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Leicestershire Leicestershire (abbreviated Leics) is a landlocked county in central England. County Hall, situated in Glenfield, about 5 km (3 miles) northwest of Leicester city centre, is the seat of Leicestershire County Council and the headquarters of the county authority. The population of Leicestershire (excluding the city of Leicester) is 609,579 (2001). www.worldhistory.com /wiki/L/Leicestershire.htm   (445 words)

Donisthorpe Donisthorpe parish is in the Southern division of the county, partly in the hundred of Repton and Gresley and partly in that of West Goscote, Swadlincote petty sessional division, in the union and county court district of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, 114 miles from London, 3 south-west from Ashby-de-la-Zouch and 8 south-east from Burton-upon-Trent. Donisthorpe parish is in the Southern division of the county, partly in the hundred of Repton and Gresley and partly in that of West Goscote, in the union and county court district of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, 114 miles from London, 3 south-west from Ashby-de-la-Zouch and 8 south-east from Burton-upon-Trent. A cemetery, containing 1½ acres was opened in 1875, and is under the control of the Parish Council of Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe and Urban District Council of Moira. freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~brett/donisthorpe/donisthorpe.htm   (445 words)

LEICESTERSHIRE - LoveToKnow Article on LEICESTERSHIRE The surface of the county is an undulating tableland, the highest eminences being the rugged hills of Charnwood Forest (q.v.) in the north-west, one of which, Bardon Hill, has an elevation of 912 ft. The county belongs chiefly to the basin of the Trent, which forms for a short distance its boundary with Derbyshire. The principal tributary of the Trent in Leicestershire is the Soar, from whose old designation the Leire the county is said to derive its name, and which rises near Hinckley in the SE., and forms the boundary with Nottinghamshire for some distance above its junction with the Trent. Leicestershire constituted an archdeaconry within the diocese of Lincoln from 1092 until its transference to Peterborough in 1837. www.1911encyclopedia.org /L/LE/LEICESTERSHIRE.htm   (4154 words)

Moira This Lady Moira died in 1808 and was buried at Newtownforbes in County Longford where one of her daughters was married to the Earl of Granard whose seat was at Newtownforbes. Later his own descendants were to marry into the Hill family who were among the richest landowners in the country, and were reputed to own land in almost every county in Ireland. A portion of ground opposite Moira Castle was given by the Hill family - later the Marquises of Downshire for the building of the Church. www.lisburn.com /books/moira/moira1.html   (5728 words)

Moira, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Moira is a town located in Franklin County, New York, USA. The Town of Moira is located on the western border of Franklin County. Moira -- The hamlet of Moira at the junction of Route 11 and Route 95. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moira,_New_York   (454 words)

Press Releases The exciting plans for the County Council’s Moira Centre would enhance services and facilities for the local community including those for young people. The Moira Centre is very well used by adults, children and young people. We know from research that has been carried out that the skill level across the County is relatively low and we are delighted there is this opportunity to make a difference. www.leics.gov.uk /pressrelease.htm?id=51231   (451 words)

History of Moira, New York Luther Bradish came to Moira from New York in 1826, and quickly became an important figure in the life of the town and county. Moira was erected from Dickinson April 15, 1828, and consists of a single township. But if the latter be the larger, Moira may perhaps be reconciled by the fact that a grand jury inquiry in 1859 established that it had imported by rail during the year 1858 nearly two hundred barrels of whiskey while Brushton had received in the same way during the same time only sixty-two barrels. history.rays-place.com /ny/moira-ny.htm   (6278 words)

Moira Homes for Sale, Moira Real Estate Agents, Moira Real Estate Information State: New York County: Franklin City: Moira Area Code: 518 RE4.US provides Moira, New York real estate information and resources to help guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Moira, New York property. RE4.US links to services to access Moira homes for sale and the current Moira MLS listings, help find a real estate agent, get the value of your home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), find licensed contractors in Moira, New York mortgages and more. re4.us /NY/Moira.shtml   (313 words)

Bryological tour through Leicestershire with Rutland Leicestershire (vc 55) is a midland county with a relatively dry climate. To instance, as it does not abound in chalk, Leicestershire in general is almost destitute of those plants which delight in that soil”. Present day Leicestershire can best be described as being divided by the River Soar into a western and an eastern area. rbg-web2.rbge.org.uk /bbs/Bryodiversity/vc55/vc55site.htm   (2926 words)

