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	Nostell -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Nostell is a (A settlement smaller than a town) village in the (A region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government) county of (A metropolitan county in northern England) West Yorkshire, (A division of the United Kingdom) England, near (Click link for more info and facts about Hemsworth) Hemsworth.
		It is the site of an Augustinian (Religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress) priory which received its (A document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation) charter in 1121.
		Nostell Priory is an 18th century (Click link for more info and facts about Palladian) Palladian (Click link for more info and facts about historic house) historic house, with interiors by (Scottish architect who designed many public buildings in England and Scotland (1728-1792)) Robert Adam.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/no/nostell.htm (191 words)

	Nostell Priory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		As the name suggests, there was originally a medieval priory at Nostell, founded in the early twelfth century and dedicated to St. Oswald, the northern Saxon king who brought Christianity to the area.
		The main rooms at Nostell are situated on the first floor, in the style of an Italian villa, although thankfully the stairs are enclosed against the Yorkshire weather.
		The exterior of Nostell is restrained and classical although achieving a sense of grandeur and display of wealth and taste.
	www.heritage.me.uk /houses/nostell.htm (894 words)

	Priory sparkles yet again for visitors
		SUNSHINE and blue skies greeted civic dignitaries and a host of guests to the official reopening of Nostell Priory, one of Yorkshire's finest jewels built in the 18th century by the Winn family and now man- aged by the National Trust.
		"Nostell, an architectural masterpiece by James Paine, is a historical house particularly with its association with the great Yorkshire cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale and state rooms designed by the i8tn century architect Robert Adam.
		Nostell Priory and grounds are open daily until November 4 from 11am to 6pm except Mondays and Tuesdays apart from Bank Holidays when the hours are lpm-5.3Opm.
	homepages.tesco.net /~mike.e.duffy/nostellpriory.htm (551 words)

	Nostell St Oswald CC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		South of Wakefield on A638 Wakefield-Doncaster road, between Foulby and Wragby, opposite Nostell Priory gates.
		Nostell are looking to recruit players for the 2005 season - everyone is welcome: any age and ability.
		Nostell would not be the same without him.
	www.nostellcc.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk (833 words)

	Guardian \| Stately silverfish get their chips
		At Nostell Priory, one of the stateliest homes in Yorkshire, five miles of computer cable has been buried in the fabric of the building, at a cost of almost £1m, to give the silverfish their marching orders.
		Curator Frances Jackson explained that Nostell Priory had a particular problem with silverfish, which were attracted by the handpainted Chinese wallpaper in the grandest room.
		Nostell Priory was given to the National Trust in the 1950s but it is still partly occupied by the St Oswald family, descendants of the builders.
	www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4124330-103690,00.html (361 words)

	Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire, England
		Although Paine went on to become one the foremost architects of the mid-18th century, at the time he began work on Nostell Priory he was only 19 years old.
		Nostell's art treasures include Brussels tapestries by Van der Borcht and paintings by such notable artists as Holbein, Pieter Breughel the younger, Van Dyck and Hogarth.
		A highlight of the Nostell is the six feet high doll's house, complete with its original fittings and furniture, that stands at the foot of the south staircase.
	www.touruk.co.uk /houses/houseyorkshire_nostell.htm (586 words)

	National Trust \| Yorkshire & the North East \| News \| Adam drawing returned to Nostell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		An important drawing by the great 18th-century architect Robert Adam, has returned to Nostell Priory, thanks to the generosity of a private donor who identified the drawing, purchased it and who has now given it back to the house.
		The drawing, which was seemingly unwittingly sold from Nostell in 1990, was catalogued by Christie’s with a group of prints in their attic sale, held on behalf of the Winn family.
		His architectural works at Nostell included the creation of most of the house’s principal staterooms, the stable ranges and an unusual pyramid shaped lodge which straddles the original main approach a mile further up the drive from the Huntwick Lodge.
	www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-global/w-localtoyou/w-yorkshire_ne/w-yorkshire_ne-news/w-yorkshire_ne-news-4.htm (331 words)

	National Trust \| Nostell Priory \| Photo gallery
		Adam ceiling created in 1773, two Adam-designed pier glasses, and a harpsichord by Jacob Kirckman of 1766 in a fine inlaid case.
		The Library at Nostell Priory: the first room to be remodelled by Robert Adam.
		Robert Adam ceiling in the Tapestry Room, showing the central scene from the story of Cupid and Psyche and the fan-shaped lunettes surrounded by garlands of husks.
	www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-nostellpriory/w-nostellpriory-photo_gallery-2.htm (235 words)

