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  Encyclopedia: Historic houses in England
Historic houses in England is a link page for any stately home, country house or other historic house in England.
Audlem is a village in the county of Cheshire in the north of England, south of Nantwich, and on the Shropshire Union Canal.
Kelmscott Manor is a limestone house in the Cotswold village of Kelmscott.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Historic-houses-in-England   (7308 words)

  
 Nova Information - Northern Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Northern Ireland is made up of the six northern counties of the island of Ireland, following political partition in the 1920s.
Northern Ireland is not densely populated and the unspoilt countryside provides an ideal venue for outdoor pursuits.
Northern Ireland is compact in size and has good road links with motorways and dual carriageways providing rapid transit between centres.
www.fjiordlands.org /strngfrd/info.htm   (924 words)

  
 Ireland and British Imperialism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The call for a housing points system was to replace the set-up where local councillors decided among themselves who got housed and did not have to take into account anything other than their own prejudices.
That is why, even with the best will in the world, the Northern Ireland Committee of the ICTU are wasting their time if they believe that re-launching their 'Better life for All' campaign can break the hold of the bigots.
John Campbell, secretary of the Northern Ireland Labour Party, commented "Lord Craigavon's solution was to divide the workers into different religious camps and it was noteworthy that although the recent trouble was spread all over the city only in a Roman Catholic area did the police use their guns".
flag.blackened.net /revolt/once/irl_imp.html   (15188 words)

  
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Subsequently the house of the Bishops of Kildare.
Leased in 1788 to Francis Cruide to 1814.
The second house on the estate, which was demolished in 1781, and replaced by a third one.
www.r-alston.dircon.co.uk /ch_ire.htm   (9981 words)

  
 Meyer Sound Aids Contemporary Praise in Historic Northern Ireland Churches   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Northern Ireland’s historic village churches are revered in their communities as monuments to tradition, yet they also host weekly worship services increasingly incorporating 21st century praise music.
To avoid the cacophony that usually results when amplified sound is played in the reverberant acoustics of a purely acoustic era, two mid-sized churches — Dromore Cathedral and Portglenone Presbyterian Church — recently installed discreetly placed and precision-tuned Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeaker systems.
The Cathedral Church at Dromore, serving a parish of the Anglican-connected Church of Ireland, was built in stages over several centuries.
www.meyersound.com /news/2005/north_ireland_churches   (658 words)

  
 Bushmills Inn Historic Hotel & Restaurant Giants Causeway Northern Ireland
Bushmills Inn Hotel is an Historic Hotel and Restaurant in the village that is home to the world's oldest distillery.
Take the grand staircase to the Gallery, the gateway to the bedrooms, where the magnificence of the Causeway Coast is captured in oils and water colours.
The spacious Mill House bedrooms, on the banks of the River Bush, have their own sitting area and small dressing room while the smaller Coaching Inn rooms, mostly overlook the village.
www.irelands-blue-book.ie /bushmills-inn.htm   (257 words)

  
 Art Fund News Detail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Art Fund is celebrating the success of its Northern Ireland pilot project with the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, which has helped museums in the region add many works of art to their collections.
The Art Fund chose Northern Ireland in particular for this initiative because out of all the UK regions, it receives the most limited government funding for acquisitions.
In June 2003, the Art Fund announced that it had set up a pilot project to encourage museums and galleries in Northern Ireland to enhance their collections, with the help of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, one of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the UK.
www.artfund.org /main_site/news_detail.asp?ID=460   (816 words)

  
 National Trust | Northern Ireland
The National Trust has been active in Northern Ireland since 1936.
In total, 63 Northern Irish places, covering around 120 square kilometres of scenic local countryside and around 200 kilometres of the outstanding Northern Ireland coastline, are under National Trust care.
These are special places for wildlife as well as for people and include major coastal and countryside estates, such as the Giant's Causeway, Slieve Donard, Divis and the Black Mountain, major historic mansions and houses, industrial archaeology, two public houses and two villages.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-global/w-localtoyou/w-northernireland.htm   (129 words)

  
 Northern Ireland Hotels Bed and Breakfasts Guest Houses Lodging Accommodations
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and by far its largest city.
Northern Ireland has some of the most stunning landscapes in the world.
The historic cities of Belfast, Derry and Armagh are well worth visiting and all boast lively pubs and fine restaurants.
www.accommodationsuk.com /ni   (404 words)

  
 Country Antrim - tourist information guide to holiday accommodation, activities, attractions, historic sites.
If you like bustling cities, Belfast which houses almost a third of Northern Ireland's population has a modern shopping centre, pedestrianised areas, historic buildings, museums and galleries.
The port is dominated by the cranes of the Harland and Woolf shipyard which once built many of the world's greatest liners including Titanic.
This has been the most popular attraction in Northern Ireland for at least 300 years.
www.touristnetuk.com /ni/antrim   (224 words)

