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  Newbury, Berkshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newbury is the principal town in the west of the county of Berkshire in the United Kingdom.
Newbury is part of, and the administrative centre of, the district administered by the unitary authority of West Berkshire.
In Parliament, it is in the Newbury constituency.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newbury,_Berkshire   (1259 words)

  
 Britannia: History of Newbury (Berkshire)
Newbury was the property of the rebel Duke of York during the Wars of the Roses (15th c.).
It was from Newbury that the authorities marched on the Agricultural Machine Rioters of West Berkshire in November 1830.
Newbury was the Kennetbridge of Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure.
www.britannia.com /history/berks/newbury.html   (667 words)

  
 Newbury Berkshire South East England, Hotels and travel information
Newbury is kept picturesque though by the Kennet and Avon Canal running through its centre and the glorious surrounding countryside that’s popular with ramblers.
Newbury is perhaps most famous for its excellent racecourse where many of the country’s top races are held, such as the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup, with considerable sums of prize money up for grabs.
Newbury is well known as having one of the country’s finest racecourses and is home to 28 days Flat and National Hunt Racing each year.
www.newburyswebsite.co.uk   (573 words)

  
 Newbury - A community website - Newbury, Berkshire, UK - About Newbury
Newbury regularly features in surveys as one of the best places to live in the UK, and it’s easy to see why.
Newbury is on the edge of the Thames Valley, where the technology revolution has created thousands of jobs over the last 30 years.
Newbury’s 32,000 population forms part of a conurbation totalling some 60,000 residents, so as a result of these new influences, Newbury is evolving from a rural market town into an increasingly sophisticated cultural centre, with a vibrant arts community supported by theatres, an arts festival, orchestras, and a profusion of eating and drinking outlets.
www.newburyweb.net /about.htm   (483 words)

  
 Newbury Workhouse
Newbury purchased a property known as the Castle and an adjoining one-acre meadow in Cheap Street, facing the market square and guildhall, and bordering onto the River Kennet.
Berkshire: Boxford, Brimpton, Chieveley, Enborne, Greenham, Hampstead Marshall, Leckhamstead, Midgham, Newbury (4), Sandleford, Shaw-cum-Donnington, Speen (2), Thatcham (2), Wasing, Welford, Winterbourne, Woolhampton.
Newbury Union workhouse was built in 1836 to a design by Sampson Kempthorne based on his model cruciform plan for the Poor Law Commissioners.
users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/Newbury/Newbury.shtml   (1009 words)

  
 Newbury Bypass Factfile: Third Battle of Newbury: A34 road campaign protest Berkshire, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Newbury - The Archaeology Bypass by Jill Eisele.
Newbury Bypass Data show that 80% of the traffic in Newbury is local, FoE press release 21 Aug 1995.
Newbury's local paper remodels David Rendel as an environmentalist: "one of the first scientists to study the threat to the ozone layer, a long time before the danger of pollution was generally known".
www.antiroads.org.uk /newbury/factfile.html   (10375 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional:Europe:United Kingdom:England:Berkshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Berkshire is a county in central southern England, about 50 miles long from West to East.
Berkshire is part of the Thames Valley, the river forming much of the northern border of the county and flowing through Reading, Maidenhead and Windsor.
Newbury is located off the off the A34 between Oxford and Reading to the west of London.
dmoz.org /Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Berkshire/desc.html   (628 words)

  
 Newbury - A community website - Newbury, Berkshire, UK - Welcome to Newbury
Newbury MP Richard Benyon responds to the fantastic news that the threat to many of West Berkshires rail services has been withdrawn.
West Berkshire Council gave the Trust until January 2009 to replace the old airbase buildings with modern factories, warehouses and start-up space.
The national press descended on Newbury and Thatcham yesterday (Tuesday) in an attempt to get their own exclusive stories on the UK’s youngest drink driver.This follows an outburst in Newbury Magistrates Court on Monday when Leanne Black aged just 14 was sentenced.
www.newbury.net   (747 words)

  
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I, Thomas Tanner, was born in the town of Newsbury, Berkshire, England, June 28, 1807.
He died of consumption and was buried in the western of the southern graveyard of the Old Church burying ground Newbury, Berkshire, England, in the year 1845.
My father and mother died in the town of Newbury, Berkshire, England and were both buried in the Western part of the south graveyard of Newbury Old Church burying ground.
www.me.berkeley.edu /~kmonson/FamHist/Farnes/TTSr.txt   (1633 words)

  
 History of Berkshire: The Newbury Coat
The scene of this remarkable achievement in the sartorial art is the village of Newbury, Berkshire, and it came about in this way.
Coxeter and shortly before five o'clock on the morning stated, the early-rising villagers of Newbury were astonished to see their worthy squire, accompanied by his shepherd and two sheep, journeying towards Greenham Mills.
On September 21st, 1991, a second identical Newbury Coat was produced in exactly the same manner, but beating the previously set record by a whole hour.
www.britannia.com /history/berks/nbcoat.html   (1270 words)

