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  The Secret War of H.M.S. Waddling Duck
Radstock thought that if there was a gap between the blockships in that channel it must be mined.
Radstock turned away as the last of the ambulances departed, descended the ladder, and went into his cabin.
Radstock, his chin bristly, his hair untidy, was sitting on the side of his bunk and sipping his tea when there was a knock and the door opened.
www.britishcomics.20m.com /duck.htm   (3492 words)

  
 ChavTowns - Radstock
Radstock began its life as a station on the GWR (great Western Railway) and was a samll market town with a couple of pubs and a post office.
The dress code for saturdays in Radstock is pretty strict...at least two items of clothing must display approved brand name in large lettering (see www.chavscum.co.uk for list of approved clothing) and white trainers are mandatory.
Radstock contains a building (in it is a co-op grocery store cleverly named Radco) that was once described in a travel guide as the ugliest building in the ugliest village in England.
www.chavtowns.co.uk /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=805   (565 words)

  
 Norton Radstock -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Norton Radstock is a small conurbation in (additional info and facts about North East Somerset) North East Somerset, (A division of the United Kingdom) England, comprised of the twin towns of Midsomer Norton and Radstock.
Radstock is home to the Radstock museum, housed in its former market hall.
It is also home to an important ecological site Radstock Railway Sidings and an important geological site Lower Writhlington SSSI.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/no/norton_radstock.htm   (146 words)

  
 Radstock - Visit Bath
Radstock is one of the best preserved former coal-mining towns in England - the basis of its conservation area status.
Local people and visitors alike are able to immerse themselves in the history of the area in the exemplary Radstock Museum, which covers all aspects of industrial and social history of the North Somerset Coalfield.
There is a wide variety of walks available around Radstock, such as the Miners and Black Mountain trails (guides available to buy from Bath Tourist Information Centre), and surrounding the town, set within glorious countryside are a wealth of attractions, including historic and picturesque villages.
www.visitbath.co.uk /site/guide_book/radstock   (180 words)

  
 Attractions, Lodgings & Accommodation in Norton Radstock, Somerset :: radstock4u.com
Imagine a Radstock where 'planners', - having already allowed hundreds of new homes, - and now busily contemplating thousands more, spent just a little time reflecting on the need of their inhabitants to travel to and from work, as well as in pursuit of leisure activities, which are sadly lacking locally.
Radstock has been described as the best preserved former mining town in the country, and may soon become a conser- vation area.
Radstock has a history that goes back to before Roman times when it was a Saxon settlement sitting in a valley at the confluence of three streams.
www.radstock4u.com /Main.htm   (1488 words)

  
 Baron Radstock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baron Radstock was a title in the Peerage of Ireland.
It was created in 1800 for the naval commander and former Governor of Newfoundland William Waldegrave, second son of John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave.
The title became extinct on the death of the fifth Baron in 1953.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Baron_Radstock   (81 words)

  
 Clandown Branch
of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway (SandDJR) at Radstock in the county of Somerset.
Later in 1881 the section from Radstock goods yard to Middle Pit had standard gauge added, to avoid the need for transhipment of outgoing coal, but the narrow-gauge remained in use for the removal of colliery waste to Tyning.
This signal was one of several examples in the Radstock area which had the unique SandDJR design of rail-built post.
www.trainweb.org /railwest/railco/sdjr/clandown.html   (2005 words)

  
 The Session: Tunes - Radstock (reel)
Radstock is a very old town south of Bath in Somerset.
It's full name is "The Radstock Jig", "jig" in this case presumably being a centuries-old usage referring to lively leaping and jumping dances, and reflects the age of the tune.
The tune is distinctive in that it starts in Cmaj, progresses to G and Amin, and then settles down in Amix.
www.thesession.org /tunes/display.php/2926   (176 words)

  
 A History of Radstock North Box   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The history of Radstock North Signalbox and its predecessor, and of the railway lines and level crossing they controlled, is a surprisingly complex one and whilst considerable research has been undertaken there are still a few questions to be answered.
Looking at Radstock today it is hard to remember that it was once the industrial hub of the North Somerset Coalfield and as such a target for many canals, tramways and railways.
Radstock box is something of an oddity, for whilst conforming broadly to the specification of a 7d box, having a stove and stovepipe and two courses of splayed plinth brick forming the locking room windowsills, it has several peculiar features.
www.btinternet.com /~r.heron/hradstock2.html   (7505 words)

