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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Bromswold is a village in the English county of Cambridgeshire.
All Saints Church, Leighton Buzzard is the fine Early English parish church for the town of Leighton Buzzard in the English county of Bedfordshire.
Leighton Buzzard railway station (actually in Linslade) is a railway station that serves the Leighton Buzzard and Linslade area of Bedfordshire and adjacent parts of Buckinghamshire The station is served by Silverlink County local services from Northampton to London on the West Coast Main Line.
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 Leighton Buzzard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leighton Buzzard is a town near the Chiltern Hills in Bedfordshire, and is between Luton and Milton Keynes.
The "Buzzard" was added by the Dean of Lincoln in whose diocese the town was in the 12th century.
It is close to the M1 motorway and A5 road, and is served by the West Coast Main Line railway at Leighton Buzzard railway station (in Linslade).
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 Parishes: Leighton Buzzard | British History Online
The ancient parish of Leighton Buzzard, comprising the town of Leighton Buzzard and the hamlets of Billington, Eggington, Heath and Reach, and Stanbridge, covers an area of 8,910 acres, of which 1,868 are arable land, 4,528¼ permanent grass and 547½ woods and plantations.
1) In Stanbridge and Billington, to the east and south-east of Leighton Buzzard, the soil is clay or a mixture of sand, clay and marl with a subsoil of clay, and the crops are wheat, barley, beans and peas.
Leighton Buzzard was farmed out to Sir Samuel Luke in 1644 for one year at a rent of £460 to the State and £60 to the dean and canons, but one-fifth of the rents of the estate were ordered to be paid to Lady Leigh.
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 AylesburyVale.net - Leighton Buzzard History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The town of Leighton Buzzard remained unrecorded until 906, when it was noted that the Danes made one of their peace treaties at Tiddenfoot which rests next to the River Ouzel.
In the Doomsday Survey of 1086, compiled by the Normans, The Leighton Buzzard Manor is described as being land belonging to the Crown.
Leighton Buzzard is also mentioned as having a weekly market, revealing that it may have been a fairly large town even then.
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 Leighton Buzzard: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Leighton Buzzard is a town near the Chiltern Hills Chiltern Hills quick summary:
The leighton buzzard railway (lbr) is a narrow-gauge light railway in the town of leighton buzzard in bedfordshire, england it operates on a 2ft (610mm)...
Leighton Buzzard is well represented in terms of sporting teams, EHandler: no quick summary.
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 Leighton Buzzard railway station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leighton Buzzard railway station (actually in Linslade) is a railway station that serves the Leighton Buzzard and Linslade area of Bedfordshire and adjacent parts of Buckinghamshire.
Just south of this station, at Bridego Bridge near Ledburn, at a bridge on the southbound stretch to Chedington railway station, the Great Train Robbery of 1963 was carried out.
Page's Park railway station, terminus for the Leighton Buzzard Railway (a narrow gauge heritage railway) is a few minutes walk away.
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 AylesburyVale.net - Leighton Buzzard Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
On the Western boundary of South Bedfordshire is Leighton Buzzard with its street market, Market Cross and Georgian High Street, and the adjoining canalside town of Linslade.
The suffix Buzzard is believed to have been taken from Theobold de Busar, and was later added to distinguish the town from Leighton Bromswold in Huntingdonshire, both of which were, at the time, in the Diocese of Lincoln.
Leighton's High Street was established in the middle ages when the town prospered and the present Church was built.
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 Leighton Buzzard RFC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Leighton 1st team won their 4th game in a row to move to 5th in the league.
Leighton were very slow to start but made up ground in the middle part of th game, however they were unable to penetrate the home side defenses.
Leighton Buzzard were well beaten by a professional Luton side who bore no resemblance to the team that played here two years ago.
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 Leighton Town FC - The Reds on the Web   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Leighton were disappointed with this result and their own performance but this is an indication of how their standards and expectations have risen during a season which has seen their away form produce excellent results against many supposedly superior opponents.
Leighton continued to create chances and after a corner was headed on by Silvestri, Andy Fagan forced Taylor to make a save and the keeper then managed to keep his goal intact in the ensuing scramble.
Leighton had started slowly and the hosts were enjoying more of the possession as Town frequently gave away the ball with some poor passing.
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 About Leighton Buzzard & District Pool League
Leighton Buzzard is a small market town situated in the county of Bedfordshire, England, approximately 40 miles north of London.
The present Leighton Buzzard and District Pool League was formed during late Summer 1997-98.
Results sheets are issued regularly to the teams and are submitted to both the Leighton Buzzard Observer and The Citizen local newspapers, as well as being published here on the League website.
www.lbpool.org.uk /about.htm   (768 words)

