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	Driving in Ireland - Roundabouts
		Roundabouts are statistically safer than both traffic circles and traditional intersections, though they do not cope as well with the traffic on motorways or similar fast roads.
		The roundabout is situated on the N25 southern ring road dual carriageway, at the intersection with a dual-carriageway to the city centre, a road to Bishopstown, and the airport or Kinsale road.
		With the huge traffic volumes at the intersection, the dangerous and difficult navigation of the roundabout had given rise to the "Magic Roundabout" nickname and at times traffic jams of a kilometer in length were not uncommon, especially during peak periods.
	www.computer-2tr.com /Ireland/links/driving/roundabout.html (1174 words)

	Hemel Hempstead
		Hemel Hempstead is a town in Hertfordshire, England with a population of 81,143 at the 2001 Census.
		Hemel Hempstead (known locally as "Hemel") lies in a shallow chalkland valley at the confluence of the rivers Gade and Bulbourne.
		Hemel is famous (or perhaps notorious) for its " Magic Roundabout " (officially called the Moor End roundabout, or "The Plough Roundabout" from a former adjacent public house), a huge interchange at the end of the new town (Moor End), where traffic from six routes meet.
	www.seattleluxury.com /encyclopedia/entry/Hemel_Hempstead (3440 words)

	Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Hemel Hempstead (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hemel Hempstead is a sizeable town in Hertfordshire, England.
		Hemel Hempstead (known locally as "Hemel") is situated in a shallow chalkland valley at the confluence of the rivers Gade and Bulbourne.
		Hemel is famous (or perhaps notorious) for its "Magic Roundabout", a huge interchange at the end of the new town, where traffic from six separate routes meets.
	www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/he/Hemel_Hempstead (567 words)

	Hemel Hempstead
		Hemel Hempstead is a sizeable town in Hertfordshire, England.
		Hemel Hempstead (known locally as "Hemel") is situated in a shallow chalkland valley at the confluence of the rivers Gade and Bulbourne.
		Hemel is famous (or perhaps notorious) for its "Magic Roundabout", a huge interchange at the end of the new town, where traffic from six separate routes meets.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/he/Hemel_Hempstead.html (542 words)

	THE HISTORY OF HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
		It is said that when he visited Hemel Hempstead with Anne Boleyn he stayed at the Bury in Gadebridge park, all that remains is the charter tower next to the church (see photo right).
		Now Hemel Hempstead is a thriving town of 80,000 people, the most famous landmark probably being the "magic" roundabout, which infact is a series of small roundabouts around one big one.
		It used to be called the Plough or Moor End roundabout but the "Magic" roundabout, or the funny roundabout, as it tends to be called now, was built to cope with the increased congestion that came as Hemel grew.
	www.hemelweb.demon.co.uk /history.htm (1248 words)

	Hemel Hempstead Information - HemelHempsteadUK.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It is part of the district of Dacorum and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
		Hemel probably came from "Haemele" which was the name of the district in the eighth century and is most likely named after the land owner.
		Hemel is famous (or perhaps notorious) for its "Magic Roundabout" (officially called the Moor End roundabout, or "The Plough Roundabout" from a former adjacent public house), a huge interchange at the end of the new town (Moor End), where traffic from six routes meet.
	www.hemelhempsteaduk.com /city-info (2324 words)

	Magic Roundabout (Hemel Hempstead) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The name comes from a similar junction in Swindon, whichs name is derived from the children's television series The Magic Roundabout.
		The roundabout is widely believed to be the only roundabout with a surface river running through it, however, this is not the case.
		The A377 through central Exeter, Devon uses the two bridges over the river Exe as a roundabout, allowing the traveller to go to Torbay and Plymouth to the south, the M5 motorway to the east and North to Barnstaple.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Hemel_Hempstead) (401 words)

	Magic Roundabout (Swindon) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Magic Roundabout in Swindon, England, was constructed in 1972 and consists of one large roundabout containing five mini-roundabouts.
		When the roundabout complex was first opened the mini-roundabouts were not permanently marked out and could be re-configured whilst the layout was fine tuned.
		The Magic Roundabout is the crowning glory of Swindon's plethora of roundabouts of all sizes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon) (607 words)

