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Richmond, North Yorkshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richmond is a market town on the River Swale in North Yorkshire, UK and is the administrative centre of the district of Richmondshire. This Richmond was the eponymous fief of the Earls of Richmond (or comtes de Richemont), a dignity normally also held by the Duke of Brittany from 1136 to 1399. Richmond was held perpetually by those with Lancastrian titles, until the 17th century when the Duke of Richmond was from the Lennox line in the Royal House of Stuart, also whose titles were linked intrinsically with the Auld Alliance. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Richmond,_North_Yorkshire   (565 words)

History of HMS Richmond In the left foreground is the frigate Richmond (always in the van), with her crew struggling to clear away the wreckage of her foretopmast after it was shot away by Moultie's deadly fire. The Richmond was armed with twenty six 12-pounders on the upper deck, four 6-pounders on the quarterdeck, two 6-pounders on the forecastle and 12 swivels. While cutting the buoys loose, both the Richmond and the Iris were trapped in the narrow river by the returning French fleet, resulting in the Richmond and the Iris being captured by de Grasse's fleet on 11 September, 1781. www.hmsrichmond.org /richhist.htm   (832 words)

Richmond (town England) - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Richmond is a picturesque town on the River Swale, close to the edge of the Yorkshire... Richmond upon Thames, town in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London, England. The area including the site of present-day Richmond was visited by the English colonizer Captain John Smith in 1607. uk.encarta.msn.com /Richmond_(town_England).html   (135 words)

Richmond, United Kingdom Richmond is a very picturesque little town, described by the British Council as "typically English". The historic focal point of the old town was the Norman castle, whose spectacular ruins perch on a rock, dominating the banks of the River Swale. Richmond is surrounded by the Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales and is an excellent base for nature-lovers and walkers who wish to explore the great open spaces in the vicinity. www.planetware.com /united-kingdom/richmond-gb-ny-ri.htm   (173 words)

IBHOF / Sonny Liston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) While in his early teens, Richmond came to the attention of British general Earl Percy, who was then the commanding general of British forces in New York during America's War of Independence. Richmond's success continued in contests, arranged by Percy as entertainment for his guests, against New York-based British soldiers. Richmond also developed a friendship with Thomas Molineaux, a freed American slave who came to England to pursue boxing. www.ibhof.com /richmond.htm   (333 words)

History of Richmond This brief history of Richmond, England is a dateline of the highlights of the town. Richmond Grammar School refounded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1567 stood in the parish churchyard. Richmond is credited as being a leader of radical reform and one of the first towns to have public street lighting. www.richmondancestry.org /richmond_history.shtml   (1965 words)

Handbook of Texas Online: Richmond, the county seat of Fort Bend County, is on the Brazos River fifteen miles southwest of Houston. Before the Civil War Richmond became a center of the "cattle empire" that grew between the Brazos and Colorado rivers; cattle were branded on ranges just west of the town before being sent north to market centers in the Midwest. Despite the improvements, a traveler passing through the town in the 1930s still thought Richmond's "fine old white frame residences of the plantation type" gave the town "the air of the Deep South." The town's population rose from 1,273 in 1920 to 1,432 by 1930, and to 2,026 by 1940. www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/RR/hfr4.html   (1004 words)

Richmond, England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richmond, North Yorkshire, a town (from where the name originates) London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, a London borough which incorporates Richmond upon Thames and several neighbouring districts Richmond, South Yorkshire, an electoral ward in Sheffield en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Richmond,_England   (130 words)

RichmondAncestry.org Richmond Castle, once the ancestral home of the Richmond family. Richmond Family Highlights is a new page to highlight an interesting Richmond family. Does anyone have access to Gideon Richmond’s will, land deeds, tax records or anything that would help build the case that Hiram is indeed the son of Gideon and Hannah (Whitney) Richmond. www.richmondancestry.org   (445 words)

Richmond upon Thames London Borough of - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Richmond upon Thames, London Borough of, administrative region, London, England. Richmond upon Thames is the only London borough that spans the River... Kingston upon Thames, Royal Borough of, administrative region, London, England. uk.encarta.msn.com /Richmond_upon_Thames_London_Borough_of.html   (153 words)

History Rugby Richmond LIONS UNITED Richmond Area Training Side Richmond Richmond was enjoying a modestly successbul season, competing with Roanoke for the second seed behind perennial favorite Norfolk at the annual VRU Championships. Richmond's guests had made arrangements to conduct some coaching sessions with local colleges and, due to those arrangments arrived at the Mountain Road pitch after the match had begun. Richmond faced the 1990 fall season needing to answer the question of whether its previous year's VRU championship was a fluke due to the talents of its South African guest players. www.richmondrugby.net /zoldboy.html   (4937 words)

