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  Attractions nr Holsworthy on Devon / Cornwall border
Holsworthy (1.5 mls) is a quiet town with twice weekly cattle markets.
Holsworthy was first mentioned in the Domesday Book as being the estate of Harold, son of Godwin, 1053 and known as Haroldsworthy, although then it was spelt Haldurdi or Hadiward.
Holsworthy boasts one of the largest livestock markets in the South West.
www.thornepark-devon.co.uk /devon-cornwall.html   (836 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Holsworthy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Holsworthy Barracks is located in the outer south-western suburbs of Sydney.
Holsworthy is in the hundred of Black Torrington, not far from the east or left bank of a small stream that flows.southward into the Tamer : it is forty-one or forty-two miles west by north of Exeter.
The petty sessions for the division are held at Holsworthy.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Holsworthy   (194 words)

  
 Holsworthy Church UB - History
From that date Holsworthy Fair moved to the nearest available public ground, which was a field to the north of the churchyard still known as Fair Park.
The names of the men of Holsworthy who were killed in the two World Wars are engraved on the plinth stones to their memory.
The music for Holsworthy Church Bells is known and loved worldwide and is reputed to have been written beneath the large beech trees on the southern side of Badock Gardens by Samuel Sebastian Wesley (a distant relative of brothers Charles and John).
www.holsworthychurch.org.uk /history.shtml   (3345 words)

  
 BBC - Devon Discovering Devon - Home Town Holsworthy
Holsworthy is a thriving market town situated in North Devon.
Holsworthy was first mentioned in the Domesday Book as being the estate of Harold, son of Godwin, 1053 and known as Haroldsworthy, although then it was spelt Haldurdi or Hadiward.
From 1823 to 1891 a canal ran from Bude to Holsworthy.
www.bbc.co.uk /devon/discovering/hometown/holsworthy.shtml   (429 words)

  
 Holsworthy Museum of Rural Life
The collection was re-grouped into themed displays including Holsworthy Town, the local railway, agriculture, medical and apothecary, local craftsmen and the world wars.
Other resources which the Museum holds which are useful for family or local history research, and for which an appointment is needed, are the 1851 Devon Census CD, the 1881 Census CD, and IGI microfiche for Devon and Cornwall (some other counties can be provided by prior arrangement).
There are also typed transcripts of the Holsworthy 1841 and 1861 census.
www.devon.gov.uk /text/index/learning/learning_resources/museums_heritage/guide_to_devon_museums-3/museums_torridge/mus_holsworthy.htm   (210 words)

  
 Holsworthy, Devon - Atlantic Highway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Holsworthy is an ideal place to stay for those who crave the true peace and tranquillity of the countryside.
The historic Holsworthy market and fair charters believed to date from the 12th Century, are celebrated during the 'St Peter's Fair' week held in early July.
Holsworthy has an informative web site of it's own, which includes an excellent map of the shops and information on the history of the area and local events.
www.atlantic-highway.co.uk /Towns/Holsworthy/Default.asp   (333 words)

  
 Holsworthy Holidays In Devon
Holsworthy also lies on the West Country Way, a 250 mile long cycle route from Padstow to Bristol and Bath that opened in the spring of 1997.
Holsworthy Museum is noteworthy in that it is itself housed in a building that is something of a museum piece - an 18th century parsonage.
Researchers into family and Holsworthy local history may view by prior arrangement a selection of local parish registers and census data as well as information held in the local history unit.
www.devon-holiday-breaks.co.uk /html/towns/Holsworthy.html   (540 words)

  
 Holsworthy High School - smh.com.au
Holsworthy High School has adopted a program of 10 % on top.
With students results and how they feel they are encouraged to produce an extra 10% on top of their grades so that each year a student is achieving more and more.
The school adopts the 10% on top idea to all areas of school life whether it be academic, sporting or debating etc the whole school is focused on gaining a 10% on top of everything they have - and this has seen an improvement in results already.
www.smh.com.au /articles/2002/06/17/1023864397341.html   (127 words)

