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  Grantham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grantham is a small market town in Lincolnshire, England with about 40,000 inhabitants.
Situated on the River Witham, it has the East Coast Main Line (between the stops for Peterborough and Newark Northgate) and the A1 main road from London to Edinburgh running past it (the town was bypassed in 1962).
Grantham is home to the world's only 'living' pub sign: A bee hive perched in a tree.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grantham   (776 words)

  
 Grantham, England
Grantham is a small market town in south west Lincolnshire of about 35,000 inhabitants.
Two world famous people are associated with the town: Sir Isaac Newton, who was schooled at the still existing Grantham King's Grammar School, and Baroness Margaret Thatcher who was educated at King's sister school, Kesteven and Grantham Girls Grammar School (K.G.G.S), and was born in the town itself where many inhabitants still remember her.
Politically the town is part of the Grantham and Stamford constituency (recently altered), is represented in Parliament by Conservative M.P. Quentin Davies and has a long history of electing Conservative members of Parliament.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/gr/Grantham,_England.html   (169 words)

  
 Probert Encyclopaedia: Gazetteer (Grantc-Gratin)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Grantham is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA.
Grasscroft is a village in Greater Manchester, England.
Grassington is a village in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England.
www.probertencyclopaedia.com /GB7A.HTM   (560 words)

  
 Walkington Genealogy - paf71 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eliza WALKINGTON was born 1837 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England.
Hannah Catherine WALKINGTON was born 1866 in Louth, Lincolnshire, England.
Lydia WALKINGTON was born 1853 in Grindale, Yorkshire, England.
users.bigpond.net.au /brian.walkington/walksoc/pafg71.htm   (238 words)

  
 Grantham Genealogy, Grantham Gazette, contact Ronald E. Johnson 828-479-8400
Captain Grantham was called in by the Governor of Virginia, Sir William Berkeley, as an intermediary to deal with the rebels.
Grantham, of the ship Concord, arranged a surrender on January 2, 1766-67, by showing the men the error of their way, promising a pardon for all, and breaking out a barrel of brandy to calm their nerves.
Sir Thomas Grantham, according to Jack Grantham of Dallas, Texas, was born on December 9, 1641, in Bichester, Oxford, England.
graham.main.nc.us /~rjohnson/genealogy   (2944 words)

  
 TMR - Interview
Grantham is Professor of Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA, and a member of the Nephrology and Hypertension Division of Internal Medicine.
Grantham is widely regarded as one of the nation's leading authorities on polycystic kidney disease.
Grantham: At the moment there is no specific treatment for polycystic kidney disease to prevent progression to renal failure, dialysis, and end-stage renal failure.
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 Descendants of William George Greaves and Anne Eliza Brett of Nether Broughton, Nottinghamshire, England & Alberta, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
She was born 1885 in England, and died in 1942 in Edmonton, Alberta.
Kate Greaves (3) was born in 1882 in England.
Emily Greaves (12) was born in 1903 in England.
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 Margaret Thatcher
Most of the Conservative party also opposed her support for Britain's membership in the Economic and Monetary Union and she was forced to resign in 1990.
Thatcher was born Margaret Hilda Roberts in the town of Grantham.
Her father was Alfred Roberts who ran a grocers' shop in the town and was active in local politics, serving as an Alderman (while officially described as 'Liberal Independent', in practice he supported the local Conservatives).
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/margaret_thatcher.html   (3388 words)

  
 Grantham Town Youth Football   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Grantham's midfield were working hard and a home win was assured when a first time shot from Man of the Match, Alex Dempster, found the corner.
Grantham Town took on the league leaders and last years County Cup winners in an end to end match, Grantham quickly got on the score sheet, when Jordan Baker’s cross was superbly volleyed by Tom Wheeler.
Grantham started brightly and it was no surprise when Euan Dolby scored; taking the ball from his own penalty area, beating several players, before rifling into the net.Sean Baker and Frazer Wingad were composed in defence and kept Colsterworth at bay.The second half saw a controversial refereeing decision.
www.granthamtown.co.uk   (2491 words)

  
 Margaret Thatcher   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Her father was Alfred Roberts who ran a grocers' shop in the town and was active in local politics, serving as an Alderman (while officially described as ' Liberal Independent', in practice he supported the local Conservatives).
When the Labour Party won control of Grantham Council in 1945, Alfred Roberts was not re-elected as an Alderman, a decision which affected Thatcher deeply.
The indiscriminate nature of the charge led to it being almost universally known as the Poll Tax, and it became very unpopular across the political spectrum with protest marches being held even in safely Conservative areas.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Margaret_Thatcher.html   (3353 words)