Moira, Victoria The district county and the parish were named Moira. Moira is a shire formed on 18 November, 1994, by the union of Cobram, Nathalia and Numurkah shires and most of Tungamah and Yarrawonga shires. Moira shire had a census population of 25,113 persons in 1996. www.arts.monash.edu.au /ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/moira.html   (254 words)

The Traveller, Masonic Stories (Thurlow is a township in Hastings County.) It became Belleville Lodge No. 17 in 1819 and the creek was renamed the Moira River. Moira, for a time, met on the full of the moon so that rural members could find their way home by horseback, which was another reason for eating early. Like the time when the Moira secretary said the cash on hand was $222.53 and treasurer reported a balance of $32.50 and when a law suit was being threatened over the premises. www.grandlodge.on.ca /Traveller/traveller29.htm   (1399 words)

The County of Leicestershire (Electoral Changes) Order 2005 Leicestershire County Council shall make a print of the map marked "Map referred to in the County of Leicestershire (Electoral Changes) Order 2005" available for inspection at its offices by any member of the public at any reasonable time. The Electoral Registration Officer[8] for each district or borough in the county shall make such rearrangement of, or adaptation of, the register of local government electors as may be necessary for the purposes of, and in consequence of, this Order. any reference to the map is a reference to the map marked "Map referred to in the County of Leicestershire (Electoral Changes) Order 2005", of which prints are available for inspection at - www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2005/20050171.htm   (1838 words)

Moira to Measham It is not far to the County boarders of Leicestershire and Derbyshire, although our walk keeps us in Leicestershire and does not wander into Derbyshire whatsoever. Public Transport Moira is served by a bus service to Swadlincote and Ashby. The Walk We started the work at Conkers Riverside, which is located off the B5033 WEST OF Moira village and east of Short Heath. www.railwaywalks.co.uk /moira.htm   (929 words)

Leicestershire, Past and Present Articles Sir Arthur Hesilrige is a local hero within the county of Leicestershire and yet few pay homage to this English Civil War participant. In 1873, the London North Western Railway and the Midland Railway opened a joint line between Moira West and Nuneaton. We are fortunate to have records in abundance listing the names and labouring occupations of families who worked the land in Leicestershire. www.suite101.com /articles.cfm/leicestershire   (537 words)

Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site: User Home Pages: The Parks Family of Hastings County,Ontario,Canada This farm was located at Plainfield,Ontario in Hastings County,Canada.There were 2 farms with houses.Both farms abutted Highway #37 and the south farm was bordered by the Moira River. The L. and A. Historical Society's Museum and Archives is located in the former county jail which is alongside the Court House pictured here.It is the repository for the original Parke Family Bible,purchased in Kingston,Ontario for appr. Lennox & Addington County Court House & Museum www.familytreemaker.com /users/p/a/r/James-E-Parks   (860 words)

Fairfield County Lands Preserved as Open Space "The purchase of this property in densely populated Fairfield county, where the potential of open space is limited, is a significant step in the State of Connecticut's goal to hold 21 percent of the state's land as open space by 2023," said Governor John G. Rowland. Partners in the effort to purchase the property included Senator William H. Nickerson, Representative Moira Lyons, the Trust for Public Land, the Connecticut American Water Company, the City of Stamford and the Town of Greenwich. The preservation of open space, particularly the Blake-Colman property is certain to enhance the quality of life and recreation opportunities for the entire community and its neighbors as well," said Stamford Mayor Dannel P. Malloy. dep.state.ct.us /whatshap/press/1998/ls102998.htm   (1068 words)

Bucks Free Press NEWSREADER Moira Stuart came to Bucks on Wednesday to honour county council employees who had gone above and beyond the call of duty. Moira, who has been reading the news for more than two decades and was awarded with an OBE in 2001, gave a motivating speech about the wonderful feeling of achieving and then presented all the winners with their awards. Afterwards, she said: "I was delighted when I was asked to present these awards as it is so nice to meet people who want to go that extra mile. www.bucksfreepress.co.uk /display.var.533389.0.0.php   (640 words)

