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	Parishes: Great Malvern with Newland \| British History Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The parish of Great Malvern formerly included the hamlet of Guarlford and the chapelry of Newland, and stretched from the River Severn on the east to the Malvern Hills on the west.
		The town of Great Malvern is situated in beautiful woodland scenery at the foot of the Worcestershire Beacon and the North Hill, the two highest peaks at the northern end of the Malvern range; the former reaches a height of 1,395 ft. and the latter 1,307 ft. above the ordnance datum.
		Great Malvern, Christ Church.—In 1911 Miss Emilia Lucy Gordon, by her will proved 28 September, bequeathed £200 consols, the annual dividends of £5 to be applied towards the coal and blanket fund, to be distributed at Christmas to deserving poor.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=42867 (11490 words)

	Great Malvern Priory Information
		Great Malvern Priory, in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, was a Benedictine monastery c.1075-1540 and is now a parish church.
		The Priory was built for thirty monks on land belonging to Westminster Abbey.
		The great square central tower is very similar to that of the nearby Gloucester Cathedral; it was built by the same masons.
	www.bookrags.com /Malvern_Priory (496 words)

	The Malvern Hills
		Great Malvern has a host of Georgian and Victorian buildings around steep sloping streets probably it's most important attraction is the Great Malvern Priory founded in 1085AD although mainly 15th century it has a collection of stained glass that is only bettered by York Minster, it's north transept window being a gift from Henry VII.
		Probably Malvern's most famous son was Edward Elgar who is said to have composed much of his music while walking these hills and is buried at St. Wulstan's churchyard.
		Today Malvern is still famous for it's spring water that owes it's purity to the hard rocks from which it flows, a million bottles are sold throughout the world every year.
	www.btinternet.com /~yeatesprint/ross/malvern.html (265 words)

	A G Vince (1984) The Medieval Ceramic Industry of the Severn Valley. Ch.9
		However, as noted in the introduction to this chapter, there are great dangers in using negative evidence in the study of ceramic building materials and although likely it should not yet be assumed that late 16th century bricks and flat roof tiles were not being transported over similar distances to pottery vessels.
		Malvern Chase produced a few knife-cut coxcomb tiles and Hereford A7b produced a few knobbed tiles but in general once a style was established in an area it continued to be produced there.
		These tiles were possibly made in the Great Malvern fabric, although it might have been the same Malvern Chase fabric as was used for the Ewenny Priory tiles, which is of the same composition as that used for 16th century Malvern Chase pottery.
	www.postex.demon.co.uk /thesis/ch9/ch9.htm (8994 words)

	Great Malvern - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The priory church of Great Malvern dates from 1085; the Norman arches of the interior remain intact.
		The annual Malvern festival of dramatics, associated with the plays of G. Shaw, was instituted in 1928.
		The fine art of town regeneration; Great Malvern's Victorian architecture and spa water were not enough to stem the town's decline, but now Ross Reyburn finds it's on the up again thanks to a group of artists.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-gm1alvern.html (370 words)

	Great Malvern - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Great Malvern is approximately 13 kilometres (8 miles) south-west of the city of Worcester, on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills.
		Great Malvern is the home of one of the oldest Fringe festivals in the world.
		The main events of the Malvern Fringe are the MayDay and the annual three day festival held in June as a fringe to the Elgar Festival.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Great_Malvern (605 words)

	Country Cottages & Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Malvern Hills, Luxury Holiday Cottages for Rent Malvern
		Malvern owes its origin to the establishment of the Priory and subsequently the 18th and 19th Centuries, which saw the widespread use of the local, spring -water as a 'cure of all ills'.
		Malvern Water is reputed to be the purest water in Great Britain and is now sold worldwide.
		Malvern is set in some of the most spectacular and unspoilt countryside in Britain.
	www.beehousecottages.co.uk /malvern_hills.html (479 words)

	Malvern Interest
		Malvern water: springs, wells, fountains; Malvern Hills and geology/ archaeology now have their own page.
		Malvern, its name probably deriving from the Celtic for bare hill (Moel-bryn), is on the borders of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.
		The adjacent Little Malvern Priory church (the link is to a history page looking at sculpture) has some interesting stained glass, restored 2004, with part of the east window from 15th century showing the then royal family.
	www.malverntrail.co.uk /interest.htm (1387 words)

	Malvern Hotels \| accommodation - hotels in Malvern Herefordshire Cotswolds
		It is estimated the Malvern hills are 650 million years, and are particularly imposing as they rise from an otherwise flat landscape.
		Amidst the unspoilt beauty of the Malvern Hills this private family run country house is close to Great Malvern and Worcester.
		Great Malvern is overlooked by the natural beauty of the Malvern Hills and with delightful villages nearby this is perfect countryside for walking.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /malvernhotels.html (681 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Malvern
		William the Conqueror confirmed these grants and was himself a benefactor, as also was Henry I. This connexion with Westminster led later on to a famous and protracted conflict between the bishops of Worcester and the Abbot of Westminster.
		For a long time the bishop's right of visitation over Great Malvern had been unquestioned; on the election however of a prior John in 1242, the abbot opposed the bishop's action in confirming and installing the new superior.
		The choir and tower of its church alone remain; portions of the monastery are incorporated in The Court, an old Catholic mansion, the seat of the Beringtons.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/09577b.htm (855 words)

