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  Hereford, England
England > Hereford and Worcester, England / Midlands > Cotswolds
Hereford, on the Wye, was the seat of a bishop as early as the seventh century and was fortified in the Middle Ages, however, nothing remains of this.
To the art-lover Hereford's main attractions are its Cathedral and its "Mappa Mundi", one of the oldest maps of the world in existence.
www.planetware.com /england/hereford-eng-hw-he.htm   (135 words)

  
 NZ Herefords: Hereford Council Secretary General
A meeting was convened in Hereford, England on July 13th 1951 and the New Zealand representative at that meeting was Mr.
The object of the World Hereford Council was, and still is, the promotion of the interests of the Hereford breed throughout the world and to provide a medium for the settlement of any problems that may arise between member countries.
Hereford marketing and promotion are obvious responsibilities for the Secretary General and a web site promoting as many sires as are available from all member countries is one of the objectives of the Council.
www.herefords.co.nz /association_jan_wills_overview.php   (989 words)

  
 Hereford.uk.com - Herefordshire History
Hereford was one of the first towns founded in England after the end of Roman Rule.
Early Hereford was a frontier town on the border between kingdoms inhabited by the ancestors of the Welsh and of the English before there were such countries as 'Wales' and 'England'.
The aerial views of medieval Hereford were developed by Enok Sweetland from a model of the city in the Old House Museum in Hereford by permission of Herefordshire Museum Services.
www.hereford.uk.com /history/index.asp   (292 words)

  
 A History of Hereford, England
Hereford means the ford used by the army.
Hereford was probably protected by a ditch and an earth rampart with a wooden palisade on top.
A canal was dug from Gloucester to Hereford in 1845.
www.localhistories.org /hereford.html   (1310 words)

  
 Hereford - History of its Medieval Jewish Community
Hereford had the three essentials for success - a royal castle, an adequate hinterland (large in Hereford’s case), and a sheriff who exercised direct authority over the Jews and was responsible for their security in time of trouble.
Hereford’s Jewish community flourished from 1218, under Hamo and his family (one of wealthiest in land) (Jewish wealth was overwhelmingly from money-lending, largely to country people).
Hereford was different from any other Jewry in remaining on war footing after end of civil war in 1217 due to conflict with the Welsh.
fp.thebeers.f9.co.uk /hereford_history.htm   (2229 words)

  
 Breeds of Livestock - Hereford Cattle
Thrifty and enterprising farmers near Hereford in the County of Herefordshire, England, were determined to produce beef for the expanding food market created by Britain's industrial revolution.
These early Hereford breeders molded their cattle with the idea in mind of a high yield of beef and efficiency of production, and so firmly fixed these characteristics that they remain today as outstanding characteristics of the breed.
Accomplishing, their objective in a remarkably short time is a great tribute to the dedication of Hereford breeders, the broad genetic base of the breed, and the ability of breeders to utilize modern technology along with the practical application of the breeder's art.
www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/cattle/hereford   (1972 words)

  
 HQ - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Herefords came to the U.S. in 1817 when statesman Henry Clay of Kentucky made the first importation of a bull and two females.
Hereford breeders have consistently been industry leaders in their quest for supplying the genetic material demanded by the commercial cattle producer.
Today's versatile Hereford continues to be the benchmark against which other breeds are measured as cattlemen continue to seek the optimum traits inherent in Herefords.
www.hereford.org /AHA/tabID__3488/tailored.aspx   (2108 words)

  
 Cattle Hereford Cattle society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Hereford House is based in the City of Hereford, England, the home of the Hereford Cattle Society since it's formation in 1878
The Hereford as it's name suggests has evolved from the indigenous Red Cattle which roamed the Welsh Border Counties and the Western extremities of England.
There are now at least 25 Countries around the World maintaining their own Hereford Cattle records, the ancestry of each and every calf born relating back to the cattle recorded within those early volumes of the Herd Book.
www.herefordcattle.org /history.php   (327 words)

  
 Hereford United F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hereford play at Edgar Street and their nicknames are 'The Whites' and the 'The Bulls' after the local breed of cattle.
Hereford were elected to the Birmingham League for the 1928-29 season by virtue of their impressive league performances and reaching the final of the Birmingham Senior Cup.
Hereford's exploits in the FA Cup were steady performances to the First Round on several occasions before they reached the Second Round for the first time in 1948-49, losing 2-1 to Exeter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hereford_United_F.C.   (3504 words)

