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	Lydd - LoveToKnow 1911
		On the land known as the Rypes, in the neighbourhood, there is a military camp, with artillery and rifle ranges; hence the name given to the explosive "lyddite." The town is governed by a mayor, 4 aldermen and 12 councillors.
		In 774 land in Lydd was granted by Offa to the monks of Christ Church, Canterbury, and the archbishop of Canterbury evidently held the lordship of the town from an early date.
		Lydd was made a member of the Cinque Port of Romney, and in 1290 was granted the same liberties and free customs as the Cinque Ports on condition of aiding the service of its head-port to the crown with one ship.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Lydd (379 words)

	Lydd
		Take time out to spend a while in Lydd itself, one of the larger towns on the Marsh dating from Saxon times.
		Lydd became a limb of the Cinque Port of New Romney when Henry VIII required the townspeople to provide ships and men for his use.
		The architecture of Lydd reflects its colourful past and little has changed in recent history.
	www.coxellhouse.co.uk /lydd.htm (107 words)

	History of Lydd, Kent
		The town of Lydd, one of the larger towns on the Marsh, is the most southerly town in Kent.
		Lydd reached the height of its prosperity during the 13th century, and later became a "limb" of the Cinque Port of New Romney when it was called upon to help with the provision of men and ships.
		In 1940 the chancel of the church was destroyed by a direct hit from a bomb; the attack occurred at 4:07 PM on the 15th of October, which is when the church clock stopped.
	www.qualitypubs.ndo.co.uk /royaloaklydd/history.html (343 words)

	Lydd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Lydd is a town in Kent, England, lying in the Romney Marsh.
		Leland Duncan, "The Monumental Inscriptions in Lydd Church and Churchyard" it is evident that a large number of sailors rest in the parish churchyard of the ancient Saxon church of Lydd, all victims of the stormy seas along this dangerous coast.
		On October 21 a Dornier was forced to land at the Lydd aerodrome, short of fuel, having been confused in his bearings whilst attempting to return to France, by the use of recently invented equipment devised to interrupt the homing beams sent from Germany to guide such planes.
	centipedia.com /articles/Lydd (765 words)

	Lydd
		Lydd, or Lid, is in the hundred of Langport, in the lathe of Shepway.
		The hundred is one of those included in the liberty of Romney Marsh ; but Lydd is a corporate town and a member of the cinque-port of New Romney from which it is distant about three miles.
		Old Towns is a resource of 19th century English historical data, extracted and digitized from articles written between 1833 and 1848 which were originally published in 'The Penny Magazine' by The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.
	www.oldtowns.co.uk /Kent/lydd.htm (350 words)

	Romney Marsh
		The town of Lydd, where I (Andy Leaning) live, is at the centre of the ancient Romney Marshes, Kent, a mysterious and enchanting region of Kent, rich in history, story and legend.
		Lydd in particular, attracted wealth and this believed to be one of the reasons why it is home to the largest Church in Kent.
		While in Lydd High Street, and around a designated conservation area, can be found several significant buildings including the Haunted George hotel, the Guild Hall and old town lock-up and a medieval Court House, originally known as the Common House, to which documentary evidence dating back to 1428 is available.
	www.andrewleaning.com /index.php?id=54 (1284 words)

	Lydd Air - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Lydd Air is an airline based in Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom.
		Jonathan Gordon acquired Lydd Airport in 1996 and a year later started Sky Trek Airlines as a wholly owned subsidiary of his aviation consultancy, Air Bridge Aviation.It was relaunched as Lydd Air in April 2002.
		The Lydd Air fleet consists of 3 Britten-Norman BN2A MkIII Trislander aircraft (at January 2005).
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Lydd_Air (259 words)

	Subterranea Britannica: SB-Sites: Lydd-on-Sea Halt
		Following local pressure for a branch line serving Lydd and New Romney and the possibility of a new cross channel port being developed at Dungeness, a number of schemes were proposed.
		Although the Dungeness port was never built, the Lydd Railway Company obtained an Act on 8th April 1881 to build a line from the South Eastern Railway at Appledore to Dungeness, with a second act of 19th June 1882 authorising a further branch extending north along the coast to New Romney
		Goods services to Lydd continued until 1971 and the line was still in use for the removal of ballast aggregates and waste from Dungeness B nuclear power station.
	www.subbrit.org.uk /sb-sites/stations/l/lydd_on_sea_halt/index.shtml (936 words)