	Priory Choirs
		Malvern Priory (and choir) was chosen by TV producer Steve Benson for one of the BBC’s Advent King and the Kingdom services televised live on 12 December 1999.
		A plaque commemorating his service was placed in the Priory in 2005 and a medal in his honour is worn by the chorister who has given good service during the preceding month.
		A new adult choir, the Priory Singers became established and in 1992, the Priory Girls Choir was formed.
	www.malvernprioryorgan.org.uk /choirs.html (779 words)

	Belle Vue Mansions, centrally located refurbished flats in Great Malvern, WR14 4PZ - great views over Malvern Hills, ...
		The eight one and two bedroomed flats are situated in the heart of Malvern in a splendid Victorian Terrace, overlooking the picturesque Malvern Hills and the Worcestershire countryside beyond.
		Belle Vue Mansions is situated in the heart of Malvern in a splendid Victorian Terrace overlooking the parish church.
		It owes much of its origin and prosperity to the Great Malvern Priory, which was established in the 11th century and perhaps more famously to the local spring water, reputed to be the purest in the country and now sold worldwide.
	www.edwardblake.co.uk /projects/belle_vue_mansions/1st_floor (707 words)

	Rebuilding complete
		Great Malvern Priory was founded over 900 years ago, and there are records of organs in the Priory since 1551.
		The Priory project was the first to be completed in their new, extensive factory near Malvern.
		This section is taken mainly from 'History of Organs at Malvern Priory', an excellent booklet written in 1979 by Richard Dacey, the Priory organist from 1977 to 1980.
	www.malvernprioryorgan.org.uk /Organ_rebuild.htm (1101 words)

	Great Malvern Worcestershire, tourist information
		Great Malvern, is a spa town, and famous for its Malvern water
		The town is an inland resort overlooked by the Malvern Hills and the 1,400 foot Worcestershire Beacon, with its St Ann's well.
		Amidst the unspoilt beauty of the Malvern Hills, this private family run country house is close to Great Malvern and Worcester, one of the few hilltop accommodations in Malvern.
	www.touruk.co.uk /worcester/wor_malv.htm (465 words)

	Malvern Hills District Council - Malvern
		Perhaps it was the pure water of the Malvern Hills springs that first attracted the iron-age builders of The British Camp (Herefordshire Beacon), and then, hundreds of years later, the founders of Malvern's two medieval priories.
		Malvern's other medieval jewel is the Abbey Gateway, which is home to Malvern's Museum.
		It is small but filled with exhibits on every aspect of Malvern's history and development; geology, intriguing insights into the 19th Century, era of the water cure and items from Malvern's famous defence research establishment, where historic wartime radar was developed.
	malvern.whub.org.uk /home/mhc-tourism-malvern (568 words)

	CRSBI: St Leonard, Newland, Worcestershire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The manor of Newland was given to Great Malvern Priory by Gilbert, Abbot of Westminster (d.
		In 1291 the prior of Great Malvern held two caracutes of land at Newland.
		The font belonged to the original parish church of Great Malvern, St Thomas's, and was brought to Newland in 1541 when Great Malvern Priory became the parish church.
	www.crsbi.ac.uk /ed/wo/newla/index.htm (138 words)

	Roundabout Malvern
		A site dedicated to the joys of cycling in the Malverns, put together (content, design, tech) by John Howes, who moved to Malvern (Worcestershire, UK) in October 2001 after many years involvement in community and voluntary action in London.
		A founder member of London Cycling Campaign, he was their rides organiser for seven years and is the longest serving crew member for Bicycle Beano cycling holidays.
		This is the home page for the Three Counties Showround in Malvern, and includes a diary of events, including the famous Three Counties Show (unsurprisingly).
	www.roundabout-malvern.co.uk (367 words)

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		Above Malvern Priory Church is St. Ann’s Well with its octagonal building and cottage and this is probably where Victorians puffed their way up to after an early morning wrap in wet sheets.
		The great Gothic tower was built when William of Normandy was on the throne over nine hundred years ago and the lofty Norman nave still glows in the light streaming through medieval glass windows.
		The town of Great Malvern nestles in the eastern skirts of the Malvern Hills amongst grand villas and tree lined avenues.
	www.trip101.com /fea_Carolan_Nathan_Malvern.htm (1310 words)

	Longney: Manors and other estates \| British History Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		92) Osbert gave Longney, with the church and all appurtenances, to Great Malvern Priory, (fn.
		Ralph son of Ernisius held a yardland in Longney for which he owed the abbey 1 mark a year and hospitality for the abbot and cellarer or kitchener on their visits to Longney; (fn.
		All three estates were held of the Prior of Great Malvern, and all three passed to John Hathemere, fishmonger of London, from whom William Saunders held them at farm in 1383.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=15831 (1385 words)