About Henry VII TUDOR (King of England) Owen's son Edmund, Earl of Richmond had married Margaret Beaufort, who was descended from King Edward III's son John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster. Born at Pembroke Castle, Wales, 28 Jan 1457, Henry Tudor was the son of Edmund Tudor and Margaret Beaufort. The marriage of Henry's daughter, Margaret, to James IV of Scotland would also have later repercussions, as the marriage connected the royal families of both England and Scotland, leading the Stuarts to the throne after the extinction of the Tudor dynasty. www.tudorplace.com.ar /aboutHenryVII.htm   (3930 words)

Historic Richmond Foundation | Historic Areas The historic district was established in 1957 by the efforts of the newly-formed Historic Richmond Foundation. Buried in the churchyard are Richmond notables including, George Wythe, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Elizabeth Arnold Poe, the mother of Edgar Allan Poe. It is Richmond's only surviving bowfront house from the early 1800s, and was the home of Richmond mapmaker Micajah Bates from 1830-1856. www.historicrichmond.com /stjohns.html   (1122 words)

ESPNsoccernet - England - Richmond admission However, Richmond admitted that 'a member of his family' - thought to be his son, David - could become an investor in the financially troubled club. Richmond, who quit Bradford with the club heavily in debt, told the Yorkshire Post: 'I would like to take this opportunity to clarify the situation and lay to rest any further rumours regarding my involvement. Although Richmond, who had previously denied his involvement, is content just to act as a consultant for the consortium, he revealed: 'It is also possible that a member of my family may become an investor in the club, but again this will not be at director level and will remain a shareholder's interest only.' soccernet.espn.go.com /news/story?id=292979&cc=3436   (323 words)

..:: Town of Richmond, Maine ::.. Approximately one half of the estimated 3200 people that are residents of the scenic Town of Richmond, live within the well-defined village. Richmond is presently in the midst of a revitalization period with a bright future in its' path. Regardless of the city or town you compare it to, Richmond is a wonderful place to both live and visit www.richmondmaine.com   (149 words)

Richmond Hill Hotel Richmond, England, United Kingdom - Richmond Hill Hotel Group Booking Reservation Meetings ... The Richmond Hill Hotel is the perfect place to hold a corporate event such as; team building, sales meetings, board of director meetings, or just corporate hospitality. A Richmond Hill Hotel conference center is one of many conference centers in Richmond, England, United Kingdom. A Richmond Hill Hotel wedding reception is a party where guests come to celebrate the marriage of the bride and groom. www.meetingforce.com /richmond-hill-hotel-52h989.html   (1002 words)

Study Abroad England: Study in London, England with Richmond University - Academic Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Students across the U.S., as well as Richmond’s own degree students, are registering for classes, so the earlier a student’s course requests are submitted, the better the chance of getting the courses he or she wants. Study abroad students are encouraged to choose at least two courses from the London Core, supplemented by a variety of courses from different disciplines to complement their cultural and educational experience. Richmond combines the personalized atmosphere of a small liberal arts college with the exciting opportunities of a big city. www.aifs.co.uk /college/ays2004-2005/london/london-academic.htm   (906 words)

Sceneramic Photography & Travel Newsletters. Richmond, England. By John Wright. Richmond is surrounded by what has to be some of the most magical countryside in the whole of England. The many artifacts on display catalog Richmond’s history and particularly that of the castle itself. Although ‘newer’ buildings sprung up in the area during the medieval period, much of Richmond’s architectural heritage today can be attributed to the Georgian era. www.sceneramicphoto.com /news_letters/0004/richmond.htm   (801 words)

Richmond Vermont Official Home Page - Home Of The Round Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Richmond is located in the western foothills of the Green Mountains on the eastern edge of the Lake Champlain valley. The Winooski River bisects the town of 4,090 residents from east to west, as does Interstate 89, the New England Central Railway and U.S. Route 2. The Town was organized in 1795 and is recognized for being home to the National Historic Landmark Old Round Church, a 16-sided church built in 1813, considered to be among one of the first community churches in the country. www.richmondvt.com /home.php   (96 words)

paintings by matt robins, bio Also, as part of a "sister cities" relationship between Richmond, England and Richmond, Virginia, Camden Whitehead (a Richmond, Virginia artist) and I were asked to provide two paintings each. One of the James river from Libby Terrace in Richmond, Virginia and one of the Thames river from Richmond Hill in Richmond, England. Richmond, Virginia was named after Richmond, England because of the similarity of these two views. www.mattrobins.net /2mtr-bio.html   (177 words)

