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  Golborne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Golborne is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester.
Golborne's name is derived from gold+bourne, referring to the golden flowers that used to grow by the banks of the Millingford Brook.
Former WWF and WCW professional wrestler Davey Boy Smith was born in Golborne.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Golborne   (681 words)

  
 GENUKI: Golborne, Lancashire genealogy
GOLBORNE, a parish in Leigh district, Lancashire; on the Wigan and Newton railway, 2 miles NNE of Newton.
In 1835 Golborne was a township in the parish of Winwick.
For probate purposes prior to 1858, Golborne was in the Archdeaconry of Chester, in the Diocese of Chester.
www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/eng/LAN/Golborne/index.html   (330 words)

  
 Golborne Road - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Golborne Road is a street in the Kensington and Chelsea borough of London.
Golborne Road is situated just north of and parallel to The Westway; it also intersects Portobello Road.
Golborne Road was named after Dean Golbourne, at one time vicar of St. John's Church in Paddington.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Golborne_Road   (267 words)

  
 Townships: Golborne | British History Online
The village of Golborne is near the centre of the township, on the north side of the brook.
At the inquest of 1212 it appears that GOLBORNE was held of the baron of Makerfield in moieties; one half was held by the lord of Lowton, the other by a family using the local surname.
For the Established Church St. Thomas's was built in 1850; the benefice is a rectory, in the patronage of the Earl of Derby.
www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=41397   (2685 words)

  
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Golborne broke away from the kick off with excellent effort, highlighted by a Dean Pennington off load to Ryan, the play ended with a knock on, Leigh scored their only points of the period when a gaping hole allowed Miners to cut through and score, no extra’s again, 4 — 8.
Golborne defended better after this, and drives from Ben, Greg, the hard running Andrew Gibson and Sam gave Dean G a chance, but it couldn’t be taken, the ball going to ground through — yes- - another knock on.
Golborne found their feet and put some superb attacking rugby together with Man of the Match, Andy Ackers leading the way with some probing runs from dummy half.
www.golborneparkside.co.uk /index.htm   (2080 words)

  
 Golborne St Thomas May Queen Carnival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Golborne's 16th successive carnival was "heavily tackled" by the all Lancashire Rugby League final on Saturday and down went the collections on the streets.
Many people had gone to Wembley,and others were watching the battle on television.Said the rector of Golborne The Rev.A.A.Clague "Considering condiitions and the counter attraction of the final we were well satisfied with street collections which brought in £105.
The streets were packed as the colourful procession left Derby Road and travelled through the centre of Golborne to the carnival ground at the Parish School.
www.golbornecarnival.co.uk   (309 words)

  
 Staveleys of Golborne, Lancashire
In 1851 the family was living in Hindley prior to moving to Golborne.
Ann is present in the 1861 census, residing with the family in Golborne, but by 1871 Thomas has taken a new wife.
Thomas and Sarah's youngest daughter, Elizabeth, married James SCHOLES in 1892 at the Leigh Register Office, and is residing in Golborne, with four children, in 1901.
www.staveley-genealogy.com /golborne.htm   (332 words)

  
 Subterranea Britannica: SB-Sites: Golborne South Station
Between 1888 and 1894 the line through Golborne by then part of the LNWR's main line to Scotland was quadrupled but there were only ever platforms on the slow line.
On 01.02.1949 after nationalisation the station was renamed Golborne South to distinguish it from its nearby former GCR namesake.
Golborne South Station did not survive to the Beeching era closing on 6.2.1961.
www.subbrit.org.uk /sb-sites/stations/g/golborne_south/index.shtml   (243 words)

  
 Golborne Colliery, Lancashire, on 7th. December 1957.
In accordance with your direction, given under the terms of Section 121 of the Mines and Quarries Act, 1954, 1 have the honour to submit my report on the causes of, and circumstances attending, the explosion which occurred at Golborne colliery, Lancashire, at 11.15 am.
Golborne colliery is situated in the urban district of Golborne in the County of Lancaster, roughly midway between the towns of Wigan and Warrington.
The upcast shaft, No. 2, 14 feet in diameter, was sunk about 1865 to the Lower Florida seam and was deepened later, in two stages, to its present depth of 606 yards; the downcast, No. 3, 18 feet in diameter and 606 yards deep, was sunk in 1902.
www.pitwork.net /golborne.htm   (6318 words)

  
 Golborne W10 artists in residence Anna Lewis and Chris Follows www.golborne.org documents encounters
We wanted to introduce an alternative, permanent piece of art, owned exclusively by the community, to provide Golborne with a creative space to be used, changed and expanded by interested members of the community.
We see the website as a beginning with the potential to be continued by those wishing to add their own perspectives of Golborne to the website in 2004, 2005, 2006 etc. We have designed a template, which is functional, user-friendly and easy to adapt.
We have no funds at present to continue this project, but we would like to seek further funding, so that www.golborne.org can be developed into the future.
www.pressbox.co.uk /Detailed/11296.html   (335 words)

