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	Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire, England
		The present building was constructed to the north of the old priory and was created over a period of 50 years from 1735 and involved two architects.
		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.
		The Priory and its contents were given to the National Trust in 1953 by the trustees of the estate and Rowland Winn, Lord St Oswald.
	www.touruk.co.uk /houses/houseyorkshire_nostell.htm (0 words)

	Nostell Priory
		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.ukheritage.net /houses/nostell.htm (0 words)

	Nostell Priory Holiday Park - West Yorkshire Campsite
		Nostell Priory is a haven of peace and tranquillity nestling amongst 100 acres of beautiful parkland alongside Nostell Priory house.
		Nostell Priory Holiday Park are delighted to offer a limited number of privately owned caravans for rental to the general public throughout the season.
		Nostell Priory Holiday Park is excellently situated to utilise as a base for exploring the local area and discovering the incredible array of interesting and beautiful places to visit.
	www.e-camping-directory.com /campsites/121-nostell-priory-holiday-park.html (306 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.
		The priory situated on the A838 Doncaster Road at Nostell, has been closed for 18 months for essential restoration and conservation work to take place at a cost of £1.1 m.
		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 Priory (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nostell Priory is situated on the A638 Wakefield to Doncaster Road about six miles south of Wakefield.
		There was a mediaeval priory upon the site which was founded in the 12th Century and dedicated to St Oswald.
		Nostell Priory was substantially damaged by fire in 1980 but this has been repaired.
	www.rotherhamunofficial.co.uk /roundandabout/westyorks/nostellpriory.htm (403 words)

	Nostell Priory
		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.
		The priory situated on the A838 Doncaster Road at Nostell, has been closed for 18 months for essential restoration and conservation work to take place at a cost of £1.1 m.
		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.
	www.mike-duffy.me.uk /nostell_priory.htm (560 words)

	Houses of Austin canons: Priory of Nostell \| British History Online
		Thus, at the very outset, the priory of Nostell was richly endowed, and possessed of a large number of churches.
		The priory had then a large number of servants, viz., eleven in the malthouse and bakery, five in the kitchen, besides the master and cook, three in the brewhouse, nine in the smithy and carpenter's shop, five carriers, sixteen ploughmen, besides others at manors, making in all seventy-seven.
		In 1438 the priory was so impoverished by lawsuits, the expense of re-building their church and other causes, that the king granted to the canons the hospital of St. Nicholas, in Pontefract.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=36270 (2615 words)

	Nostell Information
		Nostell is a village in the county of West Yorkshire, England, near Hemsworth.
		It is the site of an Augustinian priory which received its charter in 1121.
		Nostell Priory is an 18th century Palladian historic house, with interiors by Robert Adam.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Nostell (78 words)

	Wedding Venues - Nostell Priory
		Built in 1733 Nostell Priory nestles in the heart of the West Yorkshire countryside, not far from Wakefield.
		Nostell Priory is ideal for both smaller and larger wedding celebrations, able to accommodate up to 200 guests.
		Nostell Priory is a magnificent venue, steeped in history and architecture.
	www.hitched.co.uk /venues/detail.asp?venue=3982&print=y (0 words)

	Nostell Priory and Parkland, Wakefield. Hand picked Places to Visit in Yorkshire, England
		Built on the site of a medieval priory, the present house was begun in 1733 for the 4th Baronet, Sir Rowland Winn, the house is an architectural masterpiece by James Paine.
		Nostell Priory is an exciting place to visit with all the family.
		Tracker packs and trails for the children, introductory talks in the house, croquet on the lawn, gentle walks around the lakeside and Menagerie Garden and an extensive programme of events — there is something for everyone.
	www.heritagebritain.com /places/424.html (321 words)

	National Trust \| Nostell Priory \| Photo gallery
		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.
		1735) in the South Passage at Nostell Priory.
	www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-nostellpriory/w-nostellpriory-photo_gallery-2.htm (0 words)

	Nostell Priory, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF4 1QE - www.statelyhomes.com
		The Priory houses one of England's finest collections of Chippendale furniture, designed specially for the house by the great cabinetmaker who was once apprentice on the estate.
		Nostell Priory's other treasures include an oustanding art collection with works by Pieter Breughel the younger and Angelica Kaufmann and the remarkable 18th-century dolls’ house, complete with its original fittings and Chippendale furniture.
		Nostell is - and perhaps I am biased - a beautiful house and the National Trust have to be c...
	www.statelyhomes.com /areas/details.asp?HID=758&ID=2230&path=12,17,56,2230 (332 words)

