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	Spen Valley Motorcycle Club
		Founded in 1923 as the Heckmonwike and District MCC, the club changed its name a short time later to encompass the whole of the Spen Valley, and the rather grand sounding "Spen Valley Motorcycle and Light Car Club" emerged.
		Few records remain from this era and even fewer riders.It is known that Spen Valley had its share of local heroes.
		The forties and fifties were, of course, speedways golden years and a number of well known riders were Spen Valley members, Eddie Rigg being amongst them.
	www.spenvalleytrials.co.uk /history.html (422 words)

	History of Healds Hall
		Healds Hall was was one of the most fashionable residences in the district when built in 1764.
		At the time of the Biltons residence, Healds Hall was the largest house in Spen Valley, where they did much entertaining of the gentry of Spen Valley and the surrounding districts, gaining a reputation of a” happy and lively” home.
		The lords of the manor (the Nevilles of Liversedge Hall) found their wealth diminishing and a pact was made by the heads of the two families for a marriage.
	www.healdshall.co.uk /history.htm (710 words)

	GENUKI: Blackpool, Lancashire genealogy
		Marton Moss was a swamp and a small brook drained from it running North West, called Spen Brook this was widened and deepened later to the Moss and renamed Spen Dyke.
		This had an overflow at the West end, this ran through what is now Marton, and joined the Spen Brook in the vicinity of what is now known as Spen Corner, the junction of Waterloo Road, Ansdell Road and Hawes Side Lane.
		The Hundred of Leyland, south of the river and including Southport and halfway across the Centre Strip of the County.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/LAN/Blackpool/history.html (2719 words)

	The Spen Valley Project Navigation ...
		Community action for a cleaner River Spen was urged on when a major pollution spill took place in Hollowfield Beck in December/ January 2002/03.
		The people of The Spen Valley (from Oakenshaw to Dewsbury and the River Calder) have become tired of the continuous pollution flowing into The River Spen.
		Water levels were elevated, and the river contained considerable amounts of sludge, both in the column and on the river bed.
	www.yes-reedbeds.co.uk /spen_project.htm (1374 words)

	River Encyclopedia Information @ Karr.net (Karr Network) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A river may have its source in a spring, lake, from damp, boggy places where the soil is waterlogged, from glacial meltwater, or simply from rain flowing off impermeable rock or man-made surfaces.
		Rivers have been used by man since the dawn of civilization as a source of water, for food, for transport, as defences, as a source of power to drive machinery, and as a means of disposing of waste.
		The flora and fauna of rivers have developed to utilise the very wide range of aquatic habitats available from torrential waterfalls through to lowland mires Although many organisms are restricted to the fresh-water in rivers, some, such as Salmon have adapted to be able to survive both in rivers and in the sea.
	209.68.55.246 /encyclopedia/River (1781 words)

	River Did You Mean river? (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The lower end of a river is its base level, commonly called its mouth, a river typically widens at its end and forms what is known as a delta or estuary.
		Rivers begin at their source in higher ground, either rising from a spring, forming from glacial meltwater, flowing from a body of water such as a lake, or simply from damp, boggy places where the soil is waterlogged.
		Meuse - principal river of the southern provinces of the Netherlands and eastern Belgium.
	www.did-you-mean.com /River.html (1917 words)

	CNC Machine Tools in White River, SD 57579
		White River 57579 is in the 605 area code in Mellette County, SD.
		River Valley boys basketball fans wishing to support their team in a district semifinal game at 6:15 p.m.
		Fuels reduction project targets areas north of Kootenai River (The Western News) - A 2,500-acre fuels reduction project in the area north of the Kootenai River near Libby is moving ahead with a decision possible by early summer.
	www.gangtool.com /locations/south-dakota/white-river-57579.php (463 words)

	gomersal - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
		Gomersal is a town in the county of West Yorkshire, England, near Bradford and the River Spen.
		It is known for the Luddite uprising of 1812 when rioters protested against the powerlooms.
		Gomersal was the hometown of her friend Mary Taylor who lived at the Red House which is called Briarmains in the novel.
	www.onpedia.com /encyclopedia/gomersal (77 words)

	Blaydons History
		Between this main road and the river is the railway and, beyond it, in a bend of the Tyne is the industrial district of Blaydon Haughs.
		To the east, and forming the urban district boundary, is the Derwent, a river which joins the Tyne at Derwenthaugh, a low lying area with coal staiths and jetties on the riverside.
		The river flows in great loops and the low pastures of the valley floor are flanked by the lovely woods that climb the hilly river banks.
	www.blaydon.frankgillings.com /info.html (2405 words)

	Hikes with Kids - Catskills State Park Area Hiking - Hikes
		River crossings, a series of lovely overlooks, and a shelter for overnight camping make this a super hike for families in good shape with older children.
		A waterfall is always a favorite destination for hikers, and one that is scaled down to kid-size is more appealing to families than a formidable one with limited access and dangerous drop-offs.
		Tricky river crossings (in the spring or after a rainstorm) m...
	www.trails.com /activity.asp?area=14308 (1058 words)