	The RSPB: Campaign with us: Help oppose the damaging expansion of Lydd Airport
		Lydd Airport's managers have recently submitted planning applications for a runway extension and new terminal.
		Lydd Airport is located near to the Dungeness to Pett Levels Special Protection Area (SPA), designated for its internationally important bird populations, and the Dungeness Special Area of Conservation (SAC), designated for its great crested newt populations and rare shingle habitat.
		The plans for Lydd Airport are another example of the continuing expansion of the aviation industry.
	www.rspb.org.uk /supporting/campaigns/campaignwithus/current/lydd.asp (821 words)

	Expansion of Lydd Airport - The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The owners of Lydd Airport (Romney Marsh, Kent) want to extend the runway length and have long term plans to increase the amount of air traffic to a '2 million passenger-a-year capability by 2014 or before'.
		Lydd Airport is located near to the Dungeness to Pett Levels Special Protection Area (SPA), which is designated for its internationally important wintering waterfowl and breeding seabird populations.
		Lydd Airport is also adjacent to Dungeness Special Area of Conservation (SAC), designated for its shingle habitat and great crested newt populations.
	www.rspb.org /england/southeast/action/sites/lydd.asp (418 words)

	Lydd Aero Club - PPL
		Lydd Aero Club corrently operate up to three differnet types of training aircraft, the CESSNA 152 and 172 and the PIPER PA 28.
		Lydd Aero Club is based at Lydd Airport close to New Roney in Kent.
		Lydd Airport is situated in a large area of incontrolled airspace that extends to an altitude of 5500ft, which means that all of the exercises in the PPL sylabus can be carried out in the local area, saving paying for flying time just getting to the training area.
	www.btinternet.com /~lac/ppl.html (667 words)

	The RSPB: Conservation: Expansion of Lydd airport, Kent
		Lydd Airport is located near to the Dungeness to Pett Levels Special Protection Area (SPA), which is designated for its internationally important wintering waterfowl and breeding seabird populations.
		Lydd Airport is also adjacent to Dungeness Special Area of Conservation (SAC), designated for its shingle habitat and great crested newt populations.
		Expansion of the airport at Lydd is likely to damage the SAC and could impact on birds using the SPA.
	www.rspb.org.uk /ourwork/conservation/sites/england/lydd.asp (555 words)

	Lydd Golf Club
		Lydd Golf Course, set on the Romney Marsh, is located approximately 45 minutes drive southeast of London and within easy commuting distance of Ashford, Kent.
		Lydd Golf Club has found the perfect blend between business and pleasure, so whether you’re interested in playing a round of golf, becoming a member, hosting a conference or planning your wedding reception or special occasion you will find everything you could possibly want right here.
		Lydd Golf Club and Driving Range Ltd Registration Office, Cardiff • Company registration number 2589305 • The registered office is Lydd Golf Club, Romney Road Lydd, Kent.
	www.lyddgolfclub.co.uk (250 words)

	Roll of Honour - Kent - Lydd
		Lydd is the most southerly town in Kent and has the longest parish church in the county.
		Son of the Reverent Canon and Mrs Percy H. Collins of the Rectory, Lydd, Kent.
		It was sad to note that Florence has not been commemorated on the Lydd Town war memorial, but is included on the memorial plaque outside the Lydd Memorial Institute (as is her husband).
	www.roll-of-honour.com /Kent/Lydd.html (3472 words)

	Andy Leaning's Home on the Web: Lydd/Romney Marsh at War. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Lydd on Romney Marsh, with its military training ground, past rail links and geographical location have a long and active association with the military and war.
		German Bomber lands at Lydd: A German bomber plane was diverted by a dummy radar installation at Newberry.
		Lydd's military association dates further back however, with the town giving its name to lyddite (picric acid), an explosive used to fire shells during South African War and the Great War.
	www.leaning-net.co.uk /content/lyddwar.htm (543 words)

	Lydd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Whilst still retaining its history and traditions, Lydd is home to a large military training centre, the nuclear power station at Dungeness, an airport and various industries.
		Lydd Club Day was revived in 1948 and is held every year on the third Saturday in June.
		Places to visit at Dungeness are the two lighthouses (one operational) the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, the lifeboat station and a bird reserve, managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
	www.cinqueports.org /lydd.htm (168 words)

