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  Nottingham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Nottingham is famous for its involvement in lace-making, its association with the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, and the supposedly exceptional beauty of its young women.
Founded as a Saxon settlement, Nottingham was later captured by the Danes (Vikings) and in the 9th century became one of the five boroughs (fortified towns) of the Danelaw.
Nottingham is home to the headquarters of Boots the Chemists, founded in the city by John Boot in 1849 and substantially expanded by his son Jesse Boot.
hallencyclopedia.com /Nottingham   (1805 words)

  
 Nottingham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nottingham is the county city of Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands of England.
Nottingham City Council's boundaries are tightly drawn and exclude the suburbs of Arnold, Carlton, West Bridgford, Beeston and Stapleford, and outlying towns and villages like Hucknall, Eastwood, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Tollerton and Ruddington, some of which are in Derbyshire.
Nottingham is home to the headquarters of Boots the Chemists, founded in the city by John Boot in 1849 and substantially expanded by his son Jesse Boot (Lord Trent).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nottingham   (3069 words)

  
 Nottingham Estate Agents
Nottingham Park Estate is a residential estate which was built in what was once the deer park belonging to Nottingham Castle.
Today, the Park Estate is one of the most unique residential estates in the whole of the United Kingdom, and although many of the huge Victorian Gothic mansions have been converted into flats, it retains much of its original character, including the original gas lighting.
Nottingham City Council's boundaries are tightly drawn and exclude the suburbs of Arnold, Carlton, Clifton, West Bridgford, Beeston and Stapleford, and outlying towns and villages like Hucknall, Eastwood, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Tollerton and Ruddington, some of which are actually in Derbyshire.
www.artistbooking.com /trips/147/nottingham-estate-agents.html   (905 words)

  
 Car Hire Nottingham from IIB Autos. Cheap Nottingham Car Hire.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Nottingham's boundaries are tightly drawn and exclude the suburbs of Hucknall, Arnold, Carlton, West Bridgford, Ruddington, Beeston, Long Eaton, Stapleford, and Ilkeston - some of which are actually in Derbyshire.
Nottingham is also nationally famous for the high ratio of females to males - given at various times between 3:1 to 6:1.
Nottingham is close to the M1 motorway and also served by train services to London, Birmingham, the north and all other parts of the UK.
autos.iib.co.uk /car-hire/city/United-Kingdom/Nottingham.html   (878 words)

  
 Nottingham Squash Rackets Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Nottingham Squash Club is in the heart of Nottingham's Park Estate, within a stone's throw of the City Centre.
Alternatively follow the brown tourist signs for Nottingham Castle and enter the Park Estate off Friar Lane passing the castle on your left.
Please note that the Club is situated in a residential area and on-street parking is restricted.
www.nsrc.co.uk /location.asp   (201 words)

  
 Lenton Times - Lenton Listener Articles- Barrack Lane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The narrow thoroughfare, the line of which forms part of the eastern limit of Lenton parish, was in use long before the Park Estate was developed and T.C. Hine and C.I. Evans, designers of the Park's layout, merely incorporated it into their plans drawn up in 1861 or thereabouts.
For a variety of reasons, in the last quarter of the eighteenth century rioting broke out in Nottingham with monotonous regularity; whenever the justices of the peace and local police force were unable to contain the disturbances, troops were called in to restore the peace.
The etching by C.J. Greenwood shown here depicts an idyllic scene in Nottingham Park with grazing cattle, parading soldiers and the barracks on the left of the picture Although the property of the Duke of Newcastle, the Park was open to public access and proved an extremely popular resort.
www.lentontimes.co.uk /images/gallery/barrack_lane/barrack_lane_listener_21.htm   (1892 words)

  
 Nottinghamshire: history and archaeology | Link's with Old Nottingham: The Park Tunnel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
NOTTINGHAM PARK, the "Coney Garth" " or rabbit warren, as it was sometimes called, of Nottingham Castle, has a curious history whose story it would take long to unfold.
The first house to be built in the Park was erected in 1827, but about 1850 when the estate was taken seriously in hand and developed for building purposes it was intended to make the main entrance through the tunnel from Derby-road.
However, it turned out to be one in twelve, which was found to be too severe, and other entrances to the estate had to be arranged.
www.nottshistory.org.uk /whatnall1928/park_tunnel.htm   (227 words)

  
 Nottingham : Attractions : Sherwood Forest | Frommers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Opening times for the country park are from dawn to dusk, and for the visitor center, April through October daily from 10:30am to 5pm and November through March from 10:30am to 4:30pm.
On the other hand, Clumber Park, a 1,537-hectare (3,800-acre) tract of park and woodland maintained by National Trust authorities, is favored by local families for picnics and strolls.
The park itself is open year-round during daylight hours, though its allure and services are at their lowest ebb during November and December.
www.frommers.com /destinations/nottingham/0515026820.html   (739 words)