Richmond, North Yorkshire - Visitor's Book 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) I went to School in Richmond in the seventies, also leaving the area in '79. As one of the initial creators of the original Richmond Online I must say a think Moonburst have done a far better job then I did but congrats with the site and hope anyone I know in Richmond is doing well. I lived in Richmond until 1978 and am an old boy of Richmond County Modern School 1960-1964.Harry Fowler was headmaster.My parents still live in Richmond and I still have many friends there so I am a regular visitor. www.richmond.org.uk /guestbook/guestbook2003.html   (2448 words)

ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Richmond slams 'devious' ITV owners The big television companies behind the crippled ITV Digital Channel have been accused of underhand tactics in their bid to force a settlement with the Football League. He said: 'There has been a lot of evidence produced which has shown how Carlton and Granada have approached certain clubs and given them a copy of their legal opinion, in an attempt to create disharmony within the Football League. Richmond added: 'There is evidence that, even as far back as October and November, when Carlton and Granada were making supportive statements about the digital channel, they were actually considering the administration route. www.soccernet.com /england/news/2002/0403/20020403itvlatest.html   (670 words)

Richmond Ma Bed Breakfast Lodging Berkshires Hotel B&B Inn in Berkshire County The Inn at Richmond is the home of the prestigious Berkshire Equestrian Center. The white paddocks and barns with horses grazing give one the feeling of being a guest on a gentleman’s farm. Observe the practice sessions in the outdoor ring and indoor riding arena as the horses are trained in dressage for show and competition. www.innatrichmond.com   (385 words)

All Richmond-upon-Thames hotels Location is always important when choosing a hotel and in Richmond it's even more vital. This elegant hotel is situated next to the Royal Park of Richmond with easy access to Heathrow Airport and the M25, M3 and M4 motorways. Richmond theatre, the rail and underground stations are nearby. www.openroads.com /?id=richmond_upon_thames_hotels&source=mivauk   (376 words)

RICHMOND was born 1594 in England, and died March 20, 1663/64 in Taunton, Mass. Marie Richmond, aged 95 years, died at her home, two miles north of this village, early Sunday morning. She was the widow of George Richmond, and is survived by three children, James and Miss Mary Richmond, and Mrs. www.mamaloca.net /familytree/richmond.html   (602 words)

ESPNsoccernet - England - Richmond severs links with Leeds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Geoffrey Richmond today cleared the way for his son David to become the power behind the throne at Leeds United after agreeing to part company with the club. But Richmond snr was an unpopular figure with the Leeds fans, who were concerned by his history at Bradford. Leeds confirmed that David Richmond, originally appointed commercial director, is now managing director under chairman Gerald Krasner and he will handle all transfer and contract negotiations - tasks usually carried out by a chief executive and until today handled by Richmond snr. soccernet.espn.go.com /news/story?id=297809&cc=5739   (507 words)

Extended Stay Richmond - Corporate Housing in Furnished Apartments Please contact SuiteNet directly to get the up-to-date information on corporate housing, relocation and extended stay services in Richmond, England. The prosperity of the medieval market town and centre of the Swaldale wool industry greatly increased in the late 17th and 18th centuries with the burgeoning lead mining in nearby Arkengarthdale. Based in the old Trinty Church in the centre of the town's market place is the regimental museum of The Green Howards. www.suitenet.org /cities/Richmond.asp   (420 words)

Visit Richmond : London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames The River Thames runs through the heart of the borough for 21 miles linking Hampton Court Palace, Richmond town centre and Kew Gardens with central London. With beautiful Royal parks and historic houses, theatres, museums and galleries rich with exhibits and town centres bursting with shops and restaurants, Richmond upon Thames rivals anywhere in London. Barnes, Mortlake and Sheen ~ Hamptons ~ Ham and Petersham ~ Kew ~ Richmond ~ Teddington ~ Twickenham and St.Margarets ~ Whitton www.visitrichmond.co.uk   (146 words)

Richmond, city, England Richmond in bloom: a Southern city's public edens yield plants to take home and ideas to copy. Social movements and the symbolism of public demonstrations: the 1874 Women's Crusade and German resistance in Richmond, Indiana. The art and science of classification: Phyllis Allen Richmond, 1921-1997. www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0918013.html   (94 words)

Richmond, England, U.K. Bed and Breakfasts - Richmond Bed and Breakfast Inns from Pamela Lanier Richmond, England, U.K. Bed and Breakfasts - Richmond Bed and Breakfast Inns from Pamela Lanier Search our database of Richmond B&B's and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Richmond, England, U.K.. Travel Author, Pamela Lanier, is a recognized travel expert, personally committed to supporting the bed and breakfast lodging industry. www.lanierbb.com /England,_U.K./Richmond   (111 words)

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