	National Trust \| Schools & teachers \| English & literacy
		The house of Nostell Priory was designed in the 18th century by James Paine and Robert Adams.
		Nostell Priory is offering its lavish state rooms and spooky cellars as inspiration for A-level students doing creative writing courses.
		A-level students can also visit Nostell as part of their Media Studies course, using the house and parkland as the focus of a documentary or news feature.
	www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/cymraeg/w-chl/w-learning_discovery/w-schools/w-schools-curriculum/w-schools-curriculum-english_literacy.htm (0 words)

	www.wakefield.gov.uk: Nostell Priory
		Nostell takes its name from a 12th century priory dedicated to St Oswald.
		Nostell Priory is a fine 18th century building begun in 1733 by the 4th Baronet, Sir Rowland Winn and architect James Paine.
		Nostell Priory is open to the public and hosts many special events throughout the year.
	www.wakefield.gov.uk /CultureAndLeisure/HistoricWakefield/Highlights/Buildings/NostellPriory (241 words)

	'A cultivated eye for the antique': Charles Winn and the enrichment of Nostell Priory in the nineteenth century Apollo ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nostell Priory, near Wakefield, is justly celebrated as an eighteenth-century house.
		In 1817, when Charles Winn inherited Nostell Priory, it was in rather a forlorn state.
		By 1819, Charles was also adding to the fine collection of old master paintings at Nostell, which had mostly been acquired by the 5th Baronet in the 1760s and 1770s.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0PAL/is_494_157/ai_107277541 (1038 words)

	The Nostell Estate Yard (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The premises are located within the grounds of the National Trust's Nostell Priory.
		Nostell Priory is a magnificent National Trust house nestling in the heart of the West Yorkshire countryside.
		Nostell Priory was built by James Paine on the site of a medieval priory for Sir Rowland Winn, 4th Baronet, in 1733.
	www.thenostellestate.com /location.html (217 words)

	Get Fit at Nostell Priory
		GET FIT AT Nostell Priory has opened its grounds to the public.
		Wakefield Council's Travel Awareness Team and the National Trust are encouraging people to use the grounds as a place to walk and stay healthy.
		Nostell has been privately owned for a few hundred years until the National Trust bought the land with the aim of making it available to everyone.
	www.knottingley.org /pressreleases/220206_get_fit.htm (0 words)

	Nostell Priory in Wakefield - Yorkshire - UK Attraction
		Constructed in 1733, Nostell Priory is one of Yorkshire's most popular historic houses attracting thousands of visitors every year.
		Standing on the site of a mediaeval priory the magnificent building is famed for its collection of Chippendale furniture and works of art by Kauffman, Holbein and Brueghel.
		As the home of the Winn family for 350 years the house is now protected by The National Trust and surrounded by acres of parkland and lakeside walks which just beg to be explored, particularly during the summer months.
	www.ukattraction.com /yorkshire/nostell-priory.htm (189 words)

	BBC - Leeds - Junior Football - Woodkirk Valley v Nostell Priory
		Nostell managed to break free just before half time with a low drive into the box and a clean finish just before the whistle.
		Nostell then took the lead for the first time only for Valley to fight back straight from the off with a cool finish by Wilson to get his brace.
		Unfortunately for the Valley it was Nostell who penetrated first and with such a tight game it would be tough for Valley to reply.
	www.bbc.co.uk /leeds/content/articles/2006/10/10/jnrft06_woodkirk_nostell_u8_20061008_feature.shtml (424 words)

	Metro: Five children and It at Nostell Priory (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The classic children's story Five Children and It, is being brought alive on stage at Nostell Priory later in August, when the internationally renowned theatre group Illyria return to the region.
		The play is suitable for all children over the age of five and is being performed for one night only on Saturday 20 August, beginning at 7:30pm.
		Nostell Priory is near Wakefield and you can use Metro's Journey Planner to find out how to get there by bus or train.
	www.wymetro.com /HowToGetTo/Events/05PastEvents/2005-07/15012035.htm (176 words)

