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  MI5 | Thames House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Thames House was designed by Sir Frank Baines, the Principal Architect of the Government's Office of Works, and constructed in 1929-30.It was built on the site of a poor, run-down district that was widely regarded as a slum (in the words of The Times, "a reproach to Westminster").
Thames House was built at the same time as a number of other office buildings in the Millbank area.
By the mid-1980s, Thames House was occupied by ICI (in the north block) and the Department of Energy (in the south block).
www.mi5.gov.uk /output/Page415.html   (653 words)

  
 The studios
Thames Television House remained in use until Thames closed down on December 31st 1992 to be replaced by the vastly inferior Carlton and the slow death of regional ITV.
Being built beside the Thames, with a functioning wharf, Thames owned a boat, the MV Sir Thomas More, kitted out with bar, for delivering guests to the studios from central London, who were welcomed on a specially designed landing stage.
Thames, while defunct as a contractor, was reinvented by Pearson TV after 1992 as an independent programme producer, best known in the nineties for selling The Bill to the ITV network.
www.transdiffusion.org /tmc/thames/studios.htm   (1084 words)

  
 Thames House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thames House is an office development in London on the bank of the River Thames adjacent to Lambeth Bridge.
It is a uniform but not identical design to Nobel House which is opposite it on the north side of Horseferry Road; while Nobel House was exclusively for Imperial Chemical Industries, Thames House had originally various uses.
On A to Z maps of London published as recently as 2004, Thames House is marked as being the Northern Ireland Office while 85 Vauxhall Cross is marked as "Government Offices".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thames_House   (407 words)

  
 Thames Television - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thames became the personification of commercial public-service television, with a strong mix of drama, current affairs and comedy.
Thames' corporate base was originally at Rediffusion's former headquarters Television House, Kingsway, until the opening of the newly-built Thames Television House on Euston Road in 1970.
Thames' famous station ident is the London skyline reflected in the River Thames.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thames_Television   (3195 words)

  
 House of Lords - Marcic (Respondent) v. Thames Water Utilities Limited (Appellants)
The house is served by two public sewers passing under Old Church Lane, one for surface water, the other for foul water.
Because of subsequent housing development in the area, for some years now whenever there is heavy rain the surface water sewer in Old Church Lane becomes overloaded as a result of the volume of water entering surface water sewers higher up the catchment area.
Thames are in no more favourable position than a landowner on whose property a hazard accumulates by the act of a trespasser or of nature.
www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/ld200304/ldjudgmt/jd031204/marcic-1.htm   (4202 words)

  
 Thames House Boats at Vacation-Rental-Houseboat.Com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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The lake is house to big populations of Smallmouth, Largemouth in addition to Striped Bass, as well as Crappie, Walleye Pike, in addition to Catfish.
Used on behalf of 30 years on the Thames as a particular Tug ('Nip-Away'), converted within around 1980 with present superstructure.Year round the Lake's moderate climate in addition to outstanding regional parks play host to day visitors, campers in addition to eco-tourists alike.
www.vacation-rental-houseboat.com /thames-house-boats.asp   (601 words)

  
 The Thames Path - Putney - Richmond
The Thames path is separated from the gardens by a small stream (which probably helps to stop people getting in without paying too), but you do get good views of the gardens.
The house is the home of the Duke of Northumberland and is open during the summer, but only three days a week at present.
Now the Thames is pouring over the path, forming a waterfall as it flows into the stream on the other side of the path.
www.thames-path.org.uk /thames_putney_richmond.html   (1902 words)

  
 The New Autonomous House : Books : Thames & Hudson
The New Autonomous House has a simple but revolutionary message – that it is possible to live in a home which is inexpensive, kind to the planet, and which liberates its owner from utility bills.
They document the philosophy, design and construction of a building without mains water or sewerage, but with the means to produce power from the sun, and the facilities to collect drinking water from the rain.
This is a thought-provoking yet practical solution to the environmental problems caused by the houses in which we live.
www.thamesandhudson.com /en/1/9780500282878.mxs?&15&0&   (152 words)

  
 Thorold Country House - Farmstays - Thames - Coromandel Peninsula
The views from the farm extend to the Coromandel Hills and the Firth of Thames.
Luxurious farmstay accommodation is also offered in the main house with one queen and one twin bedroom and private bathroom facilities (with bath).
(100 kms from Auckland ~ 6 kms from Thames)
www.thames-info.co.nz /thorold   (300 words)

  
 Line of Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Targeted by the government as a key area for regeneration, the area will be the focus of massive investment over the next few years.
One of the unique and environmentally sensitive characteristics of this area are the wetlands that line the Thames Estuary.
A visual landmark in the same vein as Sydney Opera house but versatile in nature - to be used as a Gallery, an Opera House, a Theatre and small exhibition centre.
www.lineofsite.info /thames.html   (362 words)

