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  My Family - pafg24 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
BLANDINA ROBINSON was born in 1787 in Longstock, Hampshire.
MARY ROBINSON was born in 1754 in Longstock, Hampshire.
BETTY was baptized on 8 Dec 1762 in Longstock, Hampshire.
homepage.ntlworld.com /michael.godden/pafg24.htm   (407 words)

  
 GENUKI: Longstock, Hampshire genealogy
"LONGSTOCK, a parish in the upper division of the hundred of Thorngate, county Hants, 1 mile N. of Stockbridge, its post town, and 6 miles S. of Andover.
It lies at the base of Longstock Hill, and is watered by the river Anton.
Longstock local studies information is held at xxxx library.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/HAM/Longstock/index.shtml   (265 words)

  
 Longstock Park Water Gardens (Hampshire) - © Gardens-Guide.com - OPEN GARDENS UK & Ireland - Features, ...
In 1870, Alfred and Arthur East, the owners of Longstock House, dredged gravel from the banks of the River Test in order to build a private road to the property, creating the lake in the process.
When the Easts sold the Longstock Estate in 1914, Reginald Beddington, the son of the new owner, decided to make an aesthetic feature of the water.
Longstock's head water gardener, Jim Saunders - originally Spedan Lewis's butler - organised the digging and the garden remained under his stewardship until his retirement in 1983.
www.gardens-guide.com /gardenpages/_0032.htm   (422 words)

  
 My Family - pafg25 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
RICHARD ROBINSON was born in 1748 in Longstock, Hampshire.
RICHARD was baptized in Oct 1748 in Longstock, Hampshire.
ELIZABETH HOBBS was born in 1853 in Easton, Hampshire.
homepage.ntlworld.com /michael.godden/pafg25.htm   (114 words)

  
 Longstock - Stockbridge and its villages - Hampshire local pages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Longstock lies opposite Leckford on the Western bank of the Test.
Longstock water gardens were created by John Spelan Lewis, founder of the John Lewis Partnership, and are open to the public on certain days of the year.
Further information on attractions to discover in the area and other interesting villages to visit is available.
www.hants.gov.uk /localpages/north_west/stockbridge/longstock   (129 words)

  
 Stockbridge
The Stockbridge Silver Mace is part of the regalia of ancient Court Leets and Baron, a survival of a system from the Middle Ages to settle local disputes, and maintain common pastures and ditches.
Below the church are the Peat Spade public house and the parish church of St Mary, Longstock, with its lychgate.
In front of the church is an example of the thatched fishing huts, which are an attractive feature of this stretch of the river.
www.testvalley.gov.uk /Default.aspx?page=297   (357 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Leckford Estate in Hampshire was originally purchased by John Spedan Lewis in 1928 as his private estate, it was converted into a public limited company in 1929 and now belongs to Waitrose.
Longstock Nursery sells a wide range of shrubs and plants, nearly all of which are propagated from foundation stock grown in the Nursery gardens.
Longstock Park Water Garden is open to the public on behalf of a charity on the first and third Sunday of the month, from April to September inclusive, from 2pm-5pm.
www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk /TemplatePage.aspx?PageType=SCT&PageID=33   (719 words)

  
 Longstock Nursery - Trees, Shrubs, Climbers, Perennials, Aquatics, Marginals
Thriving in almost any soil and revelling in full sun, the majority of species flower from July to September.
Longstock Park at present holds a 'National Collection of Buddleia' with more than 100 varieties.
If the plant you require is not currently in stock we are able to propagate to order.
www.longstocknursery.co.uk /catalogue_display.asp?FamilyID=2   (1396 words)

  
 GardenWorld
Formed by damming a stream from the River Test, Longstock Park Water Gardens' seven-acre archipelago of islands, linked by bridges and causeways, is a mecca for aquatic enthusiasts.
Created in 1948 by John Speedan Lewis, a member of the John Lewis Partnership, the stream initially fills a large lake, then a smaller one.
Set within a walled garden, it sports a wealth of climbers and a fine herbaceous border.
www.gardenworld.co.uk /visitwg3.asp   (189 words)

  
 Longstock
This is one of the most picturesque areas of the Test with thatched fishing huts on little islets in the middle of the river.
The valley once provided the raw materials for the rush mats, baskets and moses cradles woven at Longstock up until the time of the Second World War.
Peat from the sedge was also cut at one time as farmers used to allow their labourers one day off a year to cut it and borrow a farm cart it to take it home - hence the name of the village pub, the Peat Spade.
www.testvalley.gov.uk /Default.aspx?page=336   (199 words)

  
 deviantART: LongStock: Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
You must include a description about who your superhero is. What their abilites are, Where they are from, Where they live now...
Please send your submissions in a note to *Della-Stock and *LongStock.
Please note both *LongStock and *Della-Stock with a link to your deviation, with the subject "Superhero".
longstock.deviantart.com /journal/9606574   (1043 words)