  
 Golborne UD Lancashire through time | Local history overview for the Local Government District
Golborne UD was a Local Government District in the county of Lancashire, in England.
The boundaries of Golborne UD shown on 19th and 20th century maps.
Discover other units Golborne was related to, and how its boundaries changed.
www.visionofbritain.org.uk /unit_page.jsp?u_id=10186791   (169 words)

  
 Subterranea Britannica: SB-Sites: Golborne North Station
The station was known as Golborne GC had two simple wooden platforms and very sparse facilities.
At nationalization it was renamed Golborne North (1.2.1949) to distinguish it from its nearby former LNWR namesake.
Golborne North station did not survive long into the period of nationalisation closing on 1.3.1952.
www.subbrit.org.uk /sb-sites/stations/g/golborne_north/index.shtml   (174 words)

  
 Golborne High School - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
ḌGolborne High School is a mixed comprehensive school for 11-16 year olds.
It is located in Golborne, a small town in the Wigan Metropolitan Borough in North West England.
This United Kingdom school or college related article is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Golborne_High_School   (109 words)

  
 Golborne & Lowton Township   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Though geographically close, Golborne and Lowton are quite different in character.
The name Golborne means "Golden Stream", alongside which yellow flowers grew in abundance.
On 18th March 2004 it was the 25th Anniversary of the Golborne Mining Disaster.
www.wiganmbc.gov.uk /pub/partnership/township/lowton/index.htm   (324 words)

  
 Golborne
Golborne was until recently dominated by its colliery, scene of a tragic explosion in 1979 in which several miners died.
Closure just ten years later has meant the chance to reclaim the site and its giant spoil heap for leisure and new industries.
The name Golborne means 'golden stream' where yellow flowers grew in abundance.
www.btinternet.com /~robert.unsworth/golborne/golborne.htm   (93 words)

  
 About   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In 1989 Golborne juniors amalgamated with the open-age teams of Parkside Colliery and became Parkside Golborne ARLFC and subsequently the current club GOLBORNE PARKSIDE ARLFC.
The players and officials are fortunate in having their own large clubhouse and five pitches that afford them an excellent base from which they successfully fund their sport.
Parkside Golborne provide over 200 players with two training sessions per week, a full playing kit and an organised game at the weekend, but perhaps more importantly, they give players the opportunity to fulfil their rugby playing potential, so much so that they lose many players to the professional clubs.
www.golborneparkside.co.uk /News.htm   (276 words)

  
 Golborne Station Feasibility Study
Golborne is a town of around 15000 people located astride the West Coast Main Line (WCML) in Lancashire.
The Consultancy's GCOST™ model was used for the demand forecasting, although this was a relatively difficult application, because of the complex nature of the local rail network; in particular, there are many alternative rail options for those with a car available.
Operational planning issues concentrated on the need to provide an additional service to call at Golborne, since those already passing were all long-distance services, for which the extra stop would have been inappropriate.
www.railcons.com /golborne.shtml   (224 words)

  
 Golborne Road Market
Golborne Road is located just off Ladbroke Grove at the Northern end of Portobello Road market.
Golborne road is slowly following suit to Portobello Road moving up-market, with a host of trendy new shops and cafes replacing the gloom of earlier dereliction.
It sits in the gaze of Trellick Tower and has been receiving a steady stream of publicity in the media of late.
www.rbkc.gov.uk /EnvironmentalServices/StreetTrading/golborne.asp   (168 words)

  
 Golborne Grove, The London - London venue guide - Itchy City Guides   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
May we please have a moment of silence to commemorate the sad demise of the Golborne a year ago.
Admittedly, it'd become a shadow of its former self in those last few months, but come on; it was an institution.
The Golborne of old must be revolving like a perpetual motion machine in its grave.
www.itchylondon.co.uk /venues/133.html   (128 words)

  
 Golborne Property | Find property for sale privately by owner in Golborne Cheshire
Golborne is listed by the post office, however, as being part of Warrington, mainly in the WA3 postal code area.
All advertisements for Golborne property are placed by our partner estate agents.
Please view the Estate Agent page for a list of Golborne estate agents.
www.cheshirepropertysales.co.uk /property_for_sale_0_Golborne.html   (216 words)

