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	Saffron Walden
		Walden, or Saffron Walden is in the hundred of Uttlesford, which occupies the north-western extremity of the county : it is near the Cam, and a little to the right of the road from London to Newmarket and Norwich, 42 miles from London.
		At the period of the Domesday survey the lordship of Walden was possessed by a Norman, Geoffrey de Magnaville, one of the companions of the Conqueror.
		Walden is a municipal though not a parliamentary borough.
	www.oldtowns.co.uk /Essex/saffronwalden.htm (942 words)

	Saffron Walden - LoveToKnow 1911
		SAFFRON WALDEN, a market-town and municipal borough in the Saffron Walden parliamentary division of Essex, England, beautifully situated near the Cam in a valley surrounded by hills, on a branch of the Great Eastern railway, 431 m.
		It was dissolved under Edward VI., and a charter was obtained for Walden, appointing a treasurer and chamberlain and twentyfour assistants, all elective, who, with the commonalty, formed the corporation.
		The culture of saffron was the most characteristic industry at Walden from the reign of Edward III.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Saffron_Walden (404 words)

	Saffron Walden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the medieval period the primary trade in Saffron Walden was in wool.
		However, in the 16th century and 17th century the saffron crocus (crocus sativus) became widely grown in the area.
		Saffron Walden is home to the largest parish church in Essex.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saffron_Walden (1011 words)

	Vanilla, Saffron, Imports \| Saffron: What is Saffron
		Saffron has an aroma and flavor which cannot be duplicated, and a chemical make-up which, when understood, helps the chef or home cook to know how to best release that flavor and aroma in cooking and baking.
		Saffron is sold in two forms, powder and threads, and each behave very differently in the kitchen.
		As a saffron consumer you don't have to be an agricultural specialist because there is an international measuring stick for determining the quality of any brand of saffron for sale on the international market.
	www.saffron.com /what.html (1281 words)

	Saffron Walden History: Saffron Trade (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		What made Saffron Walden special was that it was the local market centre for the majority of these places, so became the centre of the trade in this precious produce.
		William Harrison, the rector of Radwinter, a few miles from Saffron Walden, writing in the late 16th century remarks ‘warme nights, sweet dewes, fat grounde, and misty mornings are very good for saffron; but frost and cold do kill and keep backe the flower or else shrinke up the chive’.
		There are also representations of the saffron flower to be seen in Saffron Walden in the decorated plasterwork, old (particularly on the Old Sun Inn building in Church Street) and new, in spandrels in the south aisle of the parish church and on the coat of arms on the Town Hall.
	www.saffronwaldenhistory.org.uk /saffron_trade.html (539 words)

	Saffron Walden
		Saffron Walden is the principle town in the north west of Essex, the area where the Savill family originates.
		Saffron Walden is an historic medieval town and over the 360 years between 1140 and 1500, the success of different trades helped Saffron Walden grow up to become the successful and thriving town that it is today.
		Wenden is a parish in the Saffron Walden District.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /denis.whenham/places/saffronwalden.html (669 words)

	Saffron Walden Links
		Saffron Walden was recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086, its then importance being indicated by the founding, a little later, of Walden Abbey near the present site of Audley End.
		Throughout these years the Saffron Walden grew in size and stature and houses were built down the slopes of the hill away from the castle and towards the market place which was created beside Slade Brook.
		Saffron Walden had a cattle market that had been opened in 1834; a 'public well' of one thousand feet in depth and, as well as several schools and churches, such amenities as a literary institute, reading room and library were built.
	www.chesterford.org.uk /saffron_walden_links.htm (1335 words)

	Saffron - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Saffron, common name for either the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) or the bright-yellow flavouring and colouring material that consists of the...
		Saffron Walden is a historic and picturesque town, that dates from Norman times.
		Saffron Walden (parliamentary constituency), United Kingdom parliamentary constituency in Essex, south-eastern England.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Saffron.html (122 words)

	Saffron Walden Town Council
		Saffron Walden is located in NW Essex some 50 miles from London, but in a largely unspoilt rural area.
		Saffron Walden Late Night Shopping is being organised by the Saffron Walden Initiative with the support of Saffron Walden Town...
		Saffron Walden hosted a visit by survivors and relatives of the crew of HMS Lapwing on 1 and 2 April...
	www.saffronwalden.gov.uk (519 words)