  
 Student Experience Archive- James Grantham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Meet James Grantham, a WVU Exchange Student to the University of Hertfordshire, England.
England is as interesting as ever, and the weather is starting to improve as we approach March.
It is said that under one of the trees in the park, Elizabeth was made aware that she was the new queen of England.
www.wvu.edu /~intlprog/experiences/jgrantham.html   (19755 words)

  
 Hotel Nottingham Hotel Grantham or Hotel Peterborough The Angel and Royal Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Idyllically situated in the south-west corner of Lincolnshire, this ancient market town (1 hour GNER express train from London) and situated just off the A1 - (Route Planner), the town is served by all the major road networks and is within 1 hour of the International Airports of Birmingham and East Midlands.
Grantham, birthplace of Britain's first female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, is within striking distance of glorious Stamford, a picture postcard town, Rutland the smallest county in the British Isles and the vibrant fast growing city of Nottingham
All of these houses and castles are located in one of the most beautiful areas of England and are all in driving distance of the Beautiful and historic Angel and Royal hotel.
www.angelandroyal.co.uk /location.htm   (281 words)

  
 Descendants of Albine Cook - pafg02.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
on 2 Oct 1793 in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England.
on 16 Dec 1798 in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England.
on 20 Mar 1805 in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England.
www.kevinlaurence.net /genealogy/cook/pafg02.htm   (268 words)

  
 Margaret Thatcher - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Thatcher was born Margaret Hilda Roberts in the town of Grantham in Lincolnshire in eastern England.
Some have argued that local councils saw the introduction of the new system of taxation as the opportunity to make significant increases in the amount taken, assuming (correctly) that it would be the originators of the new tax system and not its local operators who would be blamed.
This was reflected in the 1987 general election, which she won by a landslide through winning large numbers of seats in southern England and the rural farming areas of northern England while winning few seats in the rest of the country.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /margaret_thatcher.htm   (4613 words)

  
 Grantham Hotels - Hotel in Grantham - accommodation and places to stay near Grantham England
Whether you are looking for a luxury hotel in Grantham for a weekend break, business trip, or special occassion, or are simply looking for budget or discount hotels and accommodation for Grantham or lodging in Grantham, we are confident that you'll find a suitable place to stay in Grantham.
Some of our Grantham guesthouse and bed & breakfast suppliers can be contacted via email or where a link to the hotel is available, directly from their websites, some may offer discounts and special internet rates.
Or, to view a list of Cheap priced or low cost Hotels in Grantham please use the preceding 'Low Cost Hotels in Grantham' link where you will find that the hotels are categorised in order of price.
www.hotels-accommodation-europe.co.uk /town/Grantham   (616 words)

  
 GRANTHAM NEW HAMPSHIRE GENEALOGY PROJECT
Grantham was the second town to receive a charter in what is now Sullivan County, the first being Charlestown.
The first chapter was granted in 1761; however, because the proprietors did not fulfill the conditions in it, a second one was regranted under its present name, Grantham, in 1767.
In 1788, upon petition, the name was changed to New Grantham-a name which it retained until 1818, when its original name was restored." (from the Town of Grantham New Hampshire history for the 1967 and 1976 Bicentennial Committees).
www.usgennet.org /usa/nh/county/sullivan/grantham.htm   (630 words)

  
 Grantham Grammar School -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Grantham Grammar School -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
However, most new arrivals are placed in School house.
The School has recently been awarded 'Business and enterprise college' status in partnership with another local school, The Grantham Church High School, which promises to benefit the students of both institutions.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gr/grantham_grammar_school.htm   (285 words)

  
 Grantham Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Grantham | England United Kingdom
Unfortunately, we don't yet have any user reviews about Grantham.
The hotel is situated just off the A1 in the heart of England, equidistant between Lincoln and Nottingham, the perfect location from which to discover and explore the surrounding countryside, historic (4 Star)
With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Grantham, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your England visit.
www.simplehotels.com /en/gb/grantham   (220 words)

  
 Grantham - England Hotels - Best prices, best places   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Excellent cuisine is served in the brasserie restaurant, the carvery restaurant and the leisure bar.
The hotel is situated just off the A1 in the heart of England, equidistant between Lincoln and Nottingham, the perfect location from which to discover and explore the surrounding countryside, historic buildings and local market towns.
Located on the A1 northbound, 9 miles south of Grantham, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the Lincolnshire countryside.
www.simplytravelinfo.com /UK/England/Grantham.htm   (307 words)