  
 GENUKI/Devon: Holsworthy - Genealogy
In the civil wars, Holsworthy was occupied for the King, till February, 1646, when Sir Thomas Fairfax sent a party to take possession, after the victory of Torrington.
History of the church, from the Holsworthy Parish Church web-site.
Family records relating to the families of Pearce of Holsworthy, Edgcumbe of Laneast, Eliot of Lostwithiel, Livingstone of Calendar, Reynolds of Exeter, Gayer of Liskeard, and others.
genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk /DEV/Holsworthy   (640 words)

  
 Holsworthy :: Devon : Gourt
Holsworthy, New South Wales is a suburb of Sydney, Australia
A Number 10 aide is arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in the cash-for-honours inquiry.
Holsworthy Museum - Small rural museum consists of five individually themed rooms and is run by volunteers.
www.dejavu.org /cgi-bin/get.cgi?ver=93&url=http%3A%2F%2Fregional.gourt.com%2FEurope%2FUnited-Kingdom%2FEngland%2FDevon%2FHolsworthy.html   (760 words)

  
 Holsworthy, Devon, England, UK - Self-Catering, Self Catering, Bed and Breakfast, Guest House, Caravan & Camping Sites, ...
The countryside around the market town of Holsworthy provides an ever-changing rural landscape of scattered villages, hamlets and farms, all set amongst the peace and tranquillity of this attractive area of North Devon.
Welcome to the ancient market town of Holsworthy, situated amidst the rolling green hills of North Devon.
Holsworthy is an ideal central base for visiting the main attractions of Devon and Cornwall and for discovering Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moor, and will become one of the hubs for the Ruby Trail development, offering a network of rural walks, cycle paths and bridleways connecting to the famous Tarka Trail and Dartmoor".
www.holsworthy.co.uk   (613 words)

  
 PCT - Annual Reports
Holsworthy hospital is a purpose built hospital on the Industrial Estate just outside Holsworthy town.
Holsworthy is a busy hospital receiving patients from North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple, Derriford and Exeter Hospitals as well as the local referrals.
Holsworthy Hospitals has a busy rehabilitation department working hard to return people to their own homes and also work closely with the District Nursing Team.
www.northdevonhealth.nhs.uk /pct/hospitals/holsworthy.shtml   (402 words)

  
 Holsworthy community page
Holsworthy is located within Torridge local authority area.
HOLSWORTHY is a small market town and a large parish in the bleak "yellow-clay" country of West Devon.
Like many of the inland towns of Devon, Holsworthy reached its maximum population in 1841 (1,857 people) and has declined slowly ever since.
www.devon.gov.uk /etched?url=etched/ixbin/hixclient.exe&_IXP_=1&_IXR=110287   (423 words)

  
 Property for sale in Holsworthy Devon
Holsworthy is a very small market town in the west of Devon, UK, near the county border with Cornwall.
Holsworthy has one of the largest livestock markets in the South West of England.
All advertisements for Holsworthy property for sale are placed by our partner estate agents.
www.devonpropertysales.co.uk /property_for_sale_0_holsworthy.html   (101 words)

  
 New Homes to buy in Holsworthy
Parsons Place is a development of new 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes in a variety of designs including coach houses, terraced houses, town houses and detached homes.
The town of Holsworthy offers a fine selection of local shops & a wide range of amenities including indoor heated swimming pool, sports hall, health centre, library, park, public houses, amateur theatrical society, museum & a golf course.
Christopher Bond Estate Agents and Highfield Homes of Distinction are proud to present Phase 4 of Rydon Fields, a development of high specification period style 2, 3 and 4 bedroom, oil-fired centrally heated, double glazed, family homes with the benefit of a 10 year Zurich warranty.
www.rightmove.co.uk /new-homes-in--holsworthy--devon.rsp/svr/3012   (509 words)