  
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The 2000 Census reported the Hereford population to be 14,597.
The City of Hereford was named after the Hereford Cattle brought over from Hereford, England in the 1890’s and is now called the “Beef Capital of the World.” Cattle feeding began to flourish in the 1960’s and has continued to grow.
Hereford has a premiere golf course, an outstanding aquatic center that is open year-round, several parks, a state-of-the-art airport, a museum, gift shops, retail stores, a movie theatre, and a variety of restaurants.
www.hereford-tx.gov   (407 words)

  
 History
The cattle of Hereford, England were attracting a great deal of attention in America and the cattle of Benjamin Tomkins, from whom many of the first Herefords were purchased, were considered great beef improvers at the time.
The first Hereford importation of record that was responsible for the foundation of a purebred breeding herd was that of William H.
The Hereford movement grew and the breed gradually increased in numbers through the century and later in the 1800s the Herefords were introduced to the commercial herds of the nation.
www.herefordamerica.com /history.htm   (3619 words)

  
 KP RANCH - Miniature Hereford Cattle
While we at the KP Ranch work very hard to win Miniature Hereford cattle shows, it is just as gratifying to us to have the cattle that we have raised and sold win for other breeders.
Hundreds of years ago, the Hereford breed came to be in Hereford, England.
The cattle we refer to as Miniature Hereford cattle today are merely a product of the original Hereford cattle of the 1950's and 60's that were not bred up to where they are today.
www.miniaturehereford.com /history.htm   (451 words)

  
 Breeds of Livestock - Polled Hereford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Polled Hereford of today is the result - a modern, practical breed of cattle that has experienced widespread acceptance and desirability.
Polled Herefords were developed from the horned Hereford breed which was founded in the mid-18th century by the farmers of Hereford County, England.
These Herefords were registered in the American Hereford Association, but were not identified as to their polled characteristic.
www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/cattle/polledhereford/index.htm   (335 words)

  
 Origin of the Hereford Breed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
While he was visiting England in 1860, he attended the English Royal Show at Canterbury and was greatly impressed with the quality of the Herefords shown.
The Canadian Hereford Association was formed in 1890 with the primary objects of preserving the purity of Hereford cattle, promoting the interests of the importers and breeders of such animals, and collecting, verifying, preserving and publishing the pedigrees of said cattle and other useful Hereford information.
Today there are an estimated 120,000 purebred Hereford females in production in Canada, 300,000 to 350,000 straightbred Hereford females(10% of the beef cow population), and it is also estimated that well over 50 percent of the beef cow population in Canada carries Hereford breeding.
www.hereford.ca /origin.shtml   (675 words)

  
 News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Hereford Cathedral is widely recognised as being at the emotional ‘heart’ of Hereford City.
Hereford Cathedral employs around 25 full time members of staff and over 30 part time in positions as diverse as tourism management, the library and archives, fundraising, retail, catering, marketing, administration, security, music, and general day-to-day custodial work.
Cathedrals are first and foremost places of worship, and well recognised as places of great spirituality and beauty, but until now little consideration has been given to the boost that their presence gives to the local economy and the range of opportunities they offer for education, events and volunteering.
www.herefordcathedral.org /read.asp?newsID=95   (2129 words)

  
 Hereford Herefordshire England, travel information
The heart of Hereford must be its beautiful Cathedral.
Hereford is also famous as a livestock and agricultural centre while Hereford cattle with their white faces are exported to over 120 countries throughout the world.
Hereford has a wide variety of Museums and is within easy reach of many sites of historic interest.
www.herefordswebsite.co.uk   (154 words)

  
 World Hereford Council
The accounts of the World Hereford Council shall be kept at the Headquarters and shall be administered by the Secretary General.
The World Hereford Council encourages the international exchange of genetic material from purebred Herefords between members of the World Hereford Council.
The Council shall be empowered to remove any member whose conduct shall be, in their opinion, derogatory and prejudicial to the interests of the World Hereford Council or does not conform to the Rules.
www.herefords.com /hfconstit.html   (2481 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Hereford Cathedral: A History: Books: Gerald Aylmer,John Tiller   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Unique in its possession of a chained library and of the Mappa Mundi, Hereford Cathedral is remarkable for its architecture, its long history and its musical tradition.
Hereford Cathedral is the definitive account of its history from Anglo-Saxon times to the present, and of its architecture, fittings, musical tradition, archives and library.
In the middle ages Hereford was the centre of pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Thomas Cantilupe, bishop of Hereford (d.1282).
www.amazon.com /Hereford-Cathedral-History-Gerald-Aylmer/dp/1852851945   (723 words)