  
 Visit to Longstock Nursery near Stockbridge Hants   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Hampshire Group of the British Clematis Society, met at Longstock Nursery on Sunday 18th May. Rain was threatening and a cool wind didn't help either.
Most of the Alpina and Macropetala clematis had finished flowering, but there were a few blooms hanging on, and the unlabeled ones started a mini identification quiz.
And as the sign says he is, "Not For Sale", we need him to guide us through the wonderful world of growing Clematis.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /lynandmalcolm/visit_to_longstock_nursery_near_.htm   (127 words)

  
 Doubtful-Della on deviantART
Because some of the entries didn't include the secret identity in the deviation itself, and we didn't want to cancel their submissions, *LongStock and I have decided that we will accept submissions with just the Superhero in them.
Also, don't forget to include a link to *Della-Stock or *LongStock's journal, letting people know that you are participating in their contest!
The six judges will score each of the entries in 5 categories rating them 1-5 in each category; So the lowest score that a person could get after each person has judged is 30 points.
doubtful-della.deviantart.com   (1034 words)

  
 Welcome to the Peat Spade Inn, Longstock, Test Valley
Longstock is a pretty village just a couple of miles north of Stockbridge, in the heart of the glorious Test Valley.
The Test Valley is one of the best kept secrets in Hampshire, nestling between the historic cities of Winchester and Salisbury, with the New Forest to the south and London an hours drive away.
Whether you come to eat, drink, or stay in one of our stylish en-suite bedrooms, you can be sure of a very warm welcome in an idyllic country setting.
www.peatspadeinn.co.uk   (174 words)

  
 St Mary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Longstock is a village with a relatively small population and yet continues to thrive.
Thanks to the Village Plan, we now have Longstock First Friday's and recently the Film Club.
These are great fun and raise money for new playground equipment.
www.longstockvillage.com /st_marys_church.htm   (476 words)

  
 'THE BARBER OF SEVILLE' AT WEST GREEN HOUSE
This is followed by a private opening of Longstock Park; this famous garden on the Leckford Estate has frequently featured on the television.
The water garden is set in 7 acres of woodland and has an extensive collection of aquatic and bog plants; the peace and tranquility of the water garden has to be experienced to be understood.
On departure from Longstock you will return to Winchester to find lunch.
www.heritagetouring.co.uk /i-tour/0020.htm   (363 words)

  
 News: Create Your Own: Superhero! (Stockart Contest)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Your image(s) must contain at least one piece of stock from *Della-Stock, and at least one piece from *LongStock.
Also, don't forget to include a link to this journal, (or this news article) letting people know that you are participating in our contest!
*LongStock is giving away a 3 month subscription to DeviantART
news.deviantart.com /article/21712   (692 words)

  
 LongStock on deviantART
Welcome to the secret lair of *Della-Stock and *LongStock.
This contest is about originality and execution, but most of all, it's about having fun with stock-art.
Judging will then take place, and the winners will be announced somewhere around the 15th.
longstock.deviantart.com   (1191 words)

  
 John Lewis Account Card Events - Leckford Festival
A good deal of this produce is sold in Waitrose branches around the country.
Leckford is also home to the Longstock Nursery, which sells a wide range of plants and shrubs, and is also home to the national collections of buddleia and Clematis viticella.
Elsewhere on the grounds, the Longstock Water Garden is a haven for plants and wildlife.
www.johnlewis.com /services/waitrose/event_004.asp   (565 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk Books: Longstock   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Letters from Longstock by Geoffrey Snagge (Hardcover - Oct 1968)
More Letters from Longstock by Geoffrey Snagge (Hardcover - 4 Oct 1971)
Longstock through the looking glass (Unknown Binding - 1978)
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/external-search?search-type=ss&keyword=Longstock&index=books-uk   (64 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Estate covers almost 4000 acres and features a working, profit-making farm as well as Longstock Nursery, Longstock Park Water Garden, and leisure facilities for John Lewis Partnership staff.
Leckford Farm produces arable crops for seed, milk, apples, pears and mushrooms.
Visit www.longstocknursery.co.uk to order plants, find directions and for seasonal tips.
www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk /TemplatePage.aspx?PageType=SCT&PageID=40   (353 words)