	GENERAL INFORMATION Saffron Walden
		It is in the Diocese of Chelmsford, and is the head of the Saffron Walden Parliamentary Division of the County, the present Member being the Rt.
		Saffron Walden contains a magnificent Parish Church, principally in the Perpendicular style, numerous Nonconformist Chapels, the ruins of a Norman Castle, a Town Hall built in the old-English timbered style, old-fashioned ornamental gardens open to the public, large Celtic earthworks, an earthwork maze, and many 16th and 17th century houses.
		On these spandrels are carved a number of devices, Saffron flowers, the town's badge; the palmer's cockle shells and staff, (the device of St. James the patron of Walden Abbey); the Catherine wheel, badge of Catherine of Aragon; the Mullet of the de Veres, and the badge of the Bourchiers.
	www.ridgewell.net /general_information.htm (6082 words)

	Saffron Sight Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Saffron Sight was established in 1994 to give support, help and advice to visually impaired people and their carers in the Uttlesford area of Essex.
		Saffron Sight is holding its second exhibition entitled “A Feast for all the Senses”, in the Saffron Walden Town Hall, on Tuesday 7th November from 10am to 3pm.
		Saffron Sight’s first Coffee Morning of the year will be in The Alms Houses, Saffron Walden, on Tuesday 31 Jan. It will run from 10.30 am until noon and is open to everyone throughout Uttlesford with an interest in visual impairment.
	www.saffronsight.org.uk (2794 words)

	The Hysterical Hystorian: Adding the Saffron to Walden
		Saffron has been used in Britain since time immemorial, being one of the trade items that came via the Atlantic coast to Devon, Cornwall, and later the South coast ports in the ‘Phoenician’ trade-routes.
		Saffron would seem to have reached Market Walden soon after its’ introduction, and its free-draining chalk lands and sunny climate proved to be ideal.
		The average portion of dried saffron obtained from an acre the first year was rarely over two pounds, twelve for the second year, and rather more for the third.
	www.foxearth.org.uk /blog/2005/02/adding-saffron-to-walden.html (1436 words)

	The Saffron Hotel
		Saffron Walden takes the second part of its name from the threatening fortification of Walden Castle, erected by the Normans after the Conquest, and the first from the rare and precious saffron crocus, for which the town became famous, used in medicine, cooking and as the source of a rich yellow dye.
		The Saffron Grill restaurant is renowned for its imaginative, freshly cooked food and extensive wine list or, for something less formal, the friendly bar serves a superb range of traditional ales and tasty bar meals.
		Saffron Walden itself is an unspoilt country town, with narrow streets and old buildings, many of them 'pargeted'.
	www.saffronhotel.co.uk (232 words)

	Saffron - The most expensive Spice in the world - Saffron from Iran, the best in the world, www.saffron.name
		saffron is a spice to be reckoned with.
		Saffron, botanical name crocus sativus, is the most expensive spice in the world.
		Records detailing the use of saffron go back to ancient Egypt and Rome where it was used as a dye, in perfumes, and as a drug, as well as for culinary purposes.
	www.farsinet.com /saffron (1508 words)

	Subterranea Britannica: SB-Sites: Saffron Walden Station
		In 1835 Saffron Walden was surveyed as part of the London to Cambridge railway line and hopes for its future prosperity were raised.
		A public meeting was held in 1860 and a proposal was put to the Eastern Counties Railway for a branch from Audley End to Saffron Walden.
		By the early 1950's the increase in car ownership led to a dramatic loss in passenger revenue but as several of the surrounding lines closed the Saffron Walden branch survived and as part of the 1955 BR modernisation plan diesel rail buses were introduced on 7th July 1958.
	www.subbrit.org.uk /sb-sites/stations/s/saffron_walden/index.shtml (958 words)

	Saffron Walden Town Football Club
		Saffron Walden Town beat Hadleigh United 2 - 0 in the quarter final of the Ridgeons League First Division Knock Out Cup on Wednesday 6 December.
		Saffron Walden move to fifth place in the league on the back of this 1-0 away win with a determined battle at Thetford.
		Saffron Walden Town ‘s FA Vase run came to an end at the hands of Edgware Town in the second round of the competition.
	www.saffronwaldentownfc.com (369 words)

	Saffron Walden Museum
		Above is a picture of the galleries at Saffron Walden Museum as illustrated in the 1845 catalogue to the museum collections.
		Saffron Walden is close to the M11 (exit 10 from north, exits 8 and 9 from south — there is NO exit at Junction 9 when coming from the north).
		Audley End railway station is 2 miles west of Saffron Walden, and Stansted Airport is 15 miles to the south.
	www.uttlesford.gov.uk /museum/default.htm (459 words)