  
 Friendly Homes of Ireland 2004 Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, Historic Houses & Castles
Friendly family Georgian house built in 1730, situated in peaceful parkland with a plantman’s garden in the heart of St. Patrick’s country.
Rossfad is a Georgian country house on the shores of Lower Lough Erne, set in 20 acres of gardens and woodland between Enniskillen and Castle Archdale.
The 300 year old House does not offer tiny "en suite" facilities, instead along the landing there is a bathroom with a bath, shower, wash basin and toilet.
www.tourismresources.ie /fh/ni.htm   (1210 words)

  
 Historic Interiors of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland : A Photographic Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Historic Interiors of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland : A Photographic Tour
From the grand staircase at Petworth in Sussex to the magnificent dining-room table at Polesden Lacey in Surrey, nearly 500 years of British interior design can be seen in these striking photographs.
With a text that tells how the rooms in these houses have changed in style and use over time, this beautiful book will be treasured by anyone who's ever dreamed of living in-or just visiting-a stately, well-appointed home.
www.familyhaven.com /bookstore/interiordesign2/0810963884AMUS154412.shtml   (208 words)

  
 BUBL LINK: Northern ireland
The CAIN server holds resources specific to the Northern Ireland 'Troubles' held within the partner institutions, elsewhere in the region, and in other countries.
Offers an overview of Northern Ireland and details of accommodation, houses and gardens, golf, industrial heritage, walking, hiking and horseback activities, events, sample itineraries, transportation, cuisine and restaurants, birdwatching, fishing, ancestral heritage and travel tips.
The Ulster Historical Foundation is a non-profit making organisation founded in 1956 to promote interest in Irish genealogy and history, with particular reference to the province of Ulster.
bubl.ac.uk /link/n/northernireland.htm   (794 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - UK - Historic first for Sinn Fein and Northern Ireland police   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
GERRY Adams shook the hand of Northern Ireland Chief Constable Hugh Orde in Tony Blair’s Downing Street office, yesterday, as the republican leadership and the Reverend Ian Paisley edged towards a dramatic peace deal.
Sources confirmed that a handshake took place at the beginning of what the Sinn Fein leader described as a useful meeting with the chief constable in the presence of Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The party has been critical of policing reforms, accusing the Police Service of Northern Ireland of being a recycled version of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
news.scotsman.com /uk.cfm?id=1374352004   (469 words)

  
 Northern Ireland - Ireland Travel Information Guide
In Northern Ireland, the accent is distinctly different, the currency is pounds sterling but otherwise, the changes across the border are insignificant.
A quarter of a century of bad publicity may once have rendered much of Northern Ireland a tourism no-go area but things have changed dramatically for the better.
The rewards of a foray to the North are certainly worthwhile - the Antrim Coast road follows a stunning stretch of coastline, there are some fascinating early Christian remains around Lough Erne and Derry has one of the best preserved old city walls in Europe.
www.12travel.co.uk /ie/Northern_Ireland   (160 words)

  
 Historic Houses Association
The HHA is an association of over 1300 privately owned historic houses (stately homes), parks and gardens throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Beyond these "big names" there are hundreds of wonderful historic manors and lesser known houses such as Great Dixter (East Sussex) and gardens like West Dean, near Chichester.
Most historic houses have entry fees in the range of £6 - £9 or more per adult, and the amounts can eat into a traveller's budget quickly.
www.britainexpress.com /hha.htm   (404 words)

  
 Guided Tours - Stately Homes - Country Houses - Estates - Northern Ireland
This facility is of particular interest to groups such as Historical Societies, National Trust Members Groups, Women’s Institutes, Rotary and Round Table, Probus Groups and so on.
The tour of the house can be tailored to visitors’ interests and normally takes from 45 minutes upwards.
From time-to-time, the house may be open more generally – for example on European Heritage Open Days and in connection with charitable or other events taking place locally.
www.ballywalterpark.com /tours.html   (237 words)

  
 Ulster Historical Foundation - Irish Genealogy Research Ireland, Ulster, Antrim, Down, Belfast
The Ulster Historical Foundation - the principal genealogical research agency in Ireland - is a non-profit making organisation (Charity Ref No XN48460).
All of our products and services are costed to allow us to improve the quality and level of service to our growing number of members and visitors.
Ulster Historical Foundation seeks to appoint new trustees to the board...
www.ancestryireland.co.uk   (412 words)

  
 Powell's Books - Hudson's Historic Houses & Gardens 2005: The Comprehensive Annual Guide to Heritage Properties in ...
And for travelers who wish to stand in the halls of kings and queens, walk in flawless gardens, and be awed by the majesty of long-standing castles and estates, this comprehensive, best-selling guide will help plan a trip that dreams are made of.
Hudson’s Historic Houses & Gardens, now in its sixteenth year of publication, is a lavishly illustrated, full-color guide to the homes, gardens, castles, and heritage sites of the British Isles.
From the Chatsworth in England to the Culzean Castle & Country Park in Scotland to Mount Stewart in Ireland, the British Isles are home to some of the most breathtaking, ornate architecture and scenery in the world.
www.powells.com /cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=1-0762735775-0   (372 words)