	London Ashford Airport - Offering Airlines, Passengers, Visitors the right services and location.
		View and sign the Lydd Airport on-line petition to register your support for future expansion.
		Lydd Airport was operational in the run-up to Xmas 2006, helping other airports to meet passenger demands.
		LAA The future of Aviation in South-East England Located 53 miles from London and ten minutes flying time from France - LAA is the environmentally acceptable and safe solution to runway and airspace congestion in the Southeast.
	www.lydd-airport.co.uk (544 words)

	Pilot reviews of Lydd Airport
		Lydd Air operate Trilanders to Le Touquet from here and I have also seen army Gazelles refuelling for thier exersizes at the nearby range.
		Lydd is often described as being hard to spot from the air but this really shouldn't put you off.Although it isn't easy to spot until you are within about 6 miles it is still one of the easiest airfields to find.
		Lydd is often described as hard to spot from the air but don't be discouraged.
	ukga.com /airfield/lydd/reviews (1330 words)

	Lydd
		The parish of Lydd comprises the town of Lydd, Dungeness, Lydd-on-Sea and parts of Greatstone.
		Lydd reached the height of its prosperity during the 13th century, when it was a corporate member of the Cinque Ports, a "limb" of Romney.
		Lydd was at one time a garrison town, and the area is still an important training ground for the military.
	www.mcfly.org /Lydd (884 words)

	UK-GolfGuide : A golfer's Guide to Lydd Golf Club and Driving Range, Lydd in Kent, 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 on this icon for a popup page containing a more detailed map of the location of Lydd Golf Club and Driving Range as well as all the other golf clubs within a 30 mile radius of it.
		If you know that any of the information shown for Lydd Golf Club and Driving Range is inaccurate or out of date, please tell UK-GolfGuide so that we can update our files.
	www.uk-golfguide.com /england/27408.html (589 words)

	Pint Pleasures: The Royal Oak in Lydd / Cats, dogs, and beer
		Down in the fairly isolated Marsh town of Lydd, between the sands of Dungeness and the green stretches of Old Romney, a splendid event has occurred.
		And if you're a necropolitan explorer be sure to visit Lydd's pride and joy: All Saints Church, the longest church in Kent, with its smuggler-filled graveyard.
		Lydd is also famous for the development of both soda water and the high explosive Lyddite.
	www.coffeebeer.co.uk /pintpleasures/royaloaklydd.html (654 words)

	Lydd: Andy Leaning's Home on the Web, About Lydd & Romney Marsh, Kent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The town of Lydd is situated in the South corner East of the Marsh, approximately 4 miles from the English Channel, and is the most southerly town in South East England.
		Lydd town itself is believed to have been formed by Saxons on a sandy island in the Marsh.
		The first of a long series of documentary evidence relating to Lydd starts from 8th Century, with a Saxon charter referring to a grant of land at 'Hlyda' (from where Lydd takes its name) and land ownership documents for surrounding areas on public record.
	www.leaning-net.co.uk /content/aboutlydd.htm (1627 words)

	Romney Marsh Gazetteer
		Lydd is one of the larger towns on the Marsh and once had Borough status.
		Lydd (later Lydd Town) was the principal station on the line, with a large goods yard and, for a while, a siding to the military camp.
		To the north-east is Lydd Airport, opened in 1954 and the first in the world to be designed for transporting motor vehicles.
	homepages.tesco.net /~davyo/gazetteer/el.htm (939 words)

	Friends of Lydd Airport Group
		is concerned to promote Lydd Airport Development as an important Regional Airport Infrastructure in line with District, County and Government's integrated transport policy.
		You can see from this photo of a Boeing 737 with people around it just how small it is, this is the aircraft we are being told is a huge noisy jet.
		about the future development that is proposed for Lydd Airport, and keep you informed of the progress that is being made.
	www.friendsoflyddairportgroup.co.uk (268 words)

	Lydd Airshow 2007 - Launch event (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		They were then given a taste of what’s to come at this year’s Lydd Airshow, with a stunning air display from the airport’s chairman, Air Marshall Clifford Spink, in a Spitfire; Flight Lieutenant Bobby Moore flying an RAF Tocano; and the wing-walking Team Guinot.
		The Lydd Airshow 2007 launch was held in support of the first British Tourism Week (March 12-18), which celebrates the importance of the country’s £74bn visitor economy.
		She added: “Lydd Airshow 2007 looks set to be even bigger and better and the KTA is proud to support it.
	www.yourcounty.co.uk /kentbusinessnews/lyddairshow210307b2.html (255 words)

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