  
 Herefordshire News, Herefordshire Sport, Herefordshire Leisure - From The Hereford Times
HEREFORD Conservatives have chosen their new candidate to contest the next general election.
FOUR Hereford swimmers returned with a haul of medals from the Christmas Cracker Meet in Swindon.
The Hereford Times has learned that a merger deal between HLC and Herefordshire College of Technology is in the offing.
www.thisishereford.co.uk   (370 words)

  
 Business Directory Hereford Search portal
Hereford has a population of 50,154 and an area of 50.47 km².
Please, enter the name of the company of which the address should be displayed.
The entry will be found if the keyword is registered in the company's profile.
hereford-england.business-directory-great-britain.com   (49 words)

  
 Links
Hereford - Heart of England - British Vacation Travel Specia Come and see Hereford for yourself, this medieval town has the infamous Mappa Mundi and the world's largest chained library.
Hereford Hospital Radio broadcasting to the County, General, and Victoria Eye Hospitals.
Hereford United FC The official site, with news, history, player and staff details, match previews and reports, league tables and fixtures, and fans forum.
www.herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk /html/links.html   (666 words)

  
 Hereford & Worcester Holiday rental apartments, houses, cottages, villas with pools in Hereford & Worcester, Heart of ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
England > Heart of England > Hereford & Worcester > Ledbury
England > Heart of England > Hereford & Worcester > Eardisland
England > Heart of England > Hereford & Worcester > Edwyn Ralph, nr Bromyard
www.holiday-rentals.com /England/Hereford-Worcester/r487.htm   (329 words)

  
 hereford - Ask.com Web Search
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Hereford cattle are a widely-used breed in temperate areas, mainly for beef production.
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 Hereford, England Videographers - Videography Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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 Nanny & Au Pair Job Search in Hereford, England :: Free Nanny & Au Pair Jobs Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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www.greataupair.com /aupair-nanny-jobs/England/Hereford.htm   (198 words)

  
 The Mystery Worshipper: St Francis of Assisi, Hereford, England
The church: St Francis of Assisi, Goodrich Grove, Hereford, England.
The neighbourhood: The church is situated on the outskirts of Hereford.
They had been performing at the Apostolic Church in Hereford, and members of that congregation joined the worship for this Sunday at St Francis.
ship-of-fools.com /Mystery/2001/324Mystery.html   (659 words)

  
 Self catering cottages in Herefordshire, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
An English country cottage is a firm favourite with people the world over seeking the unique atmosphere and unmistakeable charm that exists in the many rural destinations throughout the country, including the beautiful region of Herefordshire.
Holiday cottages in England provide an ideal place from where you can plan a vacation full of fun and relaxation, and a self catering cottage in Herefordshire is perfect for anyone who loves the idea of indulging in outdoor activities in the breathtaking landscapes of the Wye Valley.
So for the very best in traditional English holiday accommodation, in Herefordshire country cottages are in a destination the whole family will want to return to again and again.
www.ownersdirect.co.uk /England-Herefordshire-4bed.htm   (178 words)

  
 Hereford England Herefordshire local business directory UK
Hereford England Herefordshire local business directory UK Hereford England local business directory guide uk
EXPLORE the story of traditional cidermaking, how apples were harvested, milled, pressed and how the resulting juice was fermented to produce cider.
As Hereford's leading independent jeweller, we offer unparalleled customer attention and service, products of the highest quality, with a large selection and superb value for money.
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 The green dragon hotel, hereford, england   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Green Dragon, accommodation in Hereford, Herefordshire, England.
Hereford hotel amenities and facilities of The Green Dragon in Hereford, England...
Hereford hotel accomodation The Green Dragon in Hereford, England, county of Herefordshire.
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 BBC NEWS | England | Hereford/Worcs | Ticket scam pupils 'loved' game
The group of 40 students from North Bromsgrove High School missed out two weeks ago when their tickets for a World Cup game failed to materialise.
But following the intervention of the government and FIFA they got tickets to see England's quarter-final clash.
Despite the disappointing result they were happy to see a moment of history.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/england/hereford/worcs/5138320.stm   (351 words)

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