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In the News (Tue 14 Feb 12)

  
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This is the centre of Shotley Bridge around 1900, with the village fountain on the left of the picture.
Shotley Spa waters were noted for their curative powers and this pretty village nestling on the banks of the River Derwent, boasted a large flour mill, paper mill and its own zoo at that time.
Shotley Bridge railway station must have been extremely busy around the end of the 19th century as visitors flooded in to partake of the spa waters and visit the attractions of the nearby zoo at Elm Park, with its exotic animals and birds.
www.geocities.com /lacbillj/shotley.html   (0 words)

  
 Shotley Bridge Cricket Club
In April 2006, the club registered for Cricket Force and used this event to refurbish the clubhouse, improve the score-box with an electronic front, and build new sight screens, amongst other improvements.
In excess of 1000 clubs, across the UK, were involved in this event and in October, Shotley were honoured at a presentation at Lords with the national award.
A Charity abseil off the Tyne Bridge is planned for the June 3rd to raise money for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and Shotley Bridge Cricket Club.
www.shotleybridge-cc.co.uk   (241 words)

  
 Shotley Bridge
It ws reported that some inhabitants of the village contunued to walk on the original western arch bulieving the new addition to be unsafe, though it was built with the same materials and on the same rock.
The County Durham village of Shotley Bridge is an old one and from the late 17th century was associated with swordmaking after swordmakers came from Solingen in Germany and developed a famous industry, their swords bearing the symbol of a fox.
There is a water pipe carried across the river on girders about half a mile east of Shotley Bridge near a new housing development, and this appears to have a metal walkway as part of the structure.
www.bridgesonthetyne.co.uk /sbridge.html   (351 words)

  
 Rural Property Services, Information about Parish of Shotley Low Quarter
Shotley Bridge is in fact outside the parish over the bridge that spans the river Derwent into County Durham, the area is steeped in mining and steel working heritage.
Shotley Bridge was the area where steel manufacture and forging was initially brought to the Derwent valley having been imported from the Continent in the 17th Century.
Shotley, approximately 17 square miles in area, probably means “a clearing frequented by pigeons” from the Old English “sceote (or sceot)+leah”.
ruralpropertyservices.com /local_info_shotleylowquarter.html   (386 words)

  
  The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Shotley Bridge is a village in the Derwent Valley next to, and effectively attached to, Consett in County Durham, England.
Shotley was probably chosen because of the rich iron deposits in the area and because of the fast flowing waters of the River Derwent, which were ideal for tempering swords.
Shotley is believed to be a corruption of Scotley and is thought to mean the ley, or woodland clearing of a Scotsman [1]or clearing where pigeons are to be found.
www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Shotley_Bridge   (346 words)

  
 This is The North East | CommuniGate | Millstones Shotley Bridge
Shotley Bridge has mill stones built into a wall on the banks of the Derwent river just below the old Sword maker and flour mill.
Shotley Bridge is on the border of Durham and [bold on ]Northumberland and gets its name from the Anglo Saxon word SHOT meaning A PLACE and the old English LEAH meaning a CLEARING.
Joseph is living at 10, Wood Street, Shotley Bridge with his son, who according to the 1881 census is an imbercile [no politically crrectnees in those days]; living at the same address is his niece Sarh Bell, who is employed as a housekeeper domestic.
www.communigate.co.uk /ne/johnp/page1.phtml   (820 words)

  
 Village Life Village At Cutting Edge Of German Sword Trade (from The Northern Echo)
Its affluent history left an indelible mark on Shotley Bridge - the fabulous Crown and Crossed Swords hotel, the Gothic former town hall, now a children's nursery, St Cuthbert's Church, which clings onto the impossibly steep Church Bank and was designed by the renowned architect John Dobson.
After the First World War, Shotley Bridge General Hospital, a mile or so up the bank from the village centre, was developed and emerged as a regional specialist burns centre - fed with a ready supply of patients from the nearby steelworks.
Although the Post Office remains, Shotley Bridge lost its bank more than a decade ago and, in a sign of the times, the building is now home to an estate agent.
www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk /display.var.1055108.0.village_life_village_at_cutting_edge_of_german_sword_trade.php   (1021 words)

  
 Subterranea Britannica: SB-Sites: Shotley Bridge Station
The Nine Arches Viaduct was one of the major engineering feats of the railway; it is five hundred feet long and was built because the Earl of Strathmore would not allow the railway to pass through the Gibside Estate.
Shotley Bridge and Ebchester closed in September 1953, Swalwell and Lintz Green followed in December 1953.
The viaducts and bridges were repaired and the trackbed has now become an excellent country path and cycle route.
www.subbrit.org.uk /sb-sites/stations/s/shotley_bridge/index.shtml   (420 words)

  
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The property is fronted onto the "village green" while vehicular access is gained to the rear of the property o more...
We are delighted to introduce to the market this delightful detached cottage situated on the fringe of the picturesque village of Shotley Bridge.
We are delighted to be able to offer this attractive three bedroom Town house situated on an elevated position on the outskirts of Shotley Bridge.
www.pattinson.co.uk /public/content/buy/Estate-Agents/property-for-sale-in-Consett-page1.htm   (431 words)

