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	London Hotel - The Apollo
		Known in mediæval times as Thorney Island, the site may have been first used for a royal residence by Canute the Great (reigned 1016 to 1035).
		The penultimate Saxon monarch of England, St Edward the Confessor, built a royal palace in Thorney Island just west of the City of London at about the same time as he built Westminster Abbey (1045 to 1050).
		Thorney Island and the surrounding area soon became known as Westminster (a contraction of the words "West Monastery").
	www.hotelapollo.co.uk /places.html (1306 words)

	NCAVEO - Thorney Island
		Thorney Island is a peninsula of land extending into Chichester Harbour, on the south coast of England.
		Thorney Island was a true island until the 19th century, but it is now connected to the mainland by a causeway of reclaimed land.
		Remote sensing research at Thorney Island began in the early 1990s, with a study by researchers from UCL which used data from an airborne multispectral scanner to investigate outflow from a sewage works located in the north of the island.
	www.ncaveo.ac.uk /test_sites/thorney_island (1229 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Thorney Island (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Thorney Island is an island (effectively a peninsula) that juts into Chichester Harbour in West Sussex.
		Thorney Island was also the eyot on the Thames upstream of mediæval London, where Westminster Abbey and Westminster Palace (now the Houses of Parliament) were built.
		Thorney, or the Eyot of Thorns, is described in a purported charter of King Offa, which is kept in the Abbey muniments, as a "terrible place" - to the delight of generations of the Westminster Schoolboys who are nowadays most of the inhabitants of Thorney Island.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Thorney-Island (1262 words)

	Thorney Island Sailing Club (Site not responding. Last check: )
		On 25th September 1933, Thorney Island came to the notice of the Air Ministry, when a Hawker biplane fighter crashed, killing the pilot, Sergeant William Molesworth Hodge.
		Thorney Island Sailing Club was formed in 1946 through the enthusiasm of airmen serving at the station.
		Although Thorney Island is no longer an RAF station, the Sailing Club is an integral part of the RAF Sailing Association which holds the lease for the premises and supports the club activities.
	www.thorneysc.org.uk /topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1 (412 words)

	Bogs, Brewing and Banqueting
		Thorney Island - 'the island of thorns' - was a marshy piece of land lying between two branches of the river Tyburn that flowed from Hampstead Heath down to the Thames.
		For that reason, the Romans chose Thorney Island as a good place to settle, and the area began to develop.
		A document of the Mercian King Offa in 785 refers to "the terrible place which is called Thorney Island".
	www.pm.gov.uk /output/Page176.asp (435 words)

	Wading Through Mud on Thorney Island · The Travel Cooler - travel articles and photographs
		Thorney Island, which was named after the Hawthorn bushes that grow on the island, is no longer an island, but a peninsula.
		The island was joined to the mainland in 1870 by 72 hectares of reclaimed tidal mudflats.
		Along the route we were warned by several signs not to stray from the path, as public access to Thorney Island is limited to the footpath.
	www.thecooler.info /travel/415.html (1000 words)

	Nature Notes
		One of two great white egrets which arrived on Thorney Island on 28th was still there among the little egrets on 2nd.
		Thirteen clouded yellow butterflies were on the island on 4th.
		On 5th October over 100 golden plovers were by the Emsworth Channel west of Thorney Island and a smaller group was visible from the Ship car park on the same day.
	www.havantnature.net /naturenotes.htm (1745 words)

	Bogs, Brewing and Banqueting
		Thorney Island - 'the island of thorns' - was a marshy piece of land lying between two branches of the river Tyburn that flowed from Hampstead Heath down to the Thames.
		For that reason, the Romans chose Thorney Island as a good place to settle, and the area began to develop.
		A document of the Mercian King Offa in 785 refers to "the terrible place which is called Thorney Island".
	www.number-10.gov.uk /output/page176.asp (433 words)

	Welcome to Thorney!
		The settlement of Thorney has a long history from the time when the island which is now the site of the village centre was in natural fenland.
		It is said that the monks of Thorney escaped the attack and helped to bury those of Peterborough.
		The village began a new phase of development in the twentieth century and expanded as new areas of one and two storey houses were developed.
	www.thorney.org /about_thorney.htm (275 words)

	News
		The Duchess heard Sir Jeremy Thomas, Chairman of the Trust, explain how the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is increasingly threatened by the pressure for development and that the Trust’s aim is to conserve the landscape and wildlife habitats of the area for future generations to enjoy.
		Working closely with the Conservancy and with the full support of the National Trust and both the County and District local authorities, the Trustees are keen to work with the harbour community to protect the very special nature of Chichester Harbour in the face of ever increasing pressure on all open spaces in southern England.
		Eames Farm, on Thorney Island, belongs to the county council at present, but there are plans to transfer the ownership of the 177 acres to the Trust.
	www.chichesterharbourtrust.co.uk /news.htm (893 words)

	Portsmouth to London Canal
		The canal would pass north of Thorney Island and Hayling Island to enter the Portsmouth section in Milton.
		Barges would therefore have to be towed by tug south of Thorney Island.
		The bridge to Hayling Island was under construction.
	www.portcanal.co.uk /porttoarundel.htm (757 words)

	Thorney Island Sailing Club
		Thorney Island Sailing Club is an RAF Sailing Association Club but allows 300 civilian (elected) members.
		Thorney Island Sailing Club is primarily an RAF club but we do accept members from other Services and membership is also available for retired service personnel and civilians.
		In addition you will need to meet with a nominated Committee Member to complete a "basic security check" as required by the army given Thorney Island is an active military base.
	www.thorneysc.org.uk /topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2 (576 words)

	Walk 2 - Thorney Island
		To call Thorney Island an island is now rather an anachronism for it has been joined to the mainland for more than 100 years.
		The wetland area to your right is the remainder of the channel around the island of Thorney which was successfully joined to the mainland in 1870 by the reclamation of 178 acres.
		Thorney was adopted by the Royal Air Force in 1935.
	www.stellingholidaylet.co.uk /walk02.htm (1262 words)

	Lord Roper of Thorney Island
		Roper, Baron 2000 (Life Peer), of Thorney Island in the City of Westminster; John Francis Hodgess Roper; Liberal Democratic Chief Whip, House of Lords, since 2001; Hon.
		The 30 acre island lay between two branches of the River Tyburn which flowed from Hampstead Heath to the Thames.
		The island was at one time flanked by two channels of the Tyburn River, which flowed where Downing Street and Great College Street now run.
	www.roperld.com /RoperLord.htm (765 words)

	Defence Internet \| Defence For... \| Thorney Island HIVE
		Thorney Island is a peninsula in Chichester Harbour, West Sussex, joined to the mainland by a causeway.
		The Island is picturesque and has a large area of sandy beach, which is easily accessible. At either side of the entrance