  
 The Radstock Hotel in Radstock, Near Bath, Avon / Bed & Breakfast in Radstock, Near Bath, Avon / Accommodation in ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Radstock Hotel has a skittle alley / function room which can also be used for meetings and events.
The Radstock Hotel is a traditional coaching inn with 6 delightful en-suite bedrooms, the hotel benefits from car parking, home cooked meals and friendly staff, we offer a warm welcome and a clean and comfortable stay.
Radstock is a market town close to Bath, Bristol and Somerset.
www.radstockhotel.co.uk   (191 words)

  
 Declaration of Radstock Conservation Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Radstock in particular was assessed as one of the best preserved coalmining towns in England, as unlike its Midlands and northern counterparts it still retains many important colliery features.
A map is attached to this committee report, and this outlines the proposed area which includes Coomb End and Clandown, Fossway Ridge, Wellsway, the historic core of the town, Ludlows and Tyning, Upper Braysdown, Writhlington and the Great Western Railway land.
Members may recall that at the meeting of PTE on 16 July 1998 a submission to the Townscape Heritage Initiative for a regeneration scheme for Radstock was authorised.
www.bathnes.gov.uk /Committee_Papers/PTandE/pt990325/22declar.htm   (878 words)

  
 Radstock & Midsomer Norton Lions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Radstock and Midsomer Norton Lions are leading the fundraising for a roundabout for the disabled in the Tom Huyton memorial park in Radstock.
Radstock and Midsomer Norton Lions assist the Tenby Stroke Club during their annual visit to the local area.
Radstock and Midsomer Norton Lions are twinned with
www.users.totalise.co.uk /~deltronic/rmnwhoare.htm   (102 words)

  
 Fossils and Geology of Radstock, Avon. Fossil Collecting & Geological Guides
Radstock, well known as a mining village with houses build for the workers.
The plants at Radstock are very well preserved and plentiful.
Radstock is an excellent location for plant remains, but you could also try Whitehaven in Cumbria,
www.radstock.ukfossils.co.uk   (339 words)

  
 B&B in Radstock Somerset accommodation - bed and breakfast accommodation around Radstock B&B in Somerset UK
Accommodation in Radstock - Somerset - BandB in Radstock
The two towns of Midsomer Norton and Radstock are known collectively as Norton Radstock.
Radstock is a former coal-mining town, and local people and visitors enjoy discovering the history of the area in the Radstock Museum.
www.kayukay.co.uk /radstockbandb.html   (243 words)

  
 Radstock Heritage trail opens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The town crier will announce the opening of the route on Friday 11 May and anyone who is interested in Radstock and its heritage is welcome to come to The Wheel in Radstock Town Centre at 12 midday.
The Green Route is the first of four routes to be organised and is based in the central area of Radstock town centre and is a walk of around half a mile taking approximately 40 minutes.
The walk has been organised as part of the Radstock Heritage Trail Initiative which is a partnership between Norton Radstock Town Council, Radstock Museum, Norton Radstock Regeneration Partnership and Bath and North East Somerset Council with funding from the Countryside Agency’s Local Heritage Initiative.
www.bathnes.gov.uk /press_releases/n-t-releases/radstock_heritage_trial.htm   (210 words)

  
 Radstock Somerset Genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
"RADSTOCK, a parish in the hundred of Kilmersdon, county Somerset, 8 miles S.W. of Bath, its post town, and the same distance N.W. of Frome.
It is a prosperous village situated on the road from Bath to Exeter, and near the river Avon, which here receives several small streams.
Radstock gives the title of baron to a branch of the family of Waldegrave.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/SOM/Radstock   (301 words)

  
 SDJR - Midford, Wellow, Shoscombe & Single Hill and Radstock
The centre of Radstock was once a busy railway location with both the S&D and the GWR having stations almost side by side, their lines running parallel and each having its own level crossing across the main road.
On the north side you will find Radstock Museum which has a fascinating collection including a small model of Radstock railway stations as they once were.
In some old photographs of Radstock S&D station it is possible to identify these remaining structures in the background.
www.geocities.com /gebejay/sdrail2.html   (558 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Radstock Street Guide | Radstock Street London, SW11, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London ...
Radstock Street is located in the borough of Wandsworth
The nearest underground station to Radstock Street is 'South Kensington ' which is about 31 minutes to the North West.
Settled right on the edge of the exclusive Chelsea Harbour development, the Conrad is a five star treat.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/radstock_street_f40.html   (240 words)

  
 Geological Guide for Radstock in Avon
The Upper Carboniferous beds at Radstock are the Upper Coal Measures.
Within the Radstock formation, coal seams frequently occur at the lower end of this formation, for this reason Radstock became a very popular location for coal mines in the Avon area.
At the disused quarry, the top of the Radstock formation has been removed and the coal seams at the lower end, the fossilferious beds are those of the Farrington and Barren Red Formations which contains the hard rocks at the base seen occasionally scattered around the quarry.
www.ukfossils.co.uk /sec085b.htm   (252 words)