  
 Rivers of Life: River Profiles - the Thames
The Thames is actually the combination of four rivers, the Isis, the Churn, the Coln and the Leach.
The country alongside the Thames is mostly rolling hills with farming and grazing being the main uses of the land until you get to London.
Emily Leach is the Curator at the River and Rowing Museum, Henley on Thames and Simon Read, the Environmental Protection Manager with the Thames Region Environment Agency.
cgee.hamline.edu /rivers/Resources/river_profiles/thames.html   (430 words)

  
 Inform 7 - 3.4. Regions and the index map
Thames Street at the Wherry Bridge has the description "To the southwest is the fishmarket; directly across the street is the entrance to a private alley through a brick archway."
Thames Street by the King's House is east of Thames Street at the Wherry Bridge.
Thames Street before Fort Carlisle, Thames Street by the King's House, Thames Street at the Wherry Bridge, Water Lane, Fishmarket, Fisher's Row, and Thames Street End are in Waterfront.
www.inform-fiction.org /I7/ex215.html   (1132 words)

  
 National Trust |Thames & Solent | House & garden highlights
The tenanted manor house lies at the heart of the Mottistone Estate, which offers delightful walks between the Downs and the coast.
One of the grand houses along the Thames, Ham is an outstanding example of 17th-century fashion with lavish interiors.
The house is set in extensive park and farm land.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-global/w-localtoyou/w-thames_solent/w-thames_solent-places/w-thames_solent-places-highlights.htm   (710 words)

  
 The River Thames Guide - thames cruises, thames boat hire, thames hotels, thames restaurants, boats for sale uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Also situated in the park is Queen’s house which was designed by Inigo Jones in 1616 and is situated symmetrically between the two buildings of the Royal Naval college when seen from the River Thames.
The house was given to Henrietta Maria by Charles I in 1635 and now the interior has been restored to its former glory in the style of the 1660’s.
From November to March the house is open from 10.00 to 16.00 and it is closed every day for lunch between 13.00 and 14.00.
www.riverthames.co.uk /gw/gwplaces.htm   (1119 words)

  
 Thames Valley with Oxford Travel Guide | Fodor's Online
Like other great rivers, such as the Seine and the Danube, the Thames creates the illusion of flowing not only through the prosperous countryside of Berkshire and Oxfordshire, but through long centuries of history, too.
Along the River Thames, scattered throughout the unfolding landscape of trees, meadows, and hills, are numerous small villages and larger towns.
The stretches of the Thames near Marlow, Henley, and Sonning-on-Thames are havens for relaxation, with rowing clubs, piers, and well-built cottages and villas.
fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=thames_valley@261&...   (238 words)

  
 Thames & Kosmos > Products > Power House
Power House provides an engaging introduction to regenerative energy sources while teaching basic concepts and principles in physical science.
We hope that building small models such as are provided in Power House will inspire you to plan and construct something on a larger scale.
The manual is organized around the story of a group of island dwellers who must learn to live sustainably using the resources available to them on their small island.
www.thamesandkosmos.com /products/ph/ph2.html   (532 words)

  
 Bexley Council - A206 Thames Road Improvement - Introduction
Bexley Council is currently upgrading the A206 Thames Road to a dual carriageway, thereby completing the dualling of the South Thames Development Route (STDR) within the M25.
On Saturday 17th March they will be in place outside Thames House near Mayplace Avenue to allow setting out to take place for the next stage of the carriageway construction.
While 1.5km of Thames Road will be widened to two lanes, traffic will continue to flow under the bridge in a single lane until the new railway bridge is built.
www.bexley.gov.uk /service/thamesroadimprovement/index.html   (1677 words)

  
 Thames Hare and Hounds - Thames Hare and Hounds
Thames Hare and Hounds - Thames Hare and Hounds
Thames and Oxford University fought out a competitive contest despite both teams losing personel to the relays at Sutton Park.
Thames finished 43rd at Sutton Park with a make shift team that required two late changes in the 48 hours before the race.
www.thameshareandhounds.org.uk /v3/index2.php   (525 words)

  
 The Thames Path National Trail
The Thames Path once again briefly leaves the river to pass through the lovely village of Shillingford, returning to the Thames just out of the village, and continuing to the edge of Dorchester.
The Thames is not navigable after a few miles west of Lechlade and so this is the first walk where the path does not follow the banks of the river for much of the time.
The final part of the Thames Path is from the town of Cricklade, to the source of the Thames, near Cirencester.
www.thames-path.org.uk /index.html   (1639 words)

  
 Flat shares and house shares all accross London to rent
The house is newly decorated with fully furnished rooms, and is specified to a high standard.
A large victorian house very close to new cross gate and new cross underground and BR stations.
The house benefits from marble bathrooms and newly decorated and furnished rooms, and is specified to a very high standard.
www.niceroom.co.uk /flatshares_london.php   (515 words)