	North east rivers
		UK rivers have been given a new lease of life over recent years with both fish and people finding their way back to enjoy cleaner waters.
		The river now supports a sustainable fishery and brown trout, which are normally associated with clean upland rivers, are frequently caught in the Doncaster area.
		However, the flat meandering nature of the river and the relatively low flows mean that it is difficult for the Skerne to recover from discharges.
	www.igreens.org.uk /north_east_rivers.htm (781 words)

	Index of Spen Valley, past and present by Frank Peel
		Please note that this index is given in good faith as a guide to the contents of the book, but there may be errors in both the original index and the transcription of the index, in particular the index is not in strict alphabetical order.
		Spen Valley, Raising of Coal at an early date in
		Spen Valley, in the latter part of the 17th century
	blunham.com /CDroms/Indexes/SpenValley.html (881 words)

	The High Spen Murderer>
		The peace and quiet of New Row in the little mining village of High Spen was shattered by the sound of bitter and violent quarrelling.
		High Spen was a typical mining village in the parish of Winlaton, three miles from the River Derwent and near to Chopwell Woods.
		The High Spen I knew was just the opposite to the opinion of mining communities held by the 'Times'.
	www.bpears.org.uk /Misc/Crime/HSpenMurderer.html (1563 words)

	Open Directory - Regional:Europe:United Kingdom:England:Tyne and Wear (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Once upon a time the river Tyne formed the southern border of Northumberland and the northern border of County Durham but today it is the bustling centre of Tyne and Wear and both rivers are the scene of much regeneration.
		North Shields is a town on the north bank of the River Tyne, in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside.
		Sunderland, situated at the mouth of the river Wear in the county of Tyne and Wear, dates back to around 680 AD when it was land on the south bank of the Wear belonging to the monastery at Monkwearmouth, which was situated on the north bank.
	dmoz.org /Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Tyne_and_Wear/desc.html (2883 words)

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		Situated on the Spen "river" its main industries have been involved in textiles and in textile support e.g.
		The Spen Valley has also been the inspiration of other famous writers particularly the Brontes who lived on Halifax Road, Hightown before moving to Haworth.
		Indeed the house is still standing in which the family lived while their father was curate at the nearby Hartshead Church.
	members.lycos.co.uk /cleckheatonrotary/about_cleckheaton.htm (1168 words)

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		Here you'll find everything you want and need to know about DJ Spen.
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	River Murray to get tree makeover in SA Govt Budget. 22/09/2006. ABC News Online
		More than 2.5 million trees will be planted along the River Murray between Morgan and Renmark as part of the South Australian Government's Budget commitment to the waterway.
		It is one of a number of River Murray projects to share in a $241 million Budget package for the next four years.
		Minister for the River Murray Karlene Maywald says the funding will also go towards the state's target of returning 35 gigalitres to the river under the Living Murray Initiative.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200609/s1746277.htm (228 words)

	Linn County Conservation: Facility Page
		They are located in the Plains Campground area of the park on the north side of the Wapsipinicon River.
		The cabins are nestled in on a wooded bluff, which, during the spring and fall seasons - offer a splendid view of the river valley.
		This facility is limited to six (6) occupants and may be reserved up to one year in advance to the date.
	www.linncountyparks.com /Facility.asp?FacilityID=2 (188 words)

	Kandersteg Diary
		Next to the river we had our safety talk, what to do if the instructor said certain things, what to do if someone falls out, what to do if you fall out.
		Rafting rivers are classed one to five, five being fast and violent.
		This river we were rafting on was a class three.
	www.5thspen.co.uk /kandersteg_diary.html (3805 words)

	Cairns Day Tour Packages
		Experience the thrill of White Water Rafting at either Tully River or the Barron River and then the following day spend a day on beautiful Fitzroy Island with a glass bottom boat tour and an Aussie BBQ lunch.
		Spen a half day White Water Rafting on the Barron River a 14,000ft Tandem Skydive and a day at your leisure exploring tropical Fitzroy Island.
		Experience thrilling White Water Rafting on the mighty Tully River and a 14,000ft Tandem Skydive landing on beautiful Mission Beach. Return to either Cairns or Mission Beach.
	www.ozmagic.homestead.com /Cairns1DayTourPackages.html (1266 words)

	History of Blackpool
		Marton Moss was a swamp and a small brook drained from it running North West, called Spen Brook this was widened and deepened later to the Moss and renamed Spen Dyke.
		This had an overflow at the West end, this ran through what is now Marton, and joined the Spen Brook in the vicinity of what is now known as Spen Corner, the junction of Waterloo Road, Ansdell Road and Hawes Side Lane.
		The Hundred of Leyland, south of the river and including Southport and halfway across the Centre Strip of the County.
	www.rmhh.co.uk /blackpool.html (2731 words)