  
 Garden Watchdog: The scoop on 'Longstock Park Nursery'
Sep 4, 8:22 PM The scoop on 'Longstock Park Nursery'
Longstock is set in beautiful countryside (be warned it's a bit of a drive along country lanes).
There is a large selection, particularly of shrubs, to choose from and while they are a little bit more expensive, they are good quality.
davesgarden.com /gwd/c/3079   (221 words)

  
 Waitrose.com - Longstock Park Water Garden
Leckford Estate is also home to Longstock Park Water Garden and Longstock Park Nursery.
The extensive water garden was created by John Spedan Lewis in the 1940s as a place to work and reflect.
For visiting details follow this link to www.longstockpark.co.uk.
www.waitrose.com /about/leckfordestate/longstockparkwatergarden.asp   (117 words)

  
 Crocus.co.uk garden to visit Longstock Park Water Gardens Stockbridge Hants
Crocus.co.uk garden to visit Longstock Park Water Gardens Stockbridge Hants
Gunnera, the swamp cypress (Taxodium distichum) surrounded by stilts, royal fern, giant white lily (Cardiocrinum giganteum) and Japanese angelica tree (Aralia elata) are just some of the plants reflected in the clear waters moving with gold carp, and a walk along the paths gives a succession of views followed by more intimate spaces.
Do not miss a visit to Longstock Park Nursery nearby (also open daily), set in a walled garden with climbing plants, and the fine herbaceous border reached through a gate in its wall.
www.crocus.co.uk /Catalog/Gardens/?ContentType=GardenCard&GardenID=834   (237 words)

  
 Parents and Siblings of Helen Peirce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
In 1871 the family were at 'The Lodge', Longstock.
In 1891 Jamees and Hannah and three children were at Longstock Lodge.
With them was their daughter, Bertha Frances, aged 12 and also neice Fanny Peirce, daughter of Lorenzo from Longstock and a nephew, Lorenzo Harmer, son of Sarah who worked as a glass embosser's apprentice.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /rogfrost/aunts/parents_and_siblings_of_helen_pe.htm   (2151 words)

  
 Leckford & Longstock Golf Club, Hampshire
Top quality courses are easily the most popular with wannabe golfers - that's us all, let's face it - who want to test their skills on the sort of courses that the pros take on.
Few in Hampshire come close to rivalling that at Leckford and Longstock Golf Club, a truly fabulous long design that has plenty of challenges waiting to judge exactly how good a player you are.
Water comes into play on several holes with plenty of lakes dotted around the course.
www.englishgolf-courses.co.uk /hampshire/leckfordlongstock.php   (181 words)

  
 Hampshire Cam UK - Digital photographs of Hampshire villages and countryside   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Longstock - The River Test, with a reputation of being one of Hampshire's best fly-fishing rivers.
Again at Longstock but looking down river towards Stockbridge.
A pair of Little Grebes and below Mallards, enjoying the winter sun.
www.hampshirecam.co.uk /feb2706.html   (201 words)

  
 Longstock Park Water Gardens - a Gardens Guide review
Longstock Park Water Gardens - a Gardens Guide review
: Longstock Park Water Gardens, Longstock, nr Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
: Longstock Park Gardens are 2 miles north of Stockbridge, from A30 turn north onto A3057.
www.gardenvisit.com /g/long3.htm   (96 words)

  
 Southern Jersey Club
Food will be served at the Jolly Sailor pub on the river Hamble, please confirm your attendance to Sue Stephens by 23rd June 2006 on 01489 878844.
The 2005 AGM was held at the Peat Spade Public House, Longstock on Tuesday 12th April 2005.
Twenty-two members sat down to a three course meal.
www.jerseycattle.org /clubs/southern.html   (119 words)

  
 English Country Gardens and The Chelsea Flower Show | Chelsea Flower Show | garden tours | castles | palaces
Next we head to Salisbury for a visit, stopping at Stonehenge on the way.
Later in the afternoon, we'll visit Longstock Water Garden, a marvelous water garden where you can see golden carp gliding under the narrow bridges and causeway.
May 23: This morning visit Cobblers, the private garden of Mr.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/7300.html   (335 words)

  
 Gardening -- Wow --- This is the Site For Gardening - Water Garden
Longstock Park Water Garden is open to the public on behalf of a charity on the first and third Sunday of the month, from April to September inclusive, from 2 - 5pm.
One of the finest 18th century water gardens, restored in 1998, Stanway lies beneath the 700 foot high Cotswold escarpment. Its grand formal Canal, with 165 foot high fountain , stands on a great grass terrace overlooking the Jacobean manor house.
Hughes Water Gardens - Your source for water plants and water garden supplies
www.totallygardening.com /watergarden   (2475 words)

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