  
 Newbury Hotels, Newbury accommodation, South East England, Hotels travel and accommodation
We provide details of the Newbury accommodation with location and local attractions, so you can see if the Newbury Hotel is suitable for your requirements, all off our Newbury listings will give details of the facilities they offer including access, room types and location in Newbury.
The highly acclaimed 4 star Donnington Valley Hotel near Newbury in Berkshire, was designed and built by Sir Peter Michael in 1991.
Set in the rolling Berkshire countryside, the Newbury hotel is an ideal location for a wedding or honeymoon.
newburyswebsite.co.uk /hotel   (646 words)

  
 Hotels, Inns, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Newbury, Berkshire, UK.
Hotels, inns, guesthouses and bed and breakfast accommodation in Newbury, Berkshire, England.
Located within 9 acres of natural water meadows and woodlands, with 2 rivers flowing through the grounds, the Georgian Grade II listed Newbury Manor Hotel is only a few minutes from Junction 13 of the M4 and the centre of Newbury.
Newbury Manor Hotel is a Grade II Listed Building exquisitely refurbished in 1999 which includes `THE RESTAURANT'.
www.databrowse.co.uk /hotels/Berkshire/Newbury.html   (958 words)

  
 John WINCHCOMBE (MP)
John was the son of John Winchcombe, alias Smallwood, the famous Berkshire clothier commonly known as 'Jack O'Newbury' - and his first wife, Alice Hyde.
In Feb 1539, Miles Coverdale, when at Newbury, employed him as a means of communication with Thomas Cromwell who, in the same month, gave Winchcombe an order for a thousand kerseys of cloth.
In Mar 1541, he was leader of a movement among clothiers to protest against the provisions of the statute of 1535 dealing with the manufacture of cloth.
www.tudorplace.com.ar /Bios/JohnWinchcombe2.htm   (451 words)

  
 The Newbury Society
The Newbury Society is a civic society affiliated to the Civic Trust, and a registered charity (No. 1016770).
Newbury, with a population of 45,000, is in the beautiful agricultural west of the Royal County of Berkshire.
It was a market town but has now attracted many high tech industries because of its position in attractive countryside, its proximity to London Airport and its good communications via the M4 and A34 roads.
www.newbury-society.org.uk   (115 words)

  
 Newbury Building Society - RHC.com Building Societies
Newbury Building Society was established in 1856 and is one of the oldest...
Welcome to the Newbury Building Society: We are committed to Mortgages, Investments, and a host of other financial services.
Newbury Building Society was established in 1856 under the name of.
www.redhotchilli.com /newbury-building-society.htm   (415 words)

  
 Newbury Racecourse - the venue for sport, events and conferences in Berkshire
Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire offers some of the best horse racing both on the flat and over jumps.
Superbly located in the heart of the M4 corridor in Berkshire, Newbury Racecourse is a flexible Conference Venue with excellent Event Facilities accommodating events ranging from 10 to 10,000 guests.
Newbury has won the coveted title of Racecourse of the Year in the ROA/Racing Post Horseracing Awards for the second year running.
www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk   (324 words)

  
 Newbury Town Council, Newbury, Berkshire UK - Welcome to Newbury
From its time as a thriving medieval centre and inland port, to its present position as home to some of the world's leading companies, Newbury has always been a centre of bustling commercial activity.
The old Borough Council had been replaced by Newbury District Council in 1974 and, between 1974 and 1997, Charter Trustees looked after the interests of the town.
The establishment of a Town Council was widely welcomed as a way of giving the people of Newbury a clear voice in local affairs.
www.newbury.gov.uk   (159 words)

  
 Newbury - A community website - Newbury, Berkshire, UK - Welcome toNewbury
Newbury's Clare Hicks has made it through to the grand final of South Coast Idol and is appealing for Berkshire supporters to come along and vote for her at the Pyramids Centre, Southsea, in Portsmouth on Friday 25 November.
Making it to the final 12 out of 4,000 contestants is already a tremendous achievement but the 23-year-old is hoping to go all the way and win.
There is no phone voting this time but the audience votes will add to the judges' score, so come along and lend your support for this Newbury pop idol and help her win.
www.newbury.net /stories/689_Newbury_pop_idol_in_final.html   (147 words)

  
 Newbury Building Society - mortgages for you, savings for you, here for you
Newbury Building Society is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (reference no: 206077 www.fsa.gov.uk/register) and complies with the Banking Code.
Newbury Building Society introduces only to the Liverpool Victoria Marketing Group, members of which are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for life assurance, pensions and investments.
Newbury Building Society Head Office: 17 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5LY.
www.newbury.co.uk   (107 words)