	The DiCamillo Companion - Database: History, Gardens, Movies
		Nostell houses one of England’s best collections of Chippendale furniture, designed especially for the House (the furniture was purchased for The National Trust with National Heritage Memorial Funds of £6,102,360 and remains in situ).
		Nostell is particularly famous for its Chippendale furniture; the artist designed and executed over 100 pieces (almost all of which still exist at Nostell) of furniture especially for the house, between 1766 and 1776.
		Nostell Priory was given to The National Trust in 1953.
	www.dicamillocompanion.com /Houses_hgpm.asp?ID=1505 (548 words)

	:: Dine ::
		Nostell Priory is a magnificent 18th- Century house nestling in the heart of the West Yorkshire countryside.
		Still the family home of Lord and Lady St Oswald, Nostell Priory combines an unusual mixture of rococo and classical styles with sumptuous State Rooms containing over 100 pieces of Chippendale furniture alongside timeless paintings by such renowned artists as Van der Borcht and Pieter Brueghel.
		Away from the House itself, take a stroll in the tranquil gardens through exquisitely coloured, rose-scented pathways leading to an ancient archway which opens up an entire new world in the form of majestic lakes and captivating scenery.
	www.dine-services.com /vnostell.htm (167 words)

	News - Wakefield Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More
		NOSTELL TREE: Lord St Oswald with the trophy won by the development on the estate and Wakefield Council chief executive John Foster, planting the tree that caused staff a headache.
		LANDSCAPE gardeners from Nostell Priory had a rather large headache when deciding what kind of tree to plant in their new gardens.
		The landscaping is just part of an extensive programme at Nostell Priory which will eventually see it restored to all of its former glory.
	www.wakefieldtoday.co.uk /ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=702&ArticleID=892684 (524 words)

	Art Fund Recent Acquisition Detail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The 100% grant of £294,029 will enable the painting to remain at Nostell Priory, Wakefield in West Yorkshire, where it has been since it was acquired by Sir Rowland Winn, 5th Baronet in 1766.
		This sparkling canvas is the first known example of an artist taking a scene from Shakespeare and turning it into a history painting.
		Winn was not only the patron of Robert Adam and Thomas Chippendale at Nostell Priory and at his house in St James’ Square, but he was also a patron of contemporary British artists.
	www.artfund.org /main_site/news_detail.asp?ID=21 (488 words)

	BBC - Bradford and West Yorkshire - 360º - Nostell Priory
		Don't be deceived by the name, Nostell Priory is in fact a stately home built in the eighteenth century for Sir Rowland Winn.
		It's full of treasures, including a magnificent collection of furniture from Otley lad Thomas Chippendale, paintings from the likes of Brueghel, Angelica Kauffmann and Gainsborough, and even an extremely rare clock made by John Harrison of 'Longitude' fame.
		The property - including the grounds - is now owned by the National Trust and is open to the public.
	www.bbc.co.uk /bradford/360/version2_nostell_priory.shtml (224 words)

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		Nostell Priory, near Wakefield in West Yorkshire, a Palladian mansion designed by the architects James Paine and Robert Adam, was presented to the National Trust by the 4th Lord St.Oswald and members of the Winn family in 1953.
		When the 4th Lord St.Oswald died leaving a heavy tax liability, in 1984, the future of the collection appeared uncertain and it was feared that it might have to be sold to meet the debt.
		The restoration was funded by the Friends of Nostell, a dedicated group of volunteers who seek to raise funds to assist the property.
	www.hlf.org.uk /NR/rdonlyres/1C68EDFE-0469-42B1-91A2-33A3A83FFD0A/1376/Nostell.doc (1191 words)

	Thomas Chippendale at Harewood House. A celebration of the life and work of Thomas Chippendale - Master Furniture ...
		Although chinoiserie is generally associated with the earlier Rococo style it can be found in furniture of the later Neo-classical period, albeit in a much more restrained manner.
		Not only did he supply these chairs, but also a suite of cabinet furniture, japanned green and decorated with gilt chinoiserie scenes, as well as hand-painted wallpaper in the Chinese taste.
		Through careful examination of the bed, tiny fragments of the original uphostery were discovered on the tester.
	www.harewood.org /chippendale/col1-7.htm (304 words)

	List 20: Prebendaries: Bramham \| British History Online
		Disputes between Nostell and Meaux (Ben., E.R.) over tithes in Wharram le Street 1197 × 1210 and 1280 × 6 (Chronica de Melsa, ed.
		The prebendaries of Bramham were the priors of the Aug. priory of St Oswald, Nostell.
		I am grateful to Professor David Smith for much help with the priors of Nostell, in advance of his forthcoming The Heads of Religious Houses, England and Wales, 1216-1377.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=7854 (727 words)

