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  Sealink Ferry Hengist 1972- Ferry Photographs - Ferry Postcards
Hengist also ran overnight trips from Folkestone to Oostende, mainly for freight.
In 1984 Sealink ownership passed to Sea Containers, with Hengist running for Sealink British Ferries on the same routes, mainly Folkestone-Boulogne.
In 1990 Hengist passed to Sealink Stena Line as Stena Hengist.
www.simplonpc.co.uk /BR_Hengist.html   (510 words)

  
  Medieval Sourcebook: Nennius's The History of the Britons
After they had eaten and drunk, and were much intoxicated, Hengist suddenly vociferated, "Nimed eure Saxes!" and instantly his adherents drew their knives, and rushing upon the Britons, each slew him that sat next to him, and there was slain three hundred of the nobles of Vortigern.
Vortigern, the daughter of Hengist, his other wives, and all the inhabitants, both men and women, miserably perished: such was the end of this unhappy king, as we find written in the life of St. Germanus.
Hengist having died, however, his son Octha crossed from the northern part of Britain to the kingdom of Kent and from him are descended the kings of Kent.
www.fordham.edu /HALSALL/source/nennius.html   (2250 words)

  
 Star Trek: Wolf in the Fold
Hengist, Jaris, Morla, Kara's father, and the landing party then beam aboard the Enterprise to have Scott analyzed by the computers.
Hengist makes a dash to get away, but is knocked out by Kirk.
However, Hengist is quickly subdued and tranquillized, and Spock transports him into empty space with widest possible separation.
www.ericweisstein.com /fun/startrek/WolfInTheFold.html   (786 words)

  
 Hengist - London restaurant reviews and booking from toptable.co.uk
Hengist restaurant in Aylesford is a terrific modern eclectic restaurant retrofitted into the pleasing surroundings of an ancient edifice.
Hengist is an excellent choice for smart gatherings, business meals and mad celebrations among friends.
The private Japanese dining room features fl glass tables and red lighting and seats up to 18 while the private Crystal room features a striking chandelier and seats a more intimate 14.Hire of the entire restaurant will allow you to seat up to 72 and would be a most impressive event.
www.toptable.co.uk /details.cfm/qs/rid|3618/spos|145   (211 words)

  
 Medieval Sourcebook: Nennius: Historia Brittonum, 8th century
This plan succeeded; and Vortigern, at the instigation of the devil, and enamoured with the beauty of the damsel, demanded her, through the medium of his interpreter, of the father, promising to give for her whatever he should ask.
Then Hengist, who had already consulted with the elders who attended him of the Oghgul race, demanded for his daughter the province, called in English Centland, in British, Ceint, (Kent.).
And Octa, after the death of his father Hengist, came from the sinistral part of the island to the kingdom of Kent, and from him have proceeded all the kings of that province, to the present period.
www.fordham.edu /halsall/basis/nennius-full.html   (7378 words)

  
 Hengist
Hengist with his brother Horsa were involved in the first Anglo Saxon invasions of England.
They were said to have revolted and taken over Kent itself when their request for better pay and food was refused.
The very existence of them is open to question as Hengist and Horsa mean gelding and horse.
www.battle1066.com /g144.shtml   (123 words)

  
 Hengist & Vortigern -2
Hengist’s daughter Rowena took it upon herself to rid her father and husband of her stepson.
Hengist further proposed that the princes of Britannia along with he and his thanes meet for a treaty of peace at the Cloister of Ambrius, a monastery next to Stonehenge.
At Hengist’s signal, the Saxons pulled the daggers from their boots and each stabbed the Celt next to them.
www.romanceeverafter.com /hengist_&_vortigern_-2.htm   (677 words)

  
 hengist restaurant - restaurants in kent - aylesford - richard phillips - french restaurants cuisine
hengist restaurant - restaurants in kent - aylesford - richard phillips - french restaurants cuisine
The successful blend of atmospheres, from the stately entrance hall to the cosy intimacy of the main dining area, compliments the very individual private dining rooms: the romance of the Crystal Room and the drama of the Japanese Room.
The dining experience that is Hengist has been carefully and lovingly nurtured by proprietors Paul Smith, Kevin James and executive chef Richard Phillips.
www.hengistrestaurant.co.uk   (105 words)

  
 Amos Toys Hengist
The waterways and fjords are safe with Hengist handling security.
Hengist is the Lieutenant Worf of the Nordic set and the northern-European representative of The Old Guard series designed by James Jarvis.
This is the Hengist collectible urban vinyl figure from the In Crowd series by Amos Toys.
www.madcattoys.com /uv1061am.html   (65 words)

  
 Stonehenge — FactMonster.com
says Geoffrey of Monmouth, was erected by Merlin (the magician) to perpetuate the treachery of Hengist, who desired a friendly meeting with Vortigern, but fell upon him and his 400 attendants, putting them all to the sword.
This tale owes its birth to the word “stan-hengist,” which means uplifted stones, but “hengist” suggested the name of the traditional hero.
Stonehenge, once thought a temple, you have found A throne where kings, our earthly gods, were crowned, When by their wondering subjects they were seen.
www.factmonster.com /dictionary/brewers/stonehenge.html   (259 words)