  
 SOMERSETSHIRE - Online Information article about SOMERSETSHIRE
Measures of the Radstock district (largely concealed by Trias and newer rocks) consist of two series of coal-bearing sandstones and shales separated by the See also:
mined at Radstock from a very remote date, but it did not become of great importance commercially until the county was opened up by canals and railways in the 19th century.
Sheep-farming was largely carried on after the period of enclosures, and the woollen trade flourished in Frome, Bath, Bridgwater, Taunton and many other towns from the 14th to the 19th centuries.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /SIV_SOU/SOMERSETSHIRE.html   (4103 words)

  
 December 13: Burial of Lord Radstock
Although he was a wealthy English lord, Granville Waldegrave, third Baron Radstock did not seem rich.
Reluctantly, Radstock began reading to the sick, even going so far as to read from a Spanish gospel although he himself did not speak a word of Spanish!
Fluent in French, Radstock led a revival among Russia's French-speaking aristocrats.
chi.gospelcom.net /DAILYF/2001/12/daily-12-13-2001.shtml   (541 words)

  
 RADSTOCK ESTATE AGENTS - Property and houses for sale or rent in Radstock and surrounding area.
RADSTOCK ESTATE AGENTS - Property and houses for sale or rent in Radstock and surrounding area.
Let a good number of agents in Radstock know your needs - our 'one e-mail to all Radstock Estate Agents' button at the top of the homepage is ideal for this.
Standard lending ratios are usually three times the principal earner's gross income plus one times the second, or two and a half times joint gross income.
www.radstock-estateagents.co.uk   (1169 words)

  
 Ofsted - Reports Section
Radstock Primary School is a primary and nursery school for boys and girls.
The age range of the pupils is 4-11.
Radstock Primary School was inspected on 25 Feb 2002.
www.ofsted.gov.uk /reports/index.cfm?fuseaction=summary&id=109927   (168 words)

  
 Radstock Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Radstock Review is the termly educational publication of Radstock Primary School.
Its purpose is to inform parents and other interested members of the community of developments in education and how they affect the schooling of their children.
The Radstock Review is distributed free to all parents, governors and teachers at the school, as well as to community organisations.
atschool.eduweb.co.uk /radstock/RadRev/radrev.html   (76 words)

  
 Radstock Information Online - Classified advertisements for Radstock, UK
If you have any news or information related to Radstock or would like an article to be published in Radstock Information Online, fill in a simple form or send it to us and we will do the rest.
Radstock Information Online is part of the UK information network.
Radstock Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Radstock.
www.britinfo.net /fp-B-CQE.htm   (268 words)

  
 The Radstock Photo Archive
For those not in the know, number 2, Radstock Road, was the house occupied by eight students studying at Reading University from the Summer of 1996 to the Summer of 1998.
Also a few pictures of Jason who stayed in Radstock for a while during the summer.
Partly, I must not have taken so many pictures during this time, what with final exams, reports and so on, or there might even be a missing (or undeveloped) set of photos lurking about somewhere.
www.maison-de-stuff.net /radstock   (580 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Radstock Close Guide | Radstock Close London, N11, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London ...
Radstock Close is located in the borough of Barnet
Welcome to our guide for the area around Radstock Close in Barnet.
The nearest underground station to Radstock Close is 'Arnos Grove ' which is about 27 minutes to the North East.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/radstock_close_75d.html   (93 words)

  
 Radstock Museum - Bath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
To mark this occasion, the final exhibition of the year - running until 30 November - will be dedicated to Nelson and the Radstock Connection.
A walk around Radstock with Kirsten Elliot, including a visit to St Nicholas' Church to find out about the Nelson connection, starting from the museum
An illustrated talk by Dr R J Charles Chilcott at Radstock Museum.
www.radstockmuseum.co.uk /events.htm   (404 words)

  
 Care in design: Norton Radstock College
This type of steam train was commonly used on the Frome to Bristol line that travelled through the centre of Radstock before the demise of the Railway (which has now all been removed).
This class of engine was common on the, Great Western Railway (GWR) on which Radstock had one station (as well as others belonging to other companies).
Norton Radstock, celebrates its 50 th year in existence this year (1997) as a combination of Midsummer Norton and Radstock.
www.artuk.co.uk /web2.htm   (390 words)

  
 Norton Radstock College providing life long learning in the South-West of England
Norton Radstock College takes pride in giving individual attention to students in a flexible supportive environment.
As an innovative institution Norton Radstock College values all people.
Webmaster © Norton Radstock College 2005 Last Updated: Tuesday, 15.
www.nortcoll.ac.uk   (106 words)

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