  
 Holsworthy our local Town
Holsworthy is a traditional Devonshire Market Town and provides a good selection of shops, cafes and pubs.
Situated just off of the Square is the Holsworthy Museum which gives lots of interesting information about the Towns history and tradition.
Holsworthy has a small theatre in Bodmin Street which puts on a wide and varied range of productions.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /southcombe/holsworthy_our_local_town.htm   (210 words)

  
 Self-catering & Bed and Breakfast on Devon / Cornwall border - Holsworthy
devon - cornwall - holsworthy - okehampton - bideford - self-catering - bed and breakfast
on the Devon / Cornwall border - nr Holsworthy
From Holsworthy take the A388 Bideford Road, take the first left which says hospital, go approx.
www.thornepark-devon.co.uk /holsworthy.html   (101 words)

  
 UK-GolfGuide : A golfer's Guide to Holsworthy Golf Club, Holsworthy in Devon, England
Please note that although this club has been issued with a password which allows them to update their information via the Internet, there is a disclaimer at the foot of this screen regarding the accuracy and completeness of the information.
Please click here for a popup page containing a more detailed map of the location of Holsworthy Golf Club as well as all the other clubs within a 30 mile radius of it.
If you know that any of the information shown for Holsworthy Golf Club is inaccurate or out of date, please tell UK-GolfGuide so that we can update our files.
www.uk-golfguide.com /england/25839.html   (356 words)

  
 Uglow Family History
In modern times, there are more Uglow families in Holsworthy than any other town except Launceston - the latest date here is 1751 but this needs a lot more research....
Jasper 1623 was born in Marhamchurch, the son of
There is a Mary Sheer born in Holsworthy in 1630, daughter of Edward and Margaret.
www.kent.ac.uk /law/spu/Uglow/holsworthy.htm   (453 words)

  
 Property to buy in Holsworthy
Situated in one of Holsworthy's most sought after and established residential areas is this substantial split-level detached, oil fired centrally heated, 5 bedroom residence offering adaptable accommodation and nestled within its own superb gardens extending in all to 0.33 of an acre.
Conveniently located just outside Holsworthy, an appealing 10 acre residential holding, comprising a well appointed detached character home offering comfortable accommodation enjoying far reaching country views, set in open pasture land with a useful range of outbuildings.
Conveniently located just outside Holsworthy, an appealing 4 acre residential holding, comprising a well appointed detached character home offering comfortable accommodation enjoying far reaching country views, set in open pasture land with a useful range of outbuildings.
www.rightmove.co.uk /property-for-sale-in--holsworthy--devon.rsp/svr/1012?lo_u=648   (451 words)

  
 Holsworthy Community Transport - Fare Car   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Holsworthy residents may also go between any point in the town and the Hospital area.
Holsworthy residents may also travel between the Town and Launceston.
Fare Car is operated by Holsworthy Cars by formal agreement with Devon County Council.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /ntcta/services_farecar.htm   (304 words)

  
 Hotels in Holsworthy Cornwall, Hotels near Holsworthy
All hotels in Holsworthy can be reserved online with instant confirmation.
We select from the best hotels, and all our hotels in Holsworthy can be reserved online.
The Bickford Arms is 12.25 kilometers from Holsworthy.
www.starstay.co.uk /Cornwall/hotels_in_and_near_Holsworthy_1.htm   (187 words)

  
 HOLSWORTHY Bed and breakfasts, B&Bs and Accommodation
HOLSWORTHY bed and breakfasts offer a wide variety of choice to suit most guests.
B&Bs in HOLSWORTHY can be booked online for free through this guide using the “Book Now” button on each registered HOLSWORTHY bed and breakfast display.
B&B owners in HOLSWORTHY register your bed and breakfast to place photos and descriptions of your B&B and take advantage of the free online booking service.
www.bedandbreakfastsguide.com /B_Bs/HOLSWORTHY_Bed_and_Breakfasts_645.asp   (116 words)

