small natural history museum, a toy museum and medieval St Lawrence's Church (14th century), with the tombs of members of the Worsley family, and a 15th/16th century fresco in the South Chapel. Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law. www.planetware.com /united-kingdom/godshill-gb-iw-go.htm   (109 words)

IOW Free range meat from the Isle of Wight Bacon Company (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The Isle of Wight Bacon Company is part of a family farming enterprise including outdoor Free Range Pigs, Dairy Cattle and Cereal Crops. Moor Farm is situated in the Arreton Valley in the picturesque village of Godshill. The Island's temperate climate is ideal for the herd of 650 sows which are farmed to the highest standards and are fed only natural cereal ingredients. www.isleofwightbacon.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888   (205 words)

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