	HertsInternet. Guide for Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire UK
		Hemel Hempstead's history dates back to when the area used to be a forest.
		Shopping in Hemel Hempstead brings you a selection of choices, there is the Marlowes Shopping Centre, offering over 65 top name stores, such as Marks and Spencer, Virgin Megastore, JJB Sports, Body Shop and a whole range of shops which should be able to cater for most needs.
		The Plough roundabout (known locally as the "Magic Roundabout") was built in the 1970's and has become one of the more famous Hemel landmarks.
	www.hertsinternet.com /hertfordshire/guide/hemel-hempstead.shtml (346 words)

	Round a about \| MetaFilter
		Ah, this thread reminds me of driving through the magic roundabout in Hemel and all the traffic grinding to a halt for 5 minutes to let a family of ducks waddle across from the centre to the other side of the junction.
		Friend of mine from the Falkland Islands (where we do drive on the left as previously mentioned but we have no roundabouts and 4 cars is a traffic jam) was recently driving in the UK for the first time and approached his first ever roundabout only to find it was a magic roundabout.
		Roundabouts were specifically designed to increase traffic flow and safety while using not much more space than a normal intersection.
	www.metafilter.com /35456/Round-a-about (6302 words)

	Blu Directory - Hemel Hempstead
		Hemel Hempstead is a town in Hertfordshire, England with a population of 81,143 at the 2001 Census.
		Hemel is famous (or perhaps notorious) for its "Magic Roundabout" (officially called the Moor End roundabout, or "The Plough Roundabout" from a former adjacent public house), an interchange at the end of the new town, where traffic from six routes meet.
		Traffic is able to circulate in both directions around what appears to be a main central roundabout (and formerly was such), with the normal rules applying at each of the six mini-roundabouts encircling this central reservation.
	www.bludirectory.eu /index.php/cityPagePresenter/index/49 (252 words)

	hemel hempstead
		Amazon.co.uk: The Harpenden to Hemel Hempstead Railway: The Nickey...
		Brass Band Aid Hemel Hempstead Brass Hemel Hempstead is the latest Band to add there support to BBA, it looks like an exciting evening is to be had, so get a long and support them.
		A and E, 01442 287451 or 01442 287452 or 01442 269438...The Magic Roundabout in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England is the familiar name given to a complex road junction also known as the Moor End or Plough...Get your dog chipped is the message to pet owners in the Hemel Hempstead area.
	nonkormist.50webs.com /content/hemel-hempstead (1052 words)

	Hemel Hempstead tourist information guide from TourUK (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hemel Hempstead, Junction 8 north on M1 from London, A4251 or A41 south-east from Tring then A 414
		The Ramada Hemel Hempstead is conveniently located just 5 miles from the ancient cathedral city of St. Albans and only 10 miles from Luton Airport.
		Hemel Hempstead Premier Travel Inn is a well appointed hotel for excellent transport links to London and the South East.
	www.touruk.co.uk /hertfordshire/hemel-hempstead.htm (527 words)

	Mother of all roundabouts - the Magic Roundabout : mrBadak.com
		Mother of all roundabouts - the Magic Roundabout
		There is a roundabout in Swindon, England that handles traffic from 5 directions.
		Magic Roundabout (Hemel Hempstead) (another similar roundabout built in 1973)
	mrbadak.com /index.php/2006/06/mother-of-all-roundabouts-the-magic-roundabout (313 words)

	4Car 100 Greatest Innovations
		The modern-style roundabout, with priority to traffic already in the circle coming from the right (or left, in left-hand drive countries) made its debut in 1966 after much analysis by the Road Research Laboratory (now TRL) and is now commonplace worldwide; it has even been re-exported back to the US.
		The 'Magic Roundabout' in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire – a large main circle with six smaller 'satellite' roundabouts around it – remains a rarity, thankfully.
		When the M1 opened in 1957, it quickly became a place for drivers to see how fast they could go, and to try and break the magic 100mph barrier: the 70mph motorway speed limit was introduced to put an end to such activities in 1965, along with a 50mph limit for rural roads.
	www.channel4.com /4car/100-greatest/innovations/lifeontheroad.html (1305 words)