  
 Redwood and its Treasures
In November 1818, house is purchased in Washington Square, Oliver Hazard Perry lived here a month or six weeks before ordered to Caribbean and South America.
This house remained in the family until 1865.
Silence prevailing, except for the sound of mournful music and marching soldiers, his procession went along Thames Street were his body was taken to Old Common Burial Ground and interred.
www.redwoodlibrary.org /notables/oh_perry.htm   (742 words)

  
 MyWestTexas.com - Midlander's light display makes mark in book |   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Thames has approximately 75 big items that span across his yard, which measures at 7,362 square feet.
The Teddy bear see-saw is also new this year and this is the first year that Thames has computerized his display by using Light-O-Roma, a software program that synchronizes the lights of the display, which includes glowing lollipops, a seal animated to life through the lights and a gleaming archway among other features.
Thames' lights have even attracted area school groups and retirement communities who come to see his creation.
www.mywesttexas.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=15776467&BRD=2288&PAG=461&dept_id=475626&rfi=6   (693 words)

  
 Henley-on-Thames: Thamesmead House Hotel - Traveler Reviews - Less than ideal for the money. - TripAdvisor
We stayed at Thamesmead House during Regatta Week, and were prepared to pay double the normal room rate of £125 (so £250) for the standard of hotel and convenience of it's location.
What I did not expect was to be woken at 4.30am by the waste lorry emptying bins at the pub opposite for 15 mins, then the bread van at 6'ish, and then the tanker for mobile toilets travelling up and down the road.
The owners told me they did not hear a thing as they are at the back of the house.
tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g186360-d304765-r5480534-Thamesmead_House...   (1033 words)

  
 News
It was the clinical side of the Sonoguide development which brought Thames Medical into the picture with their particular skills and extensive clinical knowledge.
Thames Medical was also founded in 1993 to market and service innovative technologies, specialising in emergency medical vital signs monitors.
It is this combination of skills that will enable the companies to deliver an unrivalled level of service to all of their current and new customers, and ensure a strength in depth for the future.
www.thamesmedical.com /compnews.html   (656 words)

  
 TET: Contacts, Map, How To Find Us & Links
The River Thames Guide is the one stop for everything you need to visit the Thames, from boat cruises to restaurants.
Thames 21 A conservation organisation that protects and enhances the Thames and its tributaries.
Thames Estuary Partnership Bringing together users of the river from Tower Bridge to the sea.
www.thames-explorer.org.uk /contact_&_links.html   (873 words)

  
 HomeschoolingSupply.com - $113.96 - Thames and Kosmos Power House - TK626112 - Thames and Kosmos - homeschooling ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Power House: Experiments in Future Technics provides an engaging introduction to regenerative energy sources while learning basic concepts and principles in physical science.
The kit focuses on the heat and light energy from the sun, the energy from the wind, as well as with electrochemical and plant energy.
With this Power House kit you can build a model house complete with solar panels, windmill, greenhouse, and desalination system.
homeschoolingsupply.com /Thames-and-Kosmos/Science-Kits-TK626112.htm   (214 words)

  
 Location - Ray Corner Guest House - Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England - near Windsor
Ray Corner Guest House is ideally located less than a mile from Maidenhead town centre.
We are 100 metres from the River Thames and Maidenhead Bridge with easy access to M4, M40 and M25 motorways.
Cliveden House and Dorney Rowing Lake are both a short drive away.
www.raycornerguesthouse.co.uk /location.php   (418 words)

  
 bed and breakfast henley, guest houses henley, hotels henley
One of many beautiful Georgian houses situated in the heart of Henley Denmark House is full of colour light and comfort.
Old School House is a recently renovated listed building situated in a secluded position yet right in the centre of historic Henley.
An elegant Regency-style town house, uniquely positioned on the riverfront in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, with stunning views of the river and Henley Bridge from most of the rooms.
www.henleyaccommodation.co.uk   (861 words)

  
 Mapledurham House | Museum/Attraction Review | Henley-on-Thames | Frommers.com
The Blount family mansion lies beside the Thames in the unspoiled village of Mapledurham.
In the house, you'll see the Elizabethan ceilings and the great oak staircase, as well as the portraits of the two beautiful sisters with whom the poet Alexander Pope, a frequent visitor here, fell in love.
The most romantic way to reach this lovely old house is to take the boat that leaves the promenade next to Caversham Bridge at 2pm on Saturday, Sunday, and bank holidays from Easter to September.
www.frommers.com /destinations/henley-on-thames/A24985.html   (349 words)

  
 Rent a house in England/house rental england: Marlow Bucks - House for rent Harleyford Estate, Buckinghamshire, United ...
Danesfield House Hotel located just 4 miles west of Marlow, Buckinghamshire enjoys commanding views of the River Thames and boasts a private health spa, two restaurants and is a grand hotel in which to hold your wedding
Rent a house in England set amidst the historic harleyford estate on the banks of the River Thames near Marlow in Buckinghamshire is this luxury two bedrom lodge.
A magnificent stately house with breathtaking views down to the Thames, the best place to stay is in their lodge house right on the water's edge.
www.homewoodlodge.co.uk   (2547 words)

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