  
 LAND FOR SALE in Golborne
We are a specialist land agent, offering land for sale in Golborne.
Our land for sale comes in smaller acreage (under an acre) or larger acreage over 50 acres and can be bought for business, leisure activities or investment.
Provide your details and we will email you the property particulars when You'll now be one of the very first to hear about the latest land for sale in Golborne near to existing development.
www.landsaleuk-profit.co.uk /land-for-sale-Golborne.html   (139 words)

  
 Golborne Tn/CP Lancashire through time | Local history overview for the Parish-level Unit
Golborne Tn/CP was a Civil Parish in the county of Lancashire, in England.
It was part of Leigh PLU/RegD (1850-1930); Warrington PLU/RegD (1837-1850); West Derby Hundred; Leigh RSD; Lowton; Golborne UD; and Winwick AP/CP.
The boundaries of Golborne Tn/CP shown on 19th and 20th century maps.
www.visionofbritain.org.uk /unit_page.jsp;jsessionid=EE3490166C6F48DB69E0472CDE2E172C?u_id=10352617   (127 words)

  
 Kensington and Chelsea PCT - Key priorities & projects
The Golborne United Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) scheme was set up in 1999 to improve health, increase community safety and build a more active community in the Golborne area of Kensington and Chelsea.
The projects are delivered by local community groups and voluntary organisations with support from the Golborne United SRB team and Partnership Board.
The Golborne Anti-Smoking Project provides young people between the ages of 12-21 with information on the long-term effects of tobacco use and offers support to young people who want to cut down or stop smoking.
www.kc-pct.nhs.uk /keypriorities/golborne.htm   (923 words)

  
 Golborne Property Estate Agents Homes For Sale Rent Houses Flats Rental Lettings Greater Manchester
Golborne Property For Sale - If you click this link, you will automatically search our partners' database for property within 5 miles of Golborne.
It is possible to have other cities, towns and villages as the focal point of your search, as well as changing the number of miles to which your search extends.
Golborne is not the only place in Greater Manchester that is covered by this property search and below are other locations which may offer some alternatives.
www.themovechannel.co.uk /manchester/golborne.asp   (445 words)

  
 Golborne House gastropub in Notting Hill
Golborne House is a new bar and restaurant on the fringes of Notting Hill, opposite the Trellick Tower on Golborne Road.
Head chef is New Zealander Celia Harvey, who worked for three years at The River Cafe, climbing as high up the chain of command as is possible where founders Ruthie Rogers and Rose Gray are firmly ensconced at the top, closely shadowed by their long-time colleague Theo Randall.
The faintly Iberian slant to the menu fitting in Golborne Road with its Portuguese grocery store,pastry shops and cafes was also bolstered by a tapa of grilled aubergine with Portuguese sweet bread and extended to the dessert course where Spanish cheese served with membrillo (quince paste) was one option.
www.portowebbo.co.uk /nottinghilltv/eatingoutgolh.htm   (754 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Golborne Gardens Guide | Golborne Gardens London, W10, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London ...
Golborne Gardens is located in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Welcome to our guide for the area around Golborne Gardens in Kensington and Chelsea.
The nearest underground station to Golborne Gardens is 'Westbourne Park ' which is about 10 minutes to the South East.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/golborne_gardens_735.html   (198 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Golborne Road Guide | Golborne Road London, W10, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London hotel ...
Golborne Road is located in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Welcome to our guide for the area around Golborne Road in Kensington and Chelsea.
The nearest underground station to Golborne Road is 'Westbourne Park ' which is about 10 minutes to the South East.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/golborne_road_19a.html   (291 words)

  
 BBC ON THIS DAY | 18 | 1979: Three die in Golborne mine blast
Three men have been killed in an underground explosion at Golborne colliery, near Wigan in Lancashire.
Eight others were seriously injured when a fireball shot 200 yards(183m) along a tunnel, which was 1,800ft (549m) underground.
Golborne colliery has one of the best safety records in the industry.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/click/rss/0.91/public/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/march/18/newsid_4226000/4226271.stm   (594 words)

  
 Golborne Manor Chester - The UK Hotel Network
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If you are in a particular hurry, we recommend that you avail yourself of the instantly confirmed online booking provided by other hotels in Chester.
I wish to be one of the first to know of any special offers at hotels throughout the UK.
www.ukhotelnet.com /Golborne-Manor-Chester-1-ukh.html   (148 words)

  
 Notting Hill Carnival in Golborne W10 2003 Anna Lewis and Chris Follows artists in residence in Golborne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Notting Hill Carnival in Golborne W10 2003 Anna Lewis and Chris Follows artists in residence in Golborne
We see the website as a beginning with the potential to be continued by those wishing to add their own perspectives of Golborne to the website
We have designed a template, which is functional, user-friendly and easy to adapt.
www.golborne.org.uk /carnival_pages/b_golborne_carnival/carnival.htm   (266 words)

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