  
 Leighton Buzzard and Linslade Timeline - Digitised Resources - Bedfordshire's Virtual Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
She owned the Manor of Leighton Buzzard until her death in 1475.
1726: A tomb stone in Leighton Buzzard churchyard was erected with this inscription " In memory of Elizabeth Strudde widow late of Heath in this parish she died 8th August 1726 in ye 112 year of her age." (Bedfordshire Notes and Queries, Vol.
The company designed many factory units in Leighton Buzzard and was largely responsible for the Lancer Boss development plans.
www.galaxy.bedfordshire.gov.uk /webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.digitised_resources/leighton_digitisation_timeline.htm   (1234 words)

  
 Leighton Buzzard Swimming Club
Leighton Buzzard Swimming Club is the leading Competitive Club in Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas.
Leighton Buzzard Swimming Club is run by the efforts of the committee, parents, volunteer helpers and our Head Coach John Honey.
Leighton Buzzard Swimming Club exists to teach children of all ages how to swim and further the pleasure of its members in the activities of competition swimming.
www.jandel.co.uk /lbsc/home.htm   (683 words)

  
 Leighton-Linslade Past Times - Trade Directories
Is lord of the manor, and courts leet and baron are held under him twice in the year; when the officers in whom the government of the town is vested are chosen.
Leighton Buzzard enjoys a considerable trade in corn, timber, seed, iron andc.; the grand junction canal affording, by its proximity, the means of conveyance to all parts.
The parish of Leighton Buzzard contains the chapelries of BILLINGTON, EGGINGTON, HEATH-AND-REACH, and STANDRIDGE, which, with the township of Leighton Buzzard, contained collectively, by the census of 1821, 4,421 inhabitants, 2,749 of which number were returned as resident in the township.
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 Leighton Buzzard
The 1851 Census Index for Leighton Buzzard can be found in the 1851 Index to Census of Bedfordshire, Volume 6, Book 1 available from the Bedfordshire Family History Society.
The BFHS Project in conjunction with Roll of Honour contains the Leighton Buzzard War Memorial transcription with details of the men found on it; also within the same project are the Cedars School Memorial, Beaudesert School Memorial, Commerical Memorial and Salavation Army Memorial.
The index, so far, covers the first Leighton Buzzard Observer, published 1st January 1861, and covers the earliest surviving paper and is an ongoing project with the index being updated regularly.
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 Roll of Honour - Bedfordshire - Leighton Buzzard - Salvation Army   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Born Stanbridge, Bedfordshire, enlisted Luton, resident Leighton Buzzard.
Son of Joseph and Deborah Groom, of Leighton Buzzard, Beds.
Son of Arthur and Mary J. Pantling, of 48, Plantation Rd., Leighton Buzzard.
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 Leighton Buzzard in General - Destinations National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
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Vandyke Upper School and Community College opened in 1976 as a purpose built 13-18 comprehensive school to serve the town of Leighton Buzzard on the western edge of Bedfordshire.
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The Leighton Buzzard Railway is only 40 miles (65km) to the north of central London, and a short journey from most places in the northern Home Counties and southern Midlands.
At the A4146 junction (by McDonalds), turn left towards Leighton Buzzard, and proceed as from Hemel Hempstead.
By train: Leighton Buzzard’s standard gauge station is on the opposite side of the town, about 2 miles (3km) away.
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 Leighton Buzzard Domestic Plumbers: Find Domestic Plumber in Leighton Buzzard for kitchen appliance installations and ...
Leighton Buzzard Domestic Plumbers: Find Domestic Plumber in Leighton Buzzard for kitchen appliance installations and leak repairs in Leighton Buzzard
Using our FREE enquiry service is the simplest and quickest way for you to make enquires to multiple Domestic Plumbers operating within Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
The Mews, Stable Yard, Mentmore, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0QG
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 Leighton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