  
 St Peter's parish - St Peter's Church, Nottingham, England on-line magazine
Nowadays on the West of the parish is The Park, a large area of high class houses and flats.
It was the nearest to the country for the dwellers in the town, for whom strolling in the Park became a pleasant visit and walk in this pretty rural area.
The land was owned by Oxford University from 1938 until 1986, when the Nottingham Park Estate (formed by an Act of Parliament) acquired it for the residents.
www.stpetersnottingham.org /history/parish.htm   (1993 words)

  
 About Rise Park
It is in attractive surroundings, bounded on one side by the 450 acre Bestwood Country Park and is also adjacent to Bulwell Common and its Golf Course.
It is a relatively modern housing estate of approximately 1200 homes, completed during the1960's, comprised mainly of good quality three and four bedroom detached houses and bungalows, with a small number of low rise flats.
The Estate is well served by a small parade of shops, including a Kwiksave Supermarket, Newsagent, Post Office, Hairdresser, General Store, Greengrocer, Chip Shop, Carpet store and the King Charles II Public House.
www.risepark.plus.com /risepark.htm   (544 words)

  
 Nottingham Civic Society - Building the Big Wheel
This was strictly the surviving or northern part of the estate, which included Mapperley Hall.
This sale had been forced on the Wright family, owner of the estate, by the result of an action brought against them by Capital and Counties Bank Limited in the Chancery Division of the High Court.
Starr was an excellent man to have in this development partnership for besides his architectural talents, he had surveyed the estate for the sale catalogue and associated documents and indeed was then currently involved in work on the edge of the southern part of the estate.
www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk /mappcent.htm   (289 words)

  
 Nottingham Hotels
Jurys Inn Nottingham is ideally located a short walk from the railway station and within a 2 minute walk of the new tramway system.
The Nottingham Gateway Hotel is ideally placed for Nottingham's attractions and for exploring Robin Hood country, including Sherwood Forest and the American Adventure Theme Park.
Park Plaza Nottingham is centrally located and only a short walk from Nottingham's main business and shopping centres.
www.aboutbritain.com /NottinghamHotels.asp   (388 words)

  
 latest news from Nottingham City Council
The face of Nottingham's Bestwood Park estate is changing to help meet local housing needs.
Ten new bungalows are to be built on a 1.1 acre site earmarked for a school when the estate was developed almost 50 years ago.
When the Bestwood Park estate was developed in the late 1950s, only three two-bedroomed bungalows were included in its 2,987 homes.
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk /watsnew/press/view_article.asp?ReleaseID=2694   (557 words)

  
 TheParkEstate.com :: A Community Website for Residents of The Park Estate, Nottingham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Park Estate is one of the most remarkable residential estates in the UK and home to some magnificent Victorian architecture.
Our skyline is dominated by Nottingham Castle and the estate once held the Castle deer park and fishponds.
Shoppers in Nottingham are asked to put their change in donation boxes instead of giving to beggars.
www.theparknottingham.co.uk   (664 words)

  
 Alan Simpson MP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Nottingham South constituency includes the Nottingham City Council Wards of Abbey, Bridge, Clifton East, Clifton West, Lenton, Park, Robin Hood, Wilford and Wollaton.
These wards include Clifton Estate and Clifton Village, Wilford Village and Silverdale, The Meadows, The Park Estate, Lenton and parts of Radford, Dunkirk, Wollaton, Whitemoor, Ainsley Estate and part of Aspley.
Most of Nottingham City Centre is also in the constituency as are the campuses of Nottingham University and Nottingham Trent University.
www.labmeps-emids.fsnet.co.uk /asmpf.htm   (509 words)

  
 Nottingm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The city of Nottingham is a half hour train ride from Grantham.
Nottingham is a large city that is home to Nottingham University and Nottingham People's College.
On a hill overlooking the town is Nottingham Castle.
www.rwc.uc.edu /benander/britsum/picpages/Nottingm.html   (308 words)

  
 Mike and Joanna's Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Park is one of Nottingham's finest and most highly regarded residential locations which was created from the original deer grounds of Nottingham Castle and is within easy reach of the city's commercial and retail centres.
In 1986 The Park Estate Company was formed which privately administers The Park and gives the residents control of maintaining and protecting the estate.
The Park, though set within the city, boasts tree lined roads and gated entrances which preserve the ambience of this unique location.
www.leyland-martin.net   (153 words)

  
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Moye, Southwick street, Hyde Park square, an architect who did the architectural work for the Hurlingham and Carlton clubs, and who developed the Nottingham Park Estate at Chiselhurst, Kent, upon which lived the Empress Eugenie, and for whom Mr.
This well known fruit farmer and real estate man was born in Floyd county, Georgia, in 1865, a son of Thomas J. and Nancy (Dowtin) Lawrence.
He should be honored as the founder of the town of Geary, since he built eighteen brick stares and other structures there and did practically all the building that was done during the first year of the town's existence.
www.usgennet.org /usa/topic/historical/1908ok_2_12.htm   (6961 words)