  
 Hilary Armstrong MP - Constituency - Consett and West Derwentside
In the late 17th Century German swordmakers came to settle in Shotley due to its close proximity to the Iron Ore in Consett.
Shotley Bridge was famous for its Spa with vistors coming from far and wide to sample them and even visit the zoo at Elm Park.
Shotley Bridge is the location of the main community hospital for the Derwentside area.
www.hilaryarmstrong.com /constituency/consett.php   (608 words)

  
 Shotley Bridge - UK Shotley Bridge web sites & information County Durham England DH8
Shotley Bridge Community Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, Co Durham.
The General Outpatient Department at Shotley Bridge Hospital is situated just County Durham and Darlington Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a three-star
Our school is in a village called Shotley Bridge, which is in County Durham.
www.dotukdirectory.co.uk /County_Durham/Shotley_Bridge/index.html   (205 words)

  
 Destination Guide for Shotley Bridge : Enjoy England
Shotley Bridge, a village near Consett, was once the heart of Britain’s sword-making industry.
Sword-makers from Germany settled in Shotley after leaving their homeland.
Shotley was probably chosen because of its rich iron deposits and the fast-flowing waters of the River Derwent.
www.enjoyengland.com /destinations/find/north-east-england/county-durham/shotley-bridge.aspx   (0 words)

  
 NatWest CricketForce 2006 - Best Evaluation - Shotley Bridge - NatWest CricketForce - ECB - ECB
Hard at work for NatWest CricketForce at Shotley Bridge A huge element of the NatWest CricketForce administration for the ECB is collating information on what all the partcipating clubs have been doing.
The evaluations of projects submitted by clubs post-event were vital for ECB - giving us invaluable data to help secure the resources and support for future years; in turn helping the clubs.
A prize of a signed England Bat was on offer for the club that submitted the best evaluation before the deadline - and the lucky winners have been chosen: Shotley Bridge CC in Durham.
www.ecb.co.uk /ecb/cricketforce/natwest-cricketforce-2006-shotley-bridge,856,BP.html   (209 words)

  
 Double ton has family rejoicing … after a nap - News - Ashes Tour 06-07
Tired and emotional, the Collingwoods spent last night either crying, celebrating or taking congratulatory phone calls from their family and friends around the village of Shotley Bridge, and have no celebratory plans outside of a well-earned kip.
That aside, it seemed the entire population of Shotley Bridge was up to watch Paul dismantle the Australians before an appreciative Barmy Army.
Shotley Bridge is in County Durham, around 24 kilometres from Newcastle, and was once the swordmaking capital of Britain.
www.smh.com.au /news/news/double-ton-has-family-rejoicing-133-after-a-nap/2006/12/02/1164777847898.html   (740 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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Stepping Stones Co-operative Nursery Ltd 01207 580006 Braeside/Shotley Bridge Hospital, Shotley Bridge Consett, County Durham.
Shotley Bridge Nursery School 01207 581700 11 Snows Green Rd, Shotley Bridge Consett, County Durham.
www.uk-nurseries.com /consett.html   (60 words)

  
 Consett
The idiot sniper firing air gun pellets at cars on the A693 at Greencroft on the outskirts of Stanley is still up to his tricks.
Shotley Bridge Hospital casualty department treated “many” people for injuries caused by the wind.
A family living on the exclusive Shotley Lodge Estate, Shotley Bridge, had a lucky escape shortley before Tuesday when winds toppled a 90ft beech tree.
www.consett.org.uk /blog   (1018 words)

  
 Northern Cancer Network : Chester-le-Street   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Cancer Information Centre in Shotley Bridge Hospital is located at the Main Entrance to the hospital.
Shotley Bridge and University Hospital of North Durham centres: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm for drop in.
Our Shotley Bridge, University Hospital of North Durham and Chester-le-Street centres are managed by Carolyn Wyatt.
www.cancernorth.nhs.uk /helpandsupport/informationcentres/chester-le-street   (400 words)

  
 Three Rivers Cycleway - Bridges - River Derwent
Stone hump back bridge c1778 with three segmental arches with a total span of 150 ft. with pointed cutwaters curved up to hexagonal retreats which are corbelled and panelled.
NCN 14 passes under this bridge along the west bank of the River Derwent.
NCN 14 used to pass under this bridge along the east bank but can be seen from the west bank route.
www.cycle-routes.org /threerivers/3r_bridges/derwent_bridges.html   (545 words)

  
 Pictures of Shotley Bridge, County Durham, England. Shotley Bridge hotels, accommodation, Photographs, history, maps ...
There is currently no description available for Shotley Bridge.
This important City was known as Pons Aelii in Roman times; the Romans built the first bridge over the River Tyne, it was guarded...
Show all websites for Shotley Bridge and submit your own.
www.picturesofengland.com /England/County_Durham/Shotley_Bridge   (682 words)