	Wordwizard Clubhouse - coupe and saloon / American vs. British automotive-related terminology (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I tend to think of roundabouts to be intersection islands in rural areas (like old England), and traffic circles to be on busier streets with traffic controls such as stop signs and lights.
		However, in Britain, roundabouts can qualmlessly be referred to as such regardless of whether they are situated in a city or the sticks.
		A really large roundabout with many roads entering and exiting, such as might be found at a motorway junction or some city centres, may also sometimes be called a 'gyratory system' or 'gyratory scheme'.
	www.wordwizard.com /newnav/chforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4232&whichpage=2 (1000 words)

	Hillier Hopkins - Chartered Accountants in Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead & Watford
		At the ‘magic’ roundabout take the exit signposted A4146, AandE Hospital.
		At the first roundabout turn right, straight across next roundabout, turn left at the following roundabout and then right at the last roundabout.
		Junction 20, north on A41 towards Hemel Hempstead and Aylesbury.
	www.hillierhopkins.co.uk /hemel.htm (135 words)

	Hays Consulting & Solutions Group
		Hemel Hempstead Station receives a regular service from London Euston.
		Take the A414 exit from the Magic Roundabout in Hemel Hempstead town centre (also sign posted to the M1).
		Continue until the roundabout after the Shell garage and exit left into Green Lane.
	www.nmis.org.uk /contact.directions.htm (153 words)

	Hemelhempstead Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More
		IN 1947, when it was announced that Hemel Hempstead was to become a new town, what we know today as the Magic Roundabout at the entrance to the town centre was little more than a road junction between Station Road, Wood Lane, Lawn Lane and Marlowes.
		The roundabout eventually opened in 1956, but it was much different from the busy Magic Roundabout of today which is known throughout the world.
		It was the first such roundabout to be opened anywhere and it quickly settled down to ease the townâs traffic problems.
	www.hemelhempsteadtoday.co.uk /CustomPages/CustomPage.aspx?pageID=4045 (413 words)

	Boxmoor Beat - Modern Jive in Hemel Hempstead and Hatfield
		The venue is about 2 minutes from the Magic Roundabout in Hemel Hempstead.
		This is in the Warners End area of Hemel Hempstead.
		This is adjacent to the big roundabout near the town centre.
	www.boxmoorbeat.co.uk /find.htm (213 words)

	Apple crumble: The Magic Roundabout (Hemel Hempstead)
		Of particular note are the details on the Magic Roundabout, which my wife and I gawked at when we first encountered it during an innocent shopping trip to Homebase.
		It's quite an amazing construction - unlike any other roundabout I've seen - and quite daunting at first, but once you get used to it and realise that you can be quite aggressive in pushing out onto any of the mini roundabouts, you tend to be able to scoot around it quite quickly.
		Not only (like Hemel) does it have a number of roundabouts dotted around one larger one, but it also has some roads that cut through the large roundabout in order to save time circumnavigating the whole shebang...
	applecrumble.net /blogarchives/000127.html (292 words)

	Dropzone.com Skydive Forums: Community: The Bonfire: The Magic Roundabout.
		Bracknell is pretty bad for stupid roundabouts but I couldn't believe that some one actually sat down and designed this, maybe it was a practical joke that went too far.
		The standard British "yield at entry roundabout" is proven to improve safety and reduce congestion by comparison with traffic lights (US DOT research lab results) so I wonder why they messed with the design.
		I have driven acros the Magic Roundabout many times, although it looks a nightmare to cross it is actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it.
	www.dropzone.com /forum/Community_C7/The_Bonfire_F1/The_Magic_Roundabout._P481200 (718 words)