  
 Newbury Town Council, Newbury, Berkshire UK - Code of Conduct
Newbury Town Council, Newbury, Berkshire UK - Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct was adopted by Newbury Town Council from the first day of May 2002.
A member must within 28 days of receiving any gift or hospitality over the value of £25, provide written notification to West Berkshire Council's Monitoring Officer of the responsible authority of the existence and nature of that gift or hospitality.
www.newbury.gov.uk /code.htm   (1249 words)

  
 Newbury   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Plantation of Newbury is located in the northeastern portion of Essex...
Newbury Buses is a division of Reading Transport Limited and operates bus services in the Newbury and surrounding areas.
Located in the heart of the old market town of Newbury, it has been the spiritual centre of the town for over 900 years.
newbury.gigabusca.co.uk /cities/newbury.html   (1873 words)

  
 Events Diary - Newbury, Berkshire, UK.
The second Sunday of every month "Newbury Jazz" presents a range of jazz at the Pinchington Lane venue.
The Newbury Spring Festival is a fortnight of world class music in Newbury.
Details of events are subject to change and it is advisable to contact the organiser to confirm details of any events listed here.
www.newbury.net /events.htm   (505 words)

  
 Newbury Choral Society
We are a large, non-auditioned choir that has been performing a wide and varied repertoire from Tavener to Mozart for over 120 years.
Under our principal conductor Leo Hussain and with professional musicians such as the London Concertante, we perform three concerts a year in the Newbury area.
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www.newburychoral.org.uk   (142 words)

  
 Home page
We are a small, friendly volleyball club based in Newbury, West Berkshire.
For the 2005-6 season, we have ladies', men's and mixed team in the Berkshire League, and a development team in the new development league.
In the summer, we play outdoors in Victoria Park in Newbury on Sunday evenings as well as entering various outdoor tournaments.
www.newburyvolleyballclub.co.uk   (383 words)

  
 Jobs in Newbury @ 1Job.co.uk - UK Jobs Search Engine.
My client based in Newbury is looking for a SAP Implementation Consultant to provide project management support to their project team for a period of at least 3 months.
Based in offices near Newbury in Berkshire or alternatively in the Coventry office and as an integral member of the senior management team of a company specialising in concrete repair works for the road, rail and water industry sectors they will have a central role in managing contracts.
My client based in Newbury is looking to recruit a qualified management accountant with up to 5 years PQE to start immediately for a period of 3 months.
www.1job.co.uk /town.php/Newbury   (5280 words)

  
 The Square Bar & Grill - Newbury, Berkshire - Reviews
THE Square Bar and Grill in Weavers Walk, Newbury, may be best known for its monthly speed dating evenings, but it is also a contemporary restaurant, with a modern, international menu.
The Square is run by couple Suzanne and Marwan, who were formerly in hotel management in London, and opened The Square with the aim of putting it ‘on the dining map in the Berkshire region’, by offering ‘quality food and professional service in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with great value for money’.
But the cost is not incomparable to a lot of restaurants, and even pubs, in West Berkshire these days, and you do get the whole dining experience, complete with salmon amuse-bouché to begin, and a pink grapefruit sorbet — with a surprising bourbon kick — before the main course.
perso.wanadoo.fr /adrian.powell/reviews.htm   (1002 words)

  
 Newbury Manor in Newbury, Berkshire - Southern England - UK Hotel
Newbury Manor in Newbury, Berkshire - Southern England - UK Hotel
An oasis of tranquillity, Newbury Manor is a refurbished grade II listed building set overlooking 9 acres of water meadows and rivers.
With a reputation built on comfort and fine cuisine, Newbury Manor is the perfect backdrop for all elegant events.
www.ukhotel.com /southern-england/newbury-manor.htm   (135 words)

  
 BBC - Berkshire Music - In pictures: Newbury Fringe Festival 2004
The Newbury Fringe Festival 2004 was another success thanks to the cultural workshops, entertainment and live acts.
Newbury was awash with culture on Sunday 30th May with the Newbury Fringe Festival.
Bands played in Victoria park, dancers performed in The Kennet Shopping Centre while madrigals were sung at The Corn Exchange.
www.bbc.co.uk /berkshire/music/2004/berkshire_festivals/newbury/gallery.shtml   (195 words)

  
 Oakley Farm Caravan Park UK Newbury Berkshire
We are situated in the beautiful countryside on the border of Hampshire and Berkshire.
All the facilities and services are supplied to ensure you enjoy your visit (18 electric hook ups, Shower block with free hot water, laundry facilities, Children's play area, Tennis etc.).
We are in an ideal location for touring central southern England, as Newbury is close to the M4 (3 miles) and the A34, providing good accessibility to and from any area.
www.oakleyfarm.co.uk   (185 words)

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