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  Lenham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lenham is a market village in Kent situated on the southern edge of the North Downs, halfway between Maidstone and Ashford.
The village is at the main source of the River Great Stour, with one of it's tributaries, the River West Stour sourced near here and the Stour Valley Walk starts here, heading to Ashford and on to Canterbury and the English Channel near Sandwich.
The Pilgrims' Way/North Downs Way passes just to the north of Lenham, higher up on the 'downs' and it features a war memorial of a chalk cross carved into the scarp slope of the downs (hill figure).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lenham   (187 words)

  
 The Village of Lenham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Lenham Square has been used as a film location more than once, and it is easy to see why.
It was those springs and the streams that flowed from the that gave Lenham it's early reputation for growing fine watercress and at one time the village was noted as much for it's luxuriant watercress as for it's quarrelsome women.
The major inheritor of Lenham's trading reputation is the international Freightflow depot which accepts goods brought in by TIR juggernauts for redistribution.
web.ukonline.co.uk /johnno/len.htm   (409 words)

  
 WakleyR - pafg08.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Katherine WAKELEY was born in 1651 in Lenham, Kent, England.
Katherine was born in 1651 in Lenham, Kent, England.
Mary WAKELEY was born in 1661 in of, Lenham, Kent, England.
www.ida.net /users/lamar/WEB/WakleyR/pafg08.htm   (2024 words)

  
 Thompson Family Genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
- was born on 30 Aug 1612 in Lenham, Kent, England and died on 16 Mar 1648 in New Haven, CT.
Moreover, John Thompson of Lenham was born in 1604, too early for John of New Haven, who was probably the youngest of the emigrant brothers.
The Lenham brothers had three cousins, sons of Thomas Thompson of Pethem, co. Kent, likewise named John, William, and Anthony; but this John was a knight, and died in 1645 without issue.
www.aritek.com /hartgen/htm/thompson.htm   (905 words)

  
 East Lenham Farm Maidstone Kent Bed & Breakfast accommodation close to Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford and Faversham
East Lenham Farm, which is between Maidstone and Ashford in Kent is the home of Andrew and Catherine Barr, who together with two of their sons, run a 1500 acre arable, sheep and livestock farm.
Lenham is situated in mid-Kent at the foot of the North Downs, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (see Links Page).
Lying at the end of an avenue of 100 year old lime and horse chestnut trees, East Lenham farmhouse faces west over the ha-ha to fields grazed by our Romney sheep, and a lake which is the main source of the River Stour.
www.eastlenhamfarm.co.uk   (239 words)

  
 Lenham signal box
Lenham, on the Swanley - Maidstone - Ashford route, would originally have had a Saxby and Farmer box dating from 1884 (when the line opened) as seen at Bearsted, which was just a few stations up the line from here.
Partly out of view to the left is a Southern Railway upper-quadrant signal arm fitted to a Stevens and Sons' lattice post probably erected when the line opened; this would of course originally been provided with a lower-quadrant arm.
However, the frame at Lenham was unique in having been built under licence by Butterworth, Dickenson and Co., a firm not otherwise connected with railway signalling equipment manufacture.
www.signalbox.org /gallery/s/lenham.htm   (413 words)

  
 KENT RESOURCES: The Church of St. Mary, Lenham, Kent, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The guide book states that there has been a Church here in Saxon and Norman times but as repeated in other references, the early building was destroyed by fire in 1297.
It was apparently a malicious act which seems a little strange for those days when religion probably meant more to a community that it does now - although these days theft from our churches does unfortunately seem to be very commonplace.
In 1298 Archbishop Winchelsea came to Lenham in person and excommunicated the perpetrators of the crime 'in absentia'.
www.digiserve.com /peter/lenham-sm1.htm   (358 words)

  
 Pint Pleasures: Two Pubs near Lenham
This is something we have yet to sample as it would be quite a long drive home from the pub on those narrow dark roads and, um, with all those real ales, a bit of a problem...
Lenham's Central Square was granted its original Market Charter by King John in 1206.
Considering Lenham is advertised as a perfect base from which to walk along the Pilgrim's Way and across the North Downs, I would think the Red Lion would offer an alternative "Fit Man's Alley" as well...
www.coffeebeer.co.uk /pintpleasures/lenham2.html   (941 words)

  
 Walter Gilbert Genealogy: Thomas Atwater & Eliner _____   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
While the relationship to Robert and John was not specified in the will, it seems certain if they were other than sons, the relationship certainly would have been given.
Lenham is a town and parish in county Kent, southwest England, about 40 miles WSW from the center of London.
Royton is a district in the parish of Lenham southeast from the church of St. Mary [which is at the south end of Lenham] about a mile.
www.otal.umd.edu /~walt/gen/htmfile/83968.htm   (455 words)