	Express By Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead hotel
		At the roundabout, take the exit for Kings Langley and continue for approximately 1.5 miles, continuing through Kings Langley towards Hemel Hempstead.
		Leave the roundabout onto the A414 St. Albans Road and continue straight ahead for 1.8 miles in the direction of Apsley.
		At the 'Magic Roundabout', take the 2nd exit onto Two Waters Road and continue ahead for 0.4 miles.
	www.go-london-hotels.com /express-by-holiday-inn-hemel-hempstead.php (686 words)

	Snow+Rock - Hemel Hempstead Map
		Continue straight at the first mini roundabout and at the second turn right onto Wheelers Lane, the Ski Centre is located on the right-hand side.
		At the Magic Roundabout continue on the A414.
		At the next roundabout continue straight, and at the next roundabout turn right onto Bennett End Road (signposted to Hemel Hempstead Ski Centre).
	www.snowandrock.com /UserFiles/Image/maps/hemel_hempstead_map.html (145 words)

	PH: Favourite and Least Favourite Roundabouts
		Not indicating at mini roundabouts (how are we supposed to know where you are going) I reckon this must cost us all journey time while people wait for people they don't have to.
		I know it is to discourage drivers going onto roundabouts at speed but it can be very annoying slowing down for a very large roundabout when it is totally clear off peak.
		That big roundabout in Telford with the McDonalds in the middle is the perfect shape for hooning.
	www.pistonheads.com /gassing/topic.asp?f=23&h=&t=248516 (846 words)

	Hemel Hempstead
		The town of Hemel Hempstead has much to offer its many visitors and is a great family friendly place to shop.
		Hemel's outdoor market is located in the centre of the Marlowes, along the pedestrianised area.
		Hemel Hempstead town centre also has plenty of cafes and restaurants and is a secure pedestrianised area with CCTV, Safe Child Scheme, baby changing facilities and easy parking.
	www.dacorum.gov.uk /default.aspx?page=1761 (256 words)

	BBC - Beds, Herts and Bucks Just for Fun - Hemel's Magic Roundabout
		We tried to get the whole of the magic roundabout in one shot - but it didn't really work.
		On the first day of operation in June 1973, traffic came to a standstill and backed up to Berkhamsted.
		Drivers eventually got used to it although you still see the odd trilby hatted motorist causing chaos and looking totally lost on the roundabout.
	www.bbc.co.uk /threecounties/have_fun/360/hemel_magic_roundabout.shtml (121 words)

	Hemelhempstead Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More
		IN 1947, when it was announced that Hemel Hempstead was to become a new town, what we know today as the Magic Roundabout at the entrance to the town centre was little more than a road junction between Station Road, Wood Lane, Lawn Lane and Marlowes.
		The roundabout eventually opened in 1956, but it was much different from the busy Magic Roundabout of today which is known throughout the world.
		It was the first such roundabout to be opened anywhere and it quickly settled down to ease the townâs traffic problems.
	www.hemeltoday.co.uk /custompages/CustomPage.aspx?pageID=4045 (486 words)

	The Magic Roundabout - Google Sightseeing
		The Magic Roundabout complicates matters in that the moment you leave one roundabout you are at the junction of another.
		The roundabout was officially renamed from “County Islands” in the 90s because no-one used it official name, and roundabout fans Swindonweb even sell “I survived The Magic Roundabout” T-shirts.
		You might be interested to know that the man who invented the mini roundabout and the ring junction ‘magic roundabouts’ recently died.
	googlesightseeing.com /2007/06/18/the-magic-roundabout (1694 words)

	Hemel Hempstead Travel Tips - Hemel Hempstead Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		Hemel Hempstead is 30 miles north of London.
		Perhaps Hemel Hempstead doesn't have so many attractions and action as you could find in London, but this is one of the places you could settle in if you're not so 'in love' with London and its rush.
		It sits at the Magic roundabout and has great views across the town from the top.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/Hemel_Hempstead-311566/General_Tips-Hemel_Hempstead-BR-1.html (286 words)

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