  
 GrandPrix.com > GP Encyclopedia > Circuits > Donington Park
Britain's oldest surviving racing circuit is at Donington Park, which is located 12 miles from Nottingham on the top of a windswept hill close to the East Midlands Airport.
The Donington Park estate belonged to the the Gillies Shields family and like many other English country estates until World War I when it was requisitioned by the British government and used as a prisoner of war camp.
In the years that followed the war the estate returned to normality and it was not until 1933 that Donington again made the headlines.
www.grandprix.com /gpe/cir-021.html   (879 words)

  
 Roger Nottingham: New Westminster Specialist
Established in the early 1980's as part of the Park Georgia Group.
The Park Georgia Group was started in the early 1970's by the Hui family from Hong Kong and Vancouver.
The Company is involved in diverse area of development, residential and commercial Properties, insurance and property management.
www.rogernottingham.com   (267 words)

  
 Flat for sale - 1 Western Terrace, The Park, Nottingham - Primelocation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Park is a highly regarded private Estate, originally formed by the Duke of Newcastle from the Deer ground to Nottingham Castle.
It is within easy walking distance to the centre of the city of Nottingham, where there are excellent facilities including shops, recreational, entertainment, and commercial amenities, and many notable restaurants.
This is an interesting opportunity to acquire a first floor apartment forming part of this converted house within The Park Estate.
www.primelocation.com /huno169779   (309 words)

  
 Nottingham Web Ring
An alternative to the estate agent, saving homeowners around £4,000 with a cost-effective and simple way to sell their home.
Based on Mansfield Road, Nottingham, we are one of the countries leading retailers of motorsport diecast and memorabila.
We are a family business owning and operating residential homes in Nottingham, Hucknall and Doncaster, and also a mixed residential and nursing home in Doncaster.
w.webring.com /hub?ring=nottyring   (1151 words)

  
 Avon, Colorado Real Estate
The Nottingham family moved to the ranch 1896.
The Nottinghams ran cattle and grew potatoes, lettuce, oats, wheat, peas and hay.
Third and fourth generation Nottinghams are still in the area and have several things named after the family: Nottingham Park, Nottingham Rock, Nottingham Road and Nottingham Ranch Road.
www.relocate-america.com /states/CO/cities/avon.htm   (359 words)

  
 Property to buy in Nottingham
Situated close to Nottingham City Centre, yet accessible to major communication networks leading to motorways, railway stations and major airports.
Planning permission has been obtained to build four three bedroom and three two bedroom apartments giving a size of 84-123 m sq and four town house type properties of three and four bedroom design 150-180 m sq., with underground parking for seven cars.
A lovely period family home in one of nottinghams premier settings with delightful south facing and private rear gardens.
www.rightmove.co.uk /property-for-sale-in--nottingham--nottinghamshire.rsp   (261 words)

  
 The National Archives | Search other Archives | Accessions to Repositories | Major Accessions to Repositories 1994: ...
ACC 1280 Mary Howitt (1799-1888), writer and collaborator with her husband William Howitt; private and family letters, 1822-1888.
ACC 1349 Nottingham Park Estate, legal, financial and administrative papers, including plans, 19th and 20th centuries.
ACC 1350 Newsprint archive of the British Military Government in Berlin, 1946-81, transferred from the Universitys Institute of German, Austrian and Swiss Affairs.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk /accessions/1994/94returns/94ac159.htm   (216 words)

  
 Online Exhibitions - Online Exhibitions - Manuscripts & Special Collections - The University of Nottingham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Exhibitions based on the holdings of Manuscripts and Special Collections are mounted in the Weston Gallery of the D H Lawrence Pavilion, part of the Lakeside Arts Centre, four times a year.
D H Lawrence at the University of Nottingham
Nottingham Park: From Ducal Estate to Urban Residence
www.nottingham.ac.uk /mss/online/online-exhibitions   (111 words)

  
 Nottingham Web Resources: Community
A forum of organisations operating within the Borough of Broxtowe, seeking to promote and improve the social, economic and environmental well-being of the area and implement the community strategy.
A website designed for Nottingham UK people (and others) living in other parts of the world.
Discussion forums for ex pupils of Nottingham schools, the Meadows area, Nottingham, or Nottinghamshire in general.
www.nottingham.uk.net /listing.php?passedcat=Community   (771 words)

  
 Nottingham Civic Society - Items for sale
Nottingham's caves (which shows the extent and history of the City's caves)
Salmon - 6 sections of 1861 map of Nottingham
Facsimile of Broadsheet for Deering's Nottingham History, with contemporary map by Badder and Peat, with border illustrations from the book
www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk /publicat2.htm   (183 words)

  
 Avon & Wildgridge Colorado Community Information & Avon Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Near the heart of the town, Nottingham Park has evolved into a popular family recreation area.
The jewel of the park is Nottingham Lake, which borders a neatly planned community of homes and condominiums along its northern and western shores.
Nottingham Park features a recreational lake, court games and equipment rentals, including ice skates, in-line skates, paddleboats and fishing equipment; Avon Recreation Center; pocket parks; Medical Center; Shopping: Several shopping plazas, Super Wal-Mart, City Market and Home Depot
www.slifer.net /communityAvon.cfm   (482 words)

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