  
 Worst Historical Britons - Billy Bragg Forums
Some of Hengist’s men may even have settled in Pictland, As you can imagine, Vortigern was very pleased and paid Hengist his lee.
The more the Vortigern dropped hints about how it was time for Hengist and his pals to go home, the more shiploads of Angles and Saxons arrived.
He had nothing left to be Vortigern of: Hengist was in charge now.
www.billybragg.co.uk /forums/index.php?showtopic=3118&mode=linearplus&view=findpost&p=187801   (1213 words)

  
 Britannia: Arthurian Sources
In the meantime, three vessels, exiled from Germany, arrived in Britain.
Chapter 43 At length Vortimer, the son of Vortigern, valiantly fought against Hengist, Horsa, and his people; drove them to the isle of Thanet, and thrice enclosed them within it, and beset them on the western side.
Chapter 56 At that time, the Saxons grew strong by virtue of their large number and increased in power in Britain.
www.britannia.com /history/docs/nennius.html   (2110 words)

  
 Castles Tonge & Badlesmere, Kent, England - Castle Quest
" The story is that the first English arrived here with Hengist and Horsa defeated the old chief Vortigern and dined with him in his castle at Tonge.
Hengist brought with him Rowena his beautiful daughter, who captivated Vortigern so that he gave Hengist half his kingdom.
It is said also, that Hengist, after his first battle, asked for as much land as an oxhide could cover, and thereupon they cut the hide into strips and covered this mound with it.
www.castlesontheweb.com /quest/Forum7/HTML/000117.html   (440 words)

  
 Amazon.com: hengist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Hengist, King of Kent (Malone Society Reprints) by Thomas Middleton (Paperback - 2004)
A Biography of Richard Hengist Horne, 1802 - 1884.
Hengist, King of Kent (Malone Society Reprints, 167) by Thomas Middleton and Grace Ioppolo (Hardcover - May 1, 2004)
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=hengist&tag=icongroupinterna&index=blended&link_code=qs&page=1   (436 words)

  
 HORNE, RICHARD HENRY, ... - Online Information article about HORNE, RICHARD HENRY, ...
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encyclopedia.jrank.org /HIG_HOR/HORNE_RICHARD_HENRY_or_HENGIST_.html   (524 words)

  
 AFA - Hengist, Horsa, & Thomas Jefferson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
They had established these principles indeed before Christianity appeared in England, and Jefferson conceived American freedom as a restoration on a new soil of the 'happy system of our ancestors,' as he called it.
This was the reason why, as John Adams remembered later, Jefferson suggested that the great seal of the country should bear on one side the images of Hengist and Horsa [The Saxon leaders who settled their people in England]."
The errors of the last couple of centuries have wrought havoc on this ideal, but the original design of America was one inspired by Asatru and Asafolk!
www.runestone.org /jef.html   (302 words)

  
  Richard Henry Horne - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
RICHARD HENRY HORNE, or Hengist (1803-1884), English poet and critic, was born in London on New Year's Day 1803.
He was intended for the army, and entered at Sandhurst, but receiving no commission, he left his country and joined the Mexican navy.
This page was last modified 03:47, 30 Aug 2006.
www.1911ency.org /H/HO/HORNE_RICHARD_HENRY.htm   (291 words)

  
 Top 20 Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The various tribes established a large number of kingdoms in what today is known as England, which were popularly described to have later consolidated into seven states known as the Heptarchy.
Another Jutish king, Horsa, may have taken part; he may have been Hengist's brother.
East Anglia's beginnings are unknown and very little record survives of its foundation or the fate of the native Britons, the once mighty Iceni tribe, who had dwelt there before.
encyc.connectonline.com /index.php/Anglo-Saxon   (2869 words)

  
 The Norton Anthology of English Literature: The 17th Century: Introduction
Ships on the horizon signify exploration, trade, and garnering the riches of the sea.
In the four corners stand four conquerors whose descendants ruled over Britain: the legendary Brutus, Julius Caesar, Hengist the Saxon, and the Norman William the Conqueror, "whose line yet rules," as Drayton's introductory poem states.
Yet this frontispiece also registers some of the tensions, conflicts, and redefinitions evident in the literature of the period and explored more directly in the topics and texts in this portion of the NTO Web site.
www.wwnorton.com /nael/17century/welcome.htm   (582 words)

  
 Hengist - Free Music Downloads - MP3 Downloads - Download.com Music
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 Hengist, King of Kent, or The Mayor of Quinborough by Thomas Middleton
Enter Hengist and Horsus with others; they draw lots and hang them up with joy: so all depart saving Hengist and Horsus, who kneel and embrace each other as partners in one fortune.
To them enter Roxena, seeming to take her leave of Hengist her father, but especially privately and warily of Horsus her lover; she departs weeping, and Hengist and Horsus go to the door and bring in their soldiers with drum and colours, and so march forth.
Then enter Hengist with diverse Saxons, Vortiger and the rest with their swords drawn threaten their expulsion, whereat Hengist, amaz'd, sends one to entreat a peaceable parley, which seeming to be granted by laying down their weapons, exeunt severally.
www.tech.org /~cleary/hengist.html   (12597 words)

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