  
 Walter Gilbert Genealogy: John Atwater & Susan Narsin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
John Atwater was baptized in Lenham, county Kent, England, on Wednesday, March 5, 1567, and died in Royton, Lenham, county Kent, England, in October, 1636.
Joshua Atwater was baptized in Lenham on June 2, 1611, and died in Boston, Massachusetts Colony, on May 16, 1676.
David Atwater [#1312]: He was baptized in Royton in Lenham, Kent, England, on October 8, 1615, and died in Cedar Hill, New Haven, Connecticut, on October 5, 1692.
www.otal.umd.edu /~walt/gen/htmfile/2624.htm   (388 words)

  
 Lenham Pottery Models: Introduction to Information on discontinued models.
The purpose of these pages is to put into the public domain identification details, size and shape, of the models I have designed, hand-made, cast, coloured and fired since 1969.
For ten years, we sold his plans at the Model Engineering Exhibition in London, and he drew attention to Lenham Pottery models in his books and publications.
Lenham Pottery Models,"Miradouro", Bungay Road, Poringland, Norfolk, NR14 7NB, UK.
lenham-pottery-models.co.uk /oldstuff/index_old.html   (619 words)

  
 Hotels, Inns, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Lenham, Kent, UK.
Hotels, inns, guesthouses and bed and breakfast accommodation in Lenham, Kent, England.
How often during the routine pressure of everyday life do we dream the dreams of escaping to that cosy hostelry with the never changing atmosphere of warmth and hospitality.
As the long sweeping drive at Chilston Park carries you through the verdant parkland towards the lake and to the front door of the house, it transports you to a place thats a world apart from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
www.databrowse.co.uk /hotels/Kent/Lenham.html   (265 words)

  
 Trips out from Lenham
These are a selection of places that are accessable by car or train, give an idea of what there is to see, do and eat and whether it is worth it.
And we are lucky in tha there is usually parking at the station in Lenham.
Either fly to the space station or go underwater to the Titanic, both are literally out of this world and the 3D effect on the huge screen is fantastic.
www.lenham.net /a-grand-day-out.htm   (774 words)

  
 Walter Gilbert Genealogy: Christopher Atwater & Maryan _____
Christopher Atwater of Royton, Lenham, county Kent, England was born in Royton, Lenham, county Kent, England, in—say—1520, and died in Royton in 1573.
George Atwater was baptized in Lenham on February 2, 1565, and died county Kent, England, in 1622.
John Atwater [#2624]: He was baptized in Lenham on March 5, 1567, and died in Royton in October, 1636.
www.otal.umd.edu /~walt/gen/htmfile/5248.htm   (750 words)

  
 WakleyR - pafg10.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Elizabeth was born in 1654 in Lenham, Kent, England.
William was born in 1653 in Lenham, Kent, England.
Elizabeth was born in 1681 in Bearsted, Kent, England.
www.ida.net /users/lamar/WEB/WakleyR/pafg10.htm   (1348 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Lenham House Guide | Lenham House London, SE1, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London hotel ...
Lenham House is located in the borough of Southwark
The nearest underground station to Lenham House is 'Borough ' which is about 10 minutes to the North West.
Located within yards of two of London’s most famous landmarks, Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast, this hotel is ideal for visitors doing business or attending functions in the city.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/lenham_house_d84.html   (323 words)

  
 backyardfarming.com - Lenham
The Lenham Range has removable nest boxes and side walls, removable perching, full length ridge ventilation, nest box night shutters, and carrying handles.
The externally accessible nest box bank and the wall opposite lift away from the house, opening the house right through for maximum access.
Also available as an option are Lenham Ramps.
www.backyardfarming.com /prod_lenham.html   (237 words)

  
 Shepherd Neame: THE DOG AND BEAR HOTEL, LENHAM
Lenham is an ideal location for touring the Kent countryside - close to the county town of Maidstone with its historical past and even closer to Leeds Castle, "the loveliest castle in the world".
Coaches are welcome for either a short break with tea and scones or overnight.
The Eurostar train can be boarded at Ashford International, which is a 10 minute journey from Lenham station.
www.shepherdneame.co.uk /accommodation/pubs.php/dogandbearhotel_lenham   (276 words)

  
 The Andrews Family Lines: Thirteenth Generation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Susan was born 1577 in Of Bayton, Kent, England.
Her body was interred 9 January 1637 in Lenham Chur Yd, Lenham, England.
Ann Atwater was born in Lenham, Kent, England 1613.
www5.pair.com /vtandrew/family/i0006601.htm   (123 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Lenham Road Guide | Lenham Road London, SM1, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London hotel and ...
Lenham Road is located in the borough of Sutton
The nearest underground station to Lenham Road is 'Morden ' which is about 77 minutes to the North West.
Marks and Spencer (M&S) is one of Britain’s most reliable and trusted stores, famed for selling high quality food, clothing and lingerie and household goods.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/lenham_road_980.html   (151 words)