  
 Self-catering accommodation in Holsworthy Devon south west England the West Country
Self-catering accommodation in Holsworthy Devon south west England the West Country
Find self-catering holiday accommodation for your visit to Holsworthy Devon, the West Country, England.
Accommodation shown will be either in Holsworthy or within easy driving distance for a day trip.
www.countrycottagesonline.com /project/search/Self-catering_Accommodation_Holsworthy_Devon.php   (113 words)

  
 Paul Finn Solicitors in Bude Cornwall and Holsworthy Devon. For a Solicitor in Bude, Cornwall or Holsworthy, Devon call ...
Paul Finn Solicitors in Bude Cornwall and Holsworthy Devon.
For a Solicitor in Bude, Cornwall or Holsworthy, Devon call Paul Finn Solicitors.
Our firm is dedicated to providing you with the legal services you require, in a professional manner at a competitive price.
www.finnlaw.co.uk   (144 words)

  
 Holsworthy loses out as battalion leaves home - National - smh.com.au
Under the plan, Sydney's elite parachute unit - the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) - will form a new army battle group to be established from 2011.
The Minister for Defence, Robert Hill, said the government had agreed in principle to relocate 3RAR from Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney to Adelaide's Edinburgh Defence precinct.
The army's parachute capability would be maintained by the Commando unit 4RAR, which would continue to be based at Holsworthy.
www.smh.com.au /news/national/holsworthy-loses-out-as-battalion-leaves-home/2005/12/15/1134500963698.html   (600 words)

  
 HOLSWORTHY - 1997 - SECOND SYDNEY AIRPORT PROPOSAL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Cr Christian explained that despite Holsworthy being in the control of the military for many years there were rare and endangered species reported on the site.
Cr Christian confirmed that a delegation of 4 representatives from CRASH - Councils & Residents Against the Selection of Holsworthy - would be meeting with representatives of John Howard's office today to further voice their concerns about the proposed Holsworthy site.
If such an eminent gentleman is so worried about Holsworthy that he will personnally appear and speak in a video on the subject, then I, for one, am going to sit up and take notice.
www.angelfire.com /id/KerrieChristian/holsworthy.html   (2476 words)

  
 Holsworthy Information Online -Events in and around Holsworthy, UK
If you are looking for information on how to get around we have details of Train times and ticket bookings, Coach times and ticket bookings plus a list of UK Maps to help you find where you are going.
Holsworthy Information Online is part of the UK information network.
Holsworthy Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Holsworthy.
www.britinfo.net /fp-E-BPN.htm   (283 words)

  
 Joint Standing Committee on Public Works - Holsworthy Program — Special Operations Working Accommodation and Base ...
On 11 May 2005 the proposal for the Holsworthy Program – Special Operations Working Accommodation and Base Redevelopment Stage 1, Holsworthy, NSW, was referred to the Public Works Committee for consideration and report to the Parliament in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969 (the Act).
Holsworthy Barracks is a precinct within the Liverpool Military Area which has been used for military training since 1906.
A number of Regular Army units are also accommodated within the Holsworthy precinct, including the 3 rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 1 st Health Services battalion, A Field Battery and 17 th Construction Squadron.
www.aph.gov.au /House/committee/pwc/holsworthy/chapter1.htm   (611 words)

  
 Holsworthy Visitor Information Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Holsworthy is justifiably proud of its new Visitor Information Centre situated between the Manor Car Park and the Market Square.
Holsworthy is ideally placed as a touring centre for the main visitor attractions of Devon and Cornwall, with access to the moors, the beaches of the Atlantic Heritage Coast, the countryside and in its own right, it has a varied range of attractions close at hand.
Why not call in and we can assist you to select leaflets which will help you enjoy a wide variety of activities including walking, cycling, fishing, sightseeing, local events, festivals and buy your Eden Project tickets.
www.holsworthy.co.uk /Visitor-Information-Centre.htm   (194 words)

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