Moira, NY A hamlet centered in the Township of Moira, County of Franklin, at the northern foothills to the Adirondack Mountains. The Town of Moira U.S. Census Population is 2,841 Two years ago a few interested persons in order to preserve the town of Moira's history began a project at the Town Hall to create a Moira mini museum. www.saintregis.org /hamlets/moira.html   (265 words)

Canoeing - Addington Highlands - County of Lennox & Addington, Ontario, Canada As part of the Moira River system the river runs south in Lennox and Addington from its source at Skootamatta Lake through the hamlet of Flinton to Hastings County. This publication entitled "The Moira and Skootamatta Canoe Route Guide" has maps with indications of rapids and campsites, and notes telling you where to take out and put in. Nearly all lakes and rivers in the Addington Highlands are accessible by canoe or road. www.lennox-addington.on.ca /tourism/ahcanoe.html   (458 words)

Leicestershire Estate Agents, Seaside Home, Coastal Property Sales & Land Auctions We also list estate agents, property house sales by county. The following cities, towns and villages throughout Leicestershire will be added for property sales, land auctions, business sales, real estate and estate agent listings, specifically for property located near sea, rivers, marine or lakes. The National Association of Estate Agents can help you locate estate agents in Leicestershire who offer coastal, seaside and riverside properties. www.coastalpropertydevon.co.uk /leicestershire.html   (208 words)

Moira Moira is a town in Franklin County, New York In Greek mythology, Moira (not the same thing as one of the Moirae) was the personification of fate and necessity. Moira is also a village in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. www.worldhistory.com /wiki/M/Moira.htm   (117 words)

Amazon.co.uk - Query Results Lister, J. & Wilkinson, R.D.: YORKSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB... Hamilton, John A.: Captain John Lister; A Tale Of Axholme. LISTER MICHAEL -: A Glossary for Bird Watchers, -- Price: £4.45 s1.amazon.co.uk /exec/varzea/search-handle-url/index=zshops-uk&field-keywords=lister&bq=1   (91 words)

Untitled Document MOIRA, MOYRAGH, or ST. INNS of MOIRA, anciently called MOIRATH, a post-town and parish, in the barony of LOWER IVEAGH, county of DOWN, and province of ULSTER, 13 miles (S. W.) from Belfast, on the road to Armagh, and 71½ (N.) from Dublin; containing 3801 inhabitants, of whom 787 are in the town. Moira gives the inferior title of Earl to the Marquess of Hastings; the castle was formerly the family residence, and was the birth.place of the late Marquess, whose father was buried here. Moira was at one time celebrated for the manufacture of linen, large quantities having been made, sold, and bleached in the town and neighbourhood. radiocarbon.pa.qub.ac.uk /local/townlands/Down/M/moira.html   (526 words)

Moira County Downv Village Moira is still very much at the centre of Northern Ireland, on the motorway and rail network, a short drive from both airports, close to some of the finest shopping complexes in Ireland and yet still retaining much of its old charm and character. Moira was also as important centre for limestone quarrying and evidence of this is still to be seen in the lime kilns on the Clarehill Road. Moira was a flourishing village when Lurgan had only a few houses and Belfast was little more than a ford on the Lagan. www.moira.2hearts.co.uk /moiralocal.htm   (1116 words)

Moira House - Welcome The school takes its name from the first premises in Surrey which belonged to an Irish nobleman from County Down, the Earl of Moira. Moira House is set within 15 acres of attractively landscaped grounds, on the outskirts of the historic town of Eastbourne on the south coast of England. Founded in 1875, Moira House welcomes girls from the age of three to eighteen with full, weekly or flexi-boarding offered from the age of nine. www.moirahouse.co.uk   (146 words)

Search Results for quinte - Encyclopædia Britannica city, seat (1792) of Hastings county, southeastern Ontario, Canada, on the Bay of Quinte, an inlet of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Moira River. town, seat of Prince Edward county, southeastern Ontario, Canada. It is a port of entry on the Bay of Quinte, on the northern shore of Lake Ontario,... www.britannica.com /search?query=quinte&submit=Find&source=MWTAB   (289 words)

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