	Saffron Walden & District Music Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Saffron Walden and District Music Club has, for over 60 years, arranged an annual programme of live classical music concerts in Saffron Walden, bringing the enjoyment of high standards of good music to the town.
		The Saffron Walden and District Music Club (Registered Charity No. 1082937) has no offices, but communications may be sent to the General Secretary at 26, Lambert Cross, SAFFRON WALDEN, Essex, CB10 2DP.
		Artists are chosen from amongst the ranks of both those with established reputations and those who are identified as the stars of the future, a policy designed to attract both the general public and subscription members, whilst also giving exposure and encouragement to young artists at the start of their careers.
	www.saffronwaldenmusic.org.uk /index.htm (1341 words)

	Saffron Walden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Anyone visiting Saffron Walden for the first time could not fail to be impressed by the abundance of picturesque old houses situated in an equally beautiful setting.
		The saffron was used as a dye in the woollen industry and had many other uses.
		Roger Walden, thought by some to be the son of a butcher, rose to become Archbishop of Canterbury during the 14th century.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /Saffron_Walden/page2.html (240 words)

	Saffron Walden Conservatives - Our Constituency - Section Home
		Saffron Walden is a largely rural constituency in North-West Essex covering almost 400 square miles.
		As parts of Braintree District are also contained in the Saffron Walden constituency, people as far apart as Foxearth and Farnham find it difficult to believe that they share the same MP.
		Saffron Walden Conservative Association is a modern forward-looking Association of like-minded people from all walks of life, young or old with a common belief that their country should be run by a Conservative Government.
	www.saffronwaldenconservatives.com /section/7 (414 words)

	Study English in England with Bell Language Schools, saffronwalden UK
		Saffron Walden is a pretty market town set in the Essex countryside, and only a short distance from Cambridge.
		Saffron Walden has interesting shops and a bustling open-air market in the town square.
		Saffron Walden is approximately 20 minutes to Cambridge and an hour from London.
	www.bell-centres.com /locations/?divID=a&locID=saffronwalden (220 words)

	Saffron Walden Poor Law Union and Workhouse
		A Saffron Walden parish workhouse operated at the top of the town's High Street in a building that was formerly the White Hart public house.
		The new Saffron Walden Board of Guardians met for the first time on the 13th April, 1835, at the Rose and Crown public house.
		Saffron Walden casuals' block from the south, 2001.
	users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/SaffronWalden/SaffronWalden.shtml (880 words)

	Saffron Walden - VisitBritain
		The nearby abbey kept flocks of sheep and it was at about this time that the name Saffron was added to Walden when it became the major English centre for the production of the Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus).
		The saffron was used to produce dyestuffs for the cloth trade, food colouring and medicine.
		Saffron Walden was designated a Conservation Area in 1968 and there are some 400 buildings in the town of special architectural or historic interest and much care has been taken to conserve the historic character of the town centre which has retained the original medieval layout.
	www.visitbritain.com /VB3-nb-NO/destinationguides/england/eastofengland/Destinations/saffron_Walden.aspx (223 words)

	history
		The 15th century barn of this property, which had been used as a stable (and may also at some time have been a tithe barn for the nearby parish church of St Mary), was converted into the present church with funds provided by the Missionary Society and opened to worship in late 1906.
		They remained in Saffron Walden until 1948, since when the church has been under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Brentwood.
		The entrance to the church on Castle Street as it was prior to the 2004/5 restoration - this porch was added at the time of the conversion from a barn in 1906.
	www.rc.net /brentwood/olc/history.htm (463 words)

	Saffron Walden Ward Councillors
		Mike is a native of Saffron Walden who has been on the Town Council since 1987.
		Barbara was elected to both Saffron Walden Town Council and Uttlesford District Council in May 2003.
		Stephen was elected to both Saffron Walden Town Council and Uttlesford District Council in May 2003.
	www.saffronwalden.gov.uk /councillors.php (617 words)

	Saffron Walden Golf Club,Saffron Walden,Essex,England
		The views on the 2nd (towards Saffron Walden Church) and the 5th (towards Audley End House) are stunning.
		Saffron Walden Golf is a challenging but fair test of golf.
		The course is generally in good condition, and with its undulating terrain enjoys fantastic views across to Audley End House and the imposing church of St Mary's in the town.
	www.golftoday.co.uk /clubhouse/coursedir/essex/saffronwalden.html (149 words)

	SAFFRON WALDEN
		We have visited Saffron Walden several times to play matches, but always in winter, so we were very much struck on this occasion with the beauty of the town itself when we played at the club mid-August.
		We parked in the market square which (unlike Cambridge) is mercifully free of ugly stalls with canvas awnings and one has a clear view of the lovely facades of all the buildings facing the square.
		The atmosphere at the Saffron Walden Club is extremely pleasant.
	www.cambsbridge.org.uk /articles/SaffronWalden.html (1131 words)

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