  
 Holiday cottages in Shotley Bridge, Consett. Consett cottages, flats, apartments and rentals.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Forge Cottage (4.78 km from Shotley Bridge)
The Stable Cottage (15.52 km from Shotley Bridge)
Whitfield House Cottage (15.91 km from Shotley Bridge)
www.cottages-caravans-bookings.com /durham/consett_shotley_bridge.htm   (372 words)

  
 The Hexham Courant
Tynedale’s aim was to post a big score and keep an aging Shotley team in the field the full 50 overs.
Tynedale’s score of 282 was a top effort and Shotley had the look of a beaten team as they headed for tea.
Shotley opened with their best two players P. Brown and Collingwood, brother of England star Paul.
www.hexham-courant.co.uk /sport/viewarticle.aspx?id=387128   (1213 words)

  
 Shotley Bridge photographs, maps, books & memories   (Site not responding. Last check: )
There are 3 photographs of Shotley Bridge available.
There is complete map coverage of Shotley Bridge available.
There are 2 books about Shotley Bridge or Durham.
www.francisfrith.com /search/england/durham/shotley+bridge/shotley+bridge.htm   (115 words)

  
 Derwent Way: A Revelation - Revival in Winlaton, Blaydon, Shotley Bridge, Consett and Stanley
In the spring of 1822, F. Jersey was at Satley and Shotley Bridge.
The first class does not seem to have been formed at Shotley Bridge until the July, yet it appears to have been a kind of sub-branch when William Suddards was appointed to it by the Hull June quarter day.
One peculiarity of Shotley Bridge Circuit is that it has what it is pleased to call a “deed poll member “—George Turner, who may be styled the local Primitive Methodist historian, and who has afforded us special help, was, in December, 1908, elected a permanent member of the quarterly meeting.
www.vision.myby.co.uk /revival/derwent.html   (6302 words)

  
 Lo!: A Hypertext Edition of Charles Hoy Fort's Book
IN October, 1904, a wolf, belonging to Captain Bains of Shotley Bridge, twelve miles from Newcastle, England, escaped, and soon afterward, killings of sheep were reported from the region of Hexham, about twenty miles from Newcastle.
He had reported the escape of his wolf, and the description was on record in the Shotley Bridge police station.
That, in October, 1904, a wolf, belonging to Capt. Bains, of Shotley Bridge, escaped, and that about the same time began a slaughtering of sheep, but that Capt. Bains's wolf had nothing to do with the slaughter.
www.resologist.net /lo114.htm   (7440 words)

  
 :: All the News, Info & Statistics about Durham City Cricket Club::
The pick of the Shotley Bridge bowlers in a high scoring 1st innings was Forbes who took 1 for 28 in 4 overs.
In reply Shotley Bridge scored 95 for 4 in their 20 overs.
Incidentally Shotley Bridge only lost to Durham in the away fixture as well.
www.durhamcitycricketclub.co.uk /index.html   (641 words)

  
 Where are we?
Proceed through Shotley Bridge and up the hill towards Blackhill, having passed through the main street, you will see The Cricketers public house on you right and a graveyard on yourleft, go straight on past and look for the sign that says Community Center.It is your third turning on your left opposite Clarence Gdns.
At the next roundabout go straight over and the first left again at another roundabout,follow the road to the next roundabout(there is a lot!!)go straight over to the A694 towards Shotley Bridge minor injuries unit.
As you go down the steep hill there is a sharpe right hand turn and at this point Blackfyne School is on your left.
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 Shotley Bridge Jobs - Jobs in Shotley Bridge - UK Jobs Search Engine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
To find more Shotley Bridge jobs, please use the job search form on the left.
For any other queries, or for information on ClickAJob visit our Shotley Bridge Jobs page.
We are looking for cleaner/keyholders to work in the above locations who have a keen eye for detail and knowledge of safe working practices and will be responsible for holding keys for the building.
www.clickajob.co.uk /job_location/Shotley_Bridge_Jobs_9.html   (1142 words)

  
 The Falls - Countrylife Homes
The Falls by Countrylife Homes is situated in the peaceful village of Shotley Bridge on the boundary between County Durham and Northumberland.
Upon entering Shotley Bridge village centre, turn to the right down the bank (sign posted for Stanhope) towards the historic bridge.
The Falls is accessed by turning sharp right immediately before the bridge.
www.countrylife.demon.co.uk /location.html   (166 words)

  
 Property to rent from estate agent - Rural Property Services Limited
Messenger Mews is a prestigious development of apartments and townhouses, set in a traditional village location adjacent to the River Derwent and enjoying a high standard of fixtures and fittings...
A first floor apartment located in this recently converted period property within easy distance of the centre of Shotley Bridge, presented in first class order and beneifiting from two allocated...
Flat to rent - Messenger Mews, Shotley Bridge, County Durham, - Monthly rental of £750
www.primelocation.com /estate-agents/properties/a/rusa/uk/y/sr/r   (630 words)

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