	Ibstock Brick Ltd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The high quality residential block, which is fully faced in Nostell Royston Cream, was developed to help pay for the school.
		This enabled BDP to make the final choice, and ensured that the Nostell bricks were suitable for the duties required such as for copings and exposure.
		The school is arranged around four classroom floors, starting with the nursery class on the ground floor, with rubber finished timber decking to the front as play areas for the two classrooms on each floor.
	www.applegate.co.uk /news/new1/1426.htm (652 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Back in Yorkshire again, where he now became head of the priory of Nostell, he was one of the few to be actively engaged in spreading reformed principles in northern England during Henry VIIIth's dissolution of the monasteries.
		This book also contains fascinating glimpses of Ferrar's household and family life, his manner of dress, his topics of conversation, and even his interests in farming and gardening.
		An extended account is given of the final years of Nostell priory, accompanied by the full text of Ferrar's charming series of letters to Thomas Cromwell.
	pages.britishlibrary.net /andrewjbrown (486 words)

	National Trust, Nostell Priory - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage
		National Trust, Nostell Priory - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage
		Nostell Priory is an 18th century architectural masterpiece set in a landscape park.
		The house was built by the architect James Paine on the site of a medieval priory for Sir Rowland Winn, 4th Baronet.
	www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /museum_gfx_en/YH000157.html (297 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The team mainly consists of local players with the exception of 2 French lads (don't quite know how we managed to sign them on but we did).
		Ryhill beat Nostell Miners Welfare of the West Yorkshire Premier Division 1 v 0 at Oakwell in the Sheffield Cup Final on Wednesday 21st April 2004.
		Ryhill beat Rothwell Athletic 3 v 2 at Knaresborough Town FC to secure the West Yorkshire League Division 1 Cup on Saturday 1st May 2004 to achieve a cup double.
	members.lycos.co.uk /ryhillandhavercroft (364 words)

	Pretenders Archives: Tour Reviews and Photos
		It was a glorious July afternoon, for once reflecting the kind of English summer that I think this tour was aiming to capture.
		Nostell gave a beautiful setting, the stage at the base of a slight hill, with the Priory House itself high on the hill looking over the lawn and stage.
		The gates opened a little early as traffic was starting to block the main road leading ino the grounds.
	www.pretendersarchives.com /reviews02/02trrevwakefield.html (1137 words)

	A walk around Sharlston
		The A638 road from Wakefield to Doncaster was one of the first toll roads, opened in 1741 and taking tolls until the 1870s.
		The bridge over Nostell Lakes dates back to the time of this toll road.
		At the upper end of the lakes, a newly landscaped area, once the site of Nostell Colliery, has been maturing over the past two years.
	www.users.daelnet.co.uk /willowisland/docs/feb00/feb21.html (551 words)

	AllRefer.com - Thomas Chippendale (Interior Design And Home Furnishings, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		Chippendale's Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, an illustrated trade catalog first published in 1754, was widely influential in England and America.
		Among the numerous pieces stamped with his style, it is possible to assign unquestionably to his own workshop only those for which the original bills still remain, as in the case of Harewood House and Nostell Priory, whose furnishings were created by him.
		While he based his work upon the general Queen Anne and Georgian characteristics of sober design and thoroughly fine construction, retaining many of the early 18th-century details, Chippendale's distinction was to introduce many other forms.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/Chippend.html (420 words)

	St John's Parish Church, Knaresborough
		It is believed that a place of worship has existed on the site currently occupied by St.John's Church, for over a thousand years but the first mention of Knaresborough Parish Church appears in the records of Nostell Priory near Wakefield.
		This states that in the year 1114 King Henry I granted the "Church at Cnaresburgh" Note to the canons at Nostell.
		The church was originally dedicated to St.Mary and held that name until the Protestant reforms of the 16th century when it became the Church of St.John the Baptist.
	www.knaresborough.co.uk /faith/stjohns (634 words)

	Latest User Reviews of Stately Homes and Historic Houses - www.stately-homes.com
		I only can tell that I was very impressed by the people who have done such a good work on the prope...
		I have visited Nostell Priory on many occasions, having previously worked there in the 80's and early 90's.
		Nostell is - and perhaps I am biased - a beautiful house and the National Trust have to be c...
	www.stately-homes.com /areas/latestreviews.asp (400 words)

	Saints of August 3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Waltheof followed his mother to the Scottish court, where he became an intimate friend of Saint Aelred, who was master of the royal household at that time.
		He left Scotland, and, about 1130, professed himself an Augustinian canon regular at Nostell, near Pontefract in Yorkshire.
		He was soon chosen prior of the recently founded Kirkham (1134) in the same country, and, realizing the obligations he now had to work for the sanctification of others as well as himself, he redoubled his austerity and regularity of observance.
	www.saintpatrickdc.org /ss/0803.htm (2055 words)

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