	Nostell Priory - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Nostell Priory - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Nostell Priory, mansion built in the Palladian style near Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England.
		It is noted for its fine Neo-Classical styling and...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Nostell_Priory.html (102 words)

	.: Nostell Priory Holiday Park :.
		Nestling in a forest glade within the expansive grounds of the National Trusts Nostell Priory Estate, this park has been tastefully developed to provide residents of West Yorkshire with a relaxing environment in which to enjoy holiday home ownership.
		In the summer months you could even base yourself in the caravan, commuting to work, and content in the knowledge that your family is enjoying a luxury lifestyle in a safe healthy environment.
		However you prefer to enjoy your holiday home, a break at Nostell Priory Holiday Park will melt your worries away, leaving you refreshed relaxed and revitalised, ready for the next challenge that life has in store.
	www.nostellprioryholidaypark.co.uk (0 words)

	National Trust \| Nostell Priory \| What to see & do
		Nostell Priory was built by James Paine on the site of a medieval priory for Sir Rowland Winn, 4th Baronet, in 1733.
		The Priory houses England's best documented collections of Chippendale furniture, designed especially for the house by the great cabinetmaker.
		Other treasures include an outstanding art collection, with works by Pieter Brueghel the Younger and Angelica Kauffmann, the remarkable 18th-century doll's house (with its original fittings and Chippendale-style furniture), one of the finest libraries in the National Trust's portfolio and the John Harrison long-case clock with its extremely rare movement made of wood.
	www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-nostellpriory/w-nostellpriory-seeanddo.htm (0 words)

	Nostell Priory Yorkshire Wedding Reception Venue
		Civil Ceremonies at Nostell Priory take place in the exquisite classically styled Top Hall, which is adorned with a number of pieces of beautiful Chippendale furniture.
		From the Riding School, you step straight out into the beautiful Rose Garden, which is exclusively for your own private use during your Reception; venture further and discover 350 acres of breathtaking parkland and delightful formal gardens that surround this 18th Century treasure.
		Dine, the internationally recognised event and catering company, have teamed up with Nostell Priory to offer couples a wedding day they will never forget, combining this unforgettable location with the highest standards of food and service to give couples a truly memorable and special day.
	www.weddingvenues.com /venue3417.html (0 words)

	Xcelpro.co.uk - Blog - live music reviews, live gig reviews - Theakstons Beer Festival - Nostell Priory - 1982
		One of the first live music gigs I remember from my youth was the Theakston's Beer Festival at Nostell Priory in 1982, what a great time I had, the weather was good, the beer was good and the music was amazing, the line up included Jethro Tull, Lindisfarne, Dave Swarbrick and Simon Nicol.....
		The sun was shining, the beer was flowing, the live music was excellent and a fantastic time was had.
		Nostell Priory 82 or Theakston Music Festival, August 28, 1982.
	www.xcelpro.co.uk /Blog/tabid/677/EntryID/42/Default.aspx (301 words)

	:: Dine :: (Site not responding. Last check: )
		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 (166 words)

	Nostell Priory, Leeds - Reviews of Nostell Priory - IgoUgo
		As soon as you step into Nostell Priory, you'll understand why it has been called one of the region's finest jewels.
		With a collection of Chippendale furniture that is unrivalled in Yorkshire and a breathtaking display of paintings by Pieter Breughel the younger, Nostell Priory is a veritable Aladdin's cave that it sure to delight and enchant.
		The splendour of the 18th-century house is matched by its beautiful grounds which are the perfect setting for a picnic.
	www.igougo.com /travelcontent/journalEntryActivity.aspx?businessCardID=56450&Mode=2 (223 words)

	Amazon.com: "Nostell Priory": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		9' And Pontefract Priory procured charters from both Henry I and Archbishop Thomas II confirming agreements made with Nostell Priory concerning possession of various churches, rents and customs.
		Castle Howard was left uncompleted by Lord Carlisle, and Nostell Priory by the Winns.
		And in one specific list of plants for a menagerie at Nostell Priory, we sense that a floriferous collection of shrubs and trees provided a suitable setting for exotic wildfowl.
	www.amazon.com /phrase/Nostell-Priory (549 words)

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