	Mytholmroyd . West Yorkshire . Poet Laureate . Hebden Bridge . Ted Hughes . England . Sylvia Plath (Site not responding. Last check: )
		During the late 18th century, the valley to the south, known as Cragg Vale was home to a gang of counterfeiters known as the Cragg Coiners.
		Scammonden Water, Deanhead Reservoir - both in the moors near Ripponden River Aire, River Calder, River Hebble, River Spen, River Worth Aire & Calder Navigation...
		A Poet Laureate is a poet officially appointed by a government and often expected to compose poems for state...
	www.uk.fraquisanto.net /Mytholmroyd (254 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: spen: Books (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Spen valley: A local history by Thomas William Thompson (Unknown Binding - 1925)
		Spen Valley Cleckheaton Heckmondwike by Norman Ellis (Paperback - 1 Mar 2001)
		Spen River Anthology by Gordon Jackson (Paperback - April 1983)
	www.amazon.co.uk /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=spen&tag=545-21&index=books&page=1 (212 words)

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		The group says that while most of West Yorkshire's rivers and becks are being restored to levels of quality not seen since before the Industrial Revolution, the River Spen has continued to suffer pollution incidents.
		It is being targeted for action by Spen Clearwater Revival, an action group bringing together individuals and organisations from the communities through which it passes.
		He says the main cause of the problem is a feeder to the river called Hollowfield Beck.
	www.yorkshire-evening-post.co.uk /viewarticle2.aspx?sectionid=39&articleid=713492 (724 words)

	Juke Joint feat. Yvonne Brown - Gotta Get Up (Inc. DJ Spen Mixes) - Traxsource.com - the best House Music mp3 downloads (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Spens MuthaFunkaz Get You Up Mix, starting with the standard 4/4 intro that builds into gurgling percussions, snappy organs & bass, intertwined with Irvin Madden razor sharp guitar set the stage for Yvonne opening verse.
		Spen gives the bridge dramatic strokes and the neat spacey solo courtesy of nimble-fingered Gary Hudgins climaxes at the end.
		Juke Joints Original Mix is replete with a dense, meaty kick drum and insistent percussion and a prominent elastic bassline that seems to court Yvonne gliding intro ad libs.
	www.traxsource.com /index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=5343&alias=downloads (372 words)

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		Me and ol Sequoya had jez bout wasted the summer so me and him hedded down river spen fall and winner at heez village sos he cood larn me reedin and ritein.
		At nite Id camp away from the river a ways on high ground 2 get as far as I cood from the skeeters and crimnals long the river.
		Up river bout whar the By U Illinoy meets the R Kansus is whar they set Dwights Mishon.
	www.fourdir.com /ha_dio_1.htm (9085 words)

	Bridgwater Bay: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com
		Heineken beer is designed to 'foam' for exactly five minutes.
		...Bridgwater Bay Bridgwater Bay Bridgwater Bay is on the estuary of the River...Severn, near Bridgwater in Somerset, United Kingdom at the mouth of the River Parrett....Parrett.
		Bridgwater Bay is on the estuary of the River Severn, near Bridgwater in Somerset, United Kingdom at the mouth of the River Parrett.
	www.encyclopedian.com /br/Bridgwater-Bay.html (233 words)

	Venue Details - Lower Spen Local Nature Reserve (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Lower Spen Local Nature Reserve covers approximately 3 hectares and was previously part of the old Ravensthorpe Sewerage Works.
		The water quality in the River Spen is improving, and it supports a wide range of wildlife on the shallow stony bed and well-vegetated river banks.
		Also, whilst we try to ensure these instructions are accurate we cannot accept responsibility for any postcode errors, or to subsquent changes in the venue details.
	www.kirkleesmc.gov.uk /events/venuedetails.asp?vID=1265 (316 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Bradford \| Company fined for river pollution
		Dewsbury Magistrates Court heard the liquid latex leaked into the River Spen from a drain at the firm's site in Heckmondwike after a spillage in June.
		The court heard that during an interview with Environment Agency officers company representatives admitted they had noticed a liquid getting into the river from a drain near their site.
		They had tried to stop the leak by bunging drains and had called a specialist contractor to clear some of the liquid.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/bradford/4991626.stm (282 words)

	Railway sign in museum
		A piece of the Spen Valley's railway history has been placed on public display at a museum in Keighley.
		The latest acquisition at the Museum of Rail Travel at Ingrow is a sign from Heckmondwike Spen signal box, which stood between Walkley Lane and the River Spen on the former London and North Western Railway 'Leeds New Line'.
		The Spen Valley's railway routes and stations can be seen on line at www.lostrailwayswestyorkshire.co.uk.
	archive.cravenherald.co.uk /2007/3/8/194000.html (149 words)

	Sustrans Spen Valley Greenway
		There's a good reason why you never forget how to use one
		Easy rides in the North of England > Spen Valley Greenway
		It uses a disused railway line running near the River Spen between the towns of Cleckheaton, Dewsbury and Heckmondwike, eventually linking to Bradford.
	www.sustrans.org.uk /default.asp?sID=1100106119640 (88 words)

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