	Malvern
		Certainly it was those waters that made Malvern a 19th Century spa, with the elegance to become a place of culture, attracting people like Sir Edward Elgar and Bernard Shaw.
		But in and around the Malverns are many more springs, some well restored like the Beauchamp Spout in Cowleigh Road or the well known fountain, Malvhina, at Belle Vue Island and others more obscure.
		Malvern's has two medieval jewels - one is the Abbey Gateway, which is home to Malvern's Museum.
	www.holidaycottagesnationwide.co.uk /tourist/malvern.html (323 words)

	St Mary's News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Priory church in Malvern is a superb ancient building with excellent acoustics.
		As one enters the building one doesn’t immediately notice the grandeur of the interior until one turns the corner and is faced with the spectacular nave and east window.
		Going back to Norman times, the Priory has been beautifully restored and its wonderful organ completely rebuilt by the firm of Nicholsons, coincidentally based in Malvern itself.
	www.btinternet.com /~stmarys.moseley/smn-0511j.htm (420 words)

	Great Malvern Priory - history, activities, services.
		The Parish Church of St Mary and St Michael (the Priory)
		nestles beneath the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England.
		Great Malvern Priory has a rich heritage going back over 900 years.
	www.greatmalvernpriory.org.uk (155 words)

	BBC - Hereford and Worcester - Malvern and the Malvern Hills - Malvern Priory
		Hereford and Worcester > Malvern and the Malvern Hills >
		These great 360 degree panoramic photos of Malvern Priory, including some stunning views from the top of the tower, were taken by Bob Bilsland.
		These great pictures of Malvern Priory were taken by Neil Dolti.
	www.bbc.co.uk /herefordandworcester/malverns/malvern_priory/index.shtml (235 words)

	The Beautiful Malvern Hills
		There was an open prize competition in one of the classic Victorian Mansions of Malvern, a competition for the best sixth form work from the schools in the area with a bursary of £500 was presented by Malvern Art Club, one of the oldest in the country.
		Week end courses were run at Malvern Hills College and accommodation was arranged through the Tourist Office in the many comfortable hotels and B. and B’s in the area.
		The Festival was sponsored by Malvern Town Council, Great Malvern Association of Traders, Phipps and Co., Aldine Press, The Great Malvern Hotel, The Foley Arms Hotel, The Mount Pleasant Hotel and The Publicity Company.
	www.malvern-hills.co.uk /visualarts (257 words)

	About Malvern
		It includes the smaller areas of Great Malvern, Malvern Link, Malvern Wells, West Malvern and North Malvern.
		TRE still exists in Malvern - although now under the name QinetiQ - and is a major source of local employment.
		Charles Darwin's daughter is buried in the graveyard of Malvern Priory, and Jenny Lind in Great Malvern Cemetery.
	www.evesham.ac.uk /about/about_malvern (439 words)

	Malvern Remembers - Great Malvern Picture Gallery
		One of Malvern's many springs, probably one of the most famous.
		'Malvern water, says Dr John Wall, is famous for containing nothing at all.' This spring has recently been restored and is well worth a visit.
		One of the many hotels that were built to cater for the Water Cure in the mid 19th Century.
	www.malvernremembers.org.uk /PicGreatMal.html (164 words)

	69: Virgin Mary's bell, Great Malvern Priory. c.1340-50 \| Fine Stone Miniatures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		One of the oldest bells in Great Britain to be included in a ring, this bell was cast by John of Gloucester circa 1340-50.
		This bell is the sole survivor from the original ring of six bells in Great Malvern Priory which was augmented to nine bells in 1887, the year of Queen Victoria’s jubilee.
		At this time it was decided to melt the Virgin Mary bell down, but thanks to the timely intervention of local grocer James Nott, who rescued the bell, we are still able to hear it ring today.
	www.finestoneminiatures.com /catalog/catalog_69.htm (107 words)

	Belle Vue Mansions, centrally located refurbished flats with great views over Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, UK. ...
		This is a delightful one bedroom flat situated on the second floor of Belle Vue Mansions.
		Flat five comprises a one bedroom flat on the second floor with the advantage of a large living dining area, which is open plan with the kitchen providing a very versatile space for daily life.
		As with all the flats in Belle Vue Mansions there are splendid views over the town of Malvern.
	www.edwardblake.co.uk /projects/belle_vue_mansions/2nd_floor (719 words)

	Great Malvern, England
		England > Hereford and Worcester, England / Midlands > Cotswolds > Worcester > Malvern
		In Great Malvern, as in the other parts of the town, there are a number of very attractive Victorian houses.
		The Priory Church, which once belonged to a Benedictine monastery founded by Wulfstan in 1085, has a Perpendicular-style exterior.
	www.planetware.com /malvern/great-malvern-eng-hw-gm.htm (111 words)

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