  
 New Houses in Northern Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
This development is the latest phase of the Dingles development at the Spires, located opposite Dromore church.
The development offers six house types, with only two Pitcombe designs currently available.
Located in an attractive historic town, the site allows easy commuting to Hillsborough, Lisburn, Belfast via the A1 dual carriage way.
www.newhousesmagazine.co.uk /index.pl?pro_id=304   (121 words)

  
 Friendly Homes of Ireland 2004 Castles, Inns & Historic Houses
Relaxed and unfussy, this is an easy-going, rambling house, standing above the cliffs of the County Waterford's stunning Copper Coast.
Charming period house, originally built in 1703 and elegantly and completely refurbished and restored from ruin by Patricia and Austin in the 1990s, it stands on 8.5 acres.
This fine period house reflects the charm of it's illustrious past.
www.tourismresources.ie /fh/wford.htm   (1330 words)

  
 The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, Historic Hotel, County Down, Northern Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
As you retire for the night, enjoy the charming surroundings of your temporary home.
All rooms are en-suite and have direct dial telephone, trouser press, television and tea/coffee tray.
The custom of naming each room after local landmarks, historic houses and wild flowers adds to the personal touch that characterises the philosophy of the Inn.
www.theoldinn.com /bedrooms.html   (130 words)

  
 CCIS Northern Ireland
The University of Ulster has four campuses in Northern Ireland: Coleraine, Jordonstown, Magee College in Derry, and Belfast, the capital city.
With the exception of the Belfast campus, which is primarily for Art and Design, the University of Ulster is a fully integrated institution with an extensive range of academic programs.
On-campus housing priority is given to overseas students.
www.ccisabroad.org /northernirelandsemester.html   (415 words)

  
 Learn more about List of historic houses in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Learn more about List of historic houses in the online encyclopedia.
Hint: Play with putting spaces before and after your words to see the different results you get.
List of historic houses is a link page for any stately home or historic house.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /l/li/list_of_historic_houses.html   (130 words)

  
 Northern Ireland
Bed & Breakfast Ireland: A Trusted Guide to over 400 of Ireland's Best Bed and Breakfasts (Bed & Breakfast Ireland)
Hudson's Historic Houses & Gardens 2005 : The Comprehensive Annual Guide to Heritage Properties in Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Hudsons Historic Houses and Gardens)
Northern Ireland (Motorways & Main Roads Map S.)
www.quizbox.com /resources/books/default.aspx?n=16954   (73 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Historic houses in Scotland Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
See: Historic houses in England, Historic houses in Wales, Historic houses in Northern Ireland, Historic...
See: Historic houses in England, Historic houses in Wales, Historic houses in Northern Ireland, Historic houses in the Republic of Ireland, List of castles, List of abbeys and priories, List of museums
Bowhill House - home of the Dukes of Buccleuch
www.ipedia.com /historic_houses_in_scotland.html   (134 words)

  
 Irish Heritage at Historic Ireland. Find the historic houses, castles, museums and ruins which make Ireland a popular ...
Find the historic houses, castles, museums and ruins which make Ireland a popular destination for Americans and Europeans.
Find the best selected hotels, historic houses, antique shops.
Kindly use their email address (if available), or alternatively send us your name, address and fax number and we will be happy to contact them on your behalf.
www.historic-ireland.com   (70 words)

  
 Conservation in the United Kingdom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
With the advent of devolved government for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and of evolving regional government for England, the responsibilities for environment and conservation have become more complicated.
National Trust (England, Wales, Northern Ireland), National Trust for Scotland
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Northern Ireland
www.city-search.org /co/conservation-in-the-united-kingdom.html   (305 words)

  
 Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, Antrim, Northern Ireland - Irish Historic and Tourist Sites - 1 2 Travel Ireland Regional ...
For 350 years, the locals have fished the salmon in these waters traversing this chasm with the rope bridge to get to the island, though the bridge does get replaced each year, you’ll be pleased to know.
The bridge is just 16km away from Northern Ireland’s famous World Heritage Site the Giant’s Causeway and the fabulous stretch of coastline running along this part of North Antrim boasts tall chalk cliffs, spectacular sandy beaches and rewarding walks with views across to Scotland in a beautifully scenic Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI).
The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge itself is an exciting photo opportunity not to be missed and just if you think the bridge is scary now, think it was when it would have only one hand rope!
www.12travel.com /ie/attractions/carrickarede.html   (254 words)

  
 The National Trust
Follow our gunpowder trail across the Midlands to find out what happened after Parliament failed to tumble.
Unearthly anecdotes from historic buildings with strange stories to tell
Go behind the scenes as we tuck up our houses for the winter
www.nationaltrust.org.uk   (115 words)

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