  
 Fordsham Cottage Arks - Lenham Range
Smallest, but none the less effective, the Lenham 503 will accomodate 6 laying birds, or 3 large fowl hens with cockerel.
The Lenham 504 will house 12 Laying Hens or 6 large fowl with a cockerel.
This is not possible on the 504 and 505 Lenhams.
www.freenetpages.co.uk /hp/StuartMoss/lenham.htm   (621 words)

  
 John Ware of Lenham
Old John Ware was born in about 1810 at Lenham, according to the 1861 census but more like 1806 according to the 1881 census.
Mary was a Lenham girl and her family can be located on the 1861 census.
The marriage between John Ware and Mary S Ward took place on 6th June 1865 and is recorded in the Maidstone district.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /rogfrost/aunts/john_ware_of_lenham.htm   (444 words)

  
 Award For Lenham Life Savers - CPR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Two men from Lenham, who helped to save the life of a friend, will be receiving a community award from Kent Ambulance NHS Trusts.
Alex Gray and John Humpreys will be presented with the special award at a ceremony to be held at St George's Church in Chatham Maritime.
Jim collapsed at the Lenham cricket pavilion at 4.30pm on Saturday, 21 May. Alex, who is a prison officer and trained firstaider, and John, an IT Customer Service manager, were quick to act after Mr Lawrence stopped breathing.
www.yourcounty.co.uk /news/archive/131005n1.html   (326 words)

  
 Ofsted – Reports Section
Lenham Primary School is a primary school for boys and girls.
The age range of the pupils is 4-11.
Lenham Primary School was inspected on 20 Nov 2000.
www.ofsted.gov.uk /reports/index.cfm?fuseaction=summary&id=118294   (191 words)

  
 eyefortransport - homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Located within Lenham’s existing site in Kent, the 25,000 sq.ft warehouse will be able to accommodate 2,000 pallets and will also have digital CCTV surveillance and 24/7 manned security.
Lenham is CERT’s regional network partner for deliveries in the South and London area; all other deliveries outside of these areas will be completed by CERT’s UK transport network.
The partnership with Lenham has been in existence for several years and this new initiative was formed not only because of the site’s strategic location but also because of Lenham’s expertise in the area of distribution within the South of England.
www.eyefortransport.com /index.asp?news=47785&nli=freight&ch=   (418 words)

  
 Bramble Family Tree
Died: 25 Feb 1863 - Lenham, Kent, England
Buried: 5 Jul 1840 - Lenham, Kent, England
Married: 13 Jul 1851 - Lenham, Kent, England
www.angelfire.com /goth/chani/bramble.htm   (357 words)

  
 Excite Deutschland - Newsgroups - Re: London Victoria to Lenham and back - uk.railway
An annual season Lenham to London Terminals is GBP 2616.00.
Say you go to work on 232 days a year (5 days a week for 48 weeks, less 8 for Bank Holidays) that works out at GBP 11.27 per day.
For Lenham that works out at GBP 218 a month, which, if you're on, say, 1200 a month net, is a hefty slice of your month's money gone!
www.excite.de /newsgroup/my/message/body/uk.railway/2836018/132787   (241 words)

  
 6 bedroom property for sale in Lenham Heath Road, Lenham, Near Maidstone, Kent ME17
On the first floor are the remaining four bedrooms and two bathrooms (1 en-suite).
White Arches is situated on Lenham Heath Road and in a quiet Hamlet close to the A20 and ten minutes to the M20.
Neither halfapercent, nor any of their employees, has any authority to make or give any further represents or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
www.halfapercent.com /details/property-details.jsp?ID=10464   (248 words)

  
 Bed Breakfast Lenham Maidstone Kent East Lenham Farm B&B accommodation
Bed Breakfast Lenham Maidstone Kent East Lenham Farm BandB accommodation
Exit at Junction 9 and follow the A20 to Lenham.
The farm is situated approximately 3 miles from Charing village on the left of the A20 down an avenue of trees immediately opposite the turning to Warren Street, ten metres before the first turning to the village of Lenham.
www.eastlenhamfarm.co.uk /contact.html   (97 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sedilia
The earliest examples are found in the catacombs, where a single stone seat at the south end of the altar was used by the celebrant.
Similar single seats are found in Spain (at Barcelona, Saragossa, Toledo, and elsewhere) and England (at Lenham and Beckley).
In course of time the number of seats was increased to three (for celebrant, deacon, and sub-deacon), which is the number usually found, though sometimes there are four and even five.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/13679b.htm   (411 words)

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