  
 More_Henry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Newton was born close to Grantham and attended the Free School in Grantham.
In fact he had lodgings in Grantham for seven years with a Mr Clark, the brother of a teacher at the Free School.
More, who was about 30 years older than Newton, often returned to his home town of Grantham and when he did so he lived with one of the two Clark brothers.
www-gap.dcs.st-and.ac.uk /~history/Mathematicians/More_Henry.html   (1505 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Grantham, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
When asked to describe the town of Grantham, many would say:"A pathetic little town in Nottinghamshire, probably the most boring in the World." In fact, this is only partly true.
There is a building in the heart (or for those reading who don't have a heart, centre of mass, excluding tentacles and other wriggly bits) of Grantham with a large tower with a time-measuring device on each face, closely resembling the symbol worn on the uniforms of the ZX3 quadrapeds the Tiktoks.
The Grammar school (See under 'Schools; Escaping') called KGGS is a creatures of the female gender only school, and the Grammar school called King's is for male species only ('Grammar', when traced to its early Praeblohysian dialect translates as 'Intelligence', when tracked down in Diblywogish as 'All Powerful', and into the late Playground-Bullysh as 'Smartass'.
212.58.240.110 /dna/place-london/A2205640   (458 words)

  
 Merry's of England - merg16 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Henry Archibold MERRYWEATHER was born in Dec 1873 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
Alice CARVER was born in 1779 in Sturton, Nottinghamshire, England.
Jane MERRYWEATHER was born in 1814 in pos Foston on the Wolds, Yorkshire, England.
www.xtal.info /merryweather/merg16.htm   (3079 words)

  
 Travelodge Grantham South Witham - Grantham, England - Reservations.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Travelodge Grantham South Witham - Grantham, England - Reservations.
Location: Northbound on the A1, The Travelodge is 13 miles south of Grantham and 9 miles north of Stamford roundabout.
Instructions: Northbound on the A1, The Travelodge is 13 miles south of Grantham and 9 miles north of Stamford roundabout.
www.ase.net /servlet/DisplayPegasus2/displayhotelinfo?brand=TG&pid=GB0510&pegfe=000   (237 words)

  
 Beechleigh Town House Hotel - Superb accommodation in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
With a population of about 33,000 people, Grantham stands on the River Witham in south west Lincolnshire.
There are good transport links - London is only an hour away by rail, the A1 road provides good north/south links and the A52 trunk road links the town to Nottingham and the rest of the East Midlands.
Grantham probably originated in the sixth century, as a Saxon settlement.
www.avaweb.co.uk /beechleigh.html   (222 words)

  
 Grantham Best Western Motels, Best Western Inns Hotels England at assortedhotels.com
Besides 1 Best Western Hotels in Grantham there are other related pages in assortedhotels.com for hotels of Grantham England.
Try the Grantham Best Western Hotel Advanced search Form for more hotels in Grantham or hotels near Grantham attractions, ordered by star rating or property name.
Although we always try our best to ensure that all the Grantham hotel information is accurate, we just show the Grantham hotel information from the GDS Database system.
www.assortedhotels.com /hbrands/gbbw/grantham/index.html   (497 words)

  
 Bus Grantham at Local.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
If you're planning on visiting someone in hospital or if you are going to be admitted yourself, or are an outpatient who is attending an appointment, then public transport offers several services to the hospital.
Grantham hotel amenities and facilities of The Fox in Grantham, England, county of Lincolnshire.
Grantham Marriott Hotel is one of the Grantham Hotels available from the Milford network of hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts and self-catering accommodation, in conjunction with our partner Active Hotels.
www.local.co.uk /Grantham/Bus   (336 words)

  
 Harlaxton College: Alumni Recollections   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
I asked my husband why he had chosen that name because of course I knew what significance it had to me. He said because it was the long version of the name Grant in the baby name book and it sounded better with a middle name Steven.
I then reminded him that Grantham was essentially where I spent the most exciting and memorable 4 months of my life.
We both decided then it was very appropriate to name our son after Grantham, England.
www.ueharlax.ac.uk /alumni/recollect/bettnersj.htm   (162 words)

  
 Hotels Grantham - Hotel Accommodation in Grantham England | Superior Hotels Europe
Excellent cuisine is served in the Manor Brasserie restaurant, the Plus Fours Country Carvery restaurant and Spikes bar.
It was brought by East of England Taverns Ltd in May 2004, The Fox now has nine letting rooms, a forty seater restaurant, two bars, and a large function room.
The Fox Inn is the ideal place to stay if you want to visit this great area of interest.
www.superior-hotels-europe.co.uk /hotels/england/grantham   (795 words)

  
 Grantham hotels in Grantham, England, with discounts and special offers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Grantham hotels in Grantham, England, with discounts and special offers
Simply Holiday Hotels provides you Hotels within Grantham, England.
With a quick and easy way to find a hotel of your choice in Grantham, England, whether you are traveling on business or leisure.
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