I "The eye of man hath not heard, the ear of man hath not seen, man's hand is not able to taste, his tongue to conceive, nor his heart to report, what my dream was." If the above doesn'...
Leighton House was simply magnificent: it was the former studio-home of Lord Frederic Leighton, and is just such a perfect example of nineteenth century architecture.
I had a pretty rough night of sleep because Leighton was all congested and snoring really loudly.
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 Leighton Buzzard Letting Agents marketing residential property for rent including houses, flats and apartments and ...
Leighton Buzzard Letting Agents marketing residential property for rent including houses, flats and apartments and other home lettings and residential property rentals in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Commonly letting agents in Leighton Buzzard are offering services which include full property management, rent collection & tenant location only.
The letting agents will normally advertise within local areas to Leighton Buzzard in order to find the most suitable tenants on behalf of their landlords.
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 Leighton Buzzard : UK category on LimeySearch.co.uk
Leighton Buzzard Childminding Association - Describes the organisation and offers advice on how to choose or become a childminder.
Leighton Buzzard Railway - Narrow gauge locomotive collection.
Leighton Buzzard Railway - Description of the town and its narrow gauge railway.
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 Leighton-Linslade Past Times - Trade Directories
The Gas Works of the Leighton Buzzard Gas and Coke Co. situated on the railway from Leighton Buzzard to Dunstable, were build in 1882, at a cost of £6,000; the whole covers an area of about 3 acres, and includes board room and offices.
The Provident Dispensary, situated in North street, was established in 1875; it is managed by a committee, consiting of the officers of the Dispensary, the Clergy and Non-conformist Ministers resident in the Leighton union, the ex-officio and elected Guardians of the Poor, and some others.
Leighton Buzzard Gas and Coke Co. [Charles Frederick Ruggles, sec.
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 Leighton Buzzard Bowling Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Leighton Buzzard Bowling Club are always looking for new members of any ability to join our friendly club.
Two rinks are available for prospective new members to come along and try this sport every Thursday evening.
Further information can be received from the Secretary using the contacts page, or by contacting the club directly on 01525 372033.
www.buzzardbowls.co.uk   (67 words)

  
 Leighton Buzzard Estate Agents marketing property for sale including flats, houses, apartments and other homes for sale ...
Leighton Buzzard Estate Agents marketing property for sale including flats, houses, apartments and other homes for sale in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Using our FREE enquiry service is the simplest and quickest way for you to make enquires to multiple Estate Agents marketing residential property (houses/flats etc.) for sale within Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
The Manor, Manor Road, Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0RP
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 The Leighton Buzzard Society - Formally the Leighton Buzzard and District Preservation Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Leighton Buzzard Society - Formally the Leighton Buzzard and District Preservation Society
Formally the Leighton Buzzard and District Preservation Society.
The aim of the Society is to ensure that the historic market town of Leighton Buzzard, Linslade and the surrounding villages and countryside remain an attractive area in which to live, work and enjoy leisure.
www.lbsociety.org   (218 words)

  
 personal injury claim Leighton Buzzard, personal injury lawyers in Leighton Buzzard and personal injury attorneys in ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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 Leighton Buzzard Domestic Electricians: Find a Domestic Electrician in Leighton Buzzard specialising in household ...
Leighton Buzzard Domestic Electricians: Find a Domestic Electrician in Leighton Buzzard specialising in household electrical repairs and installations in Leighton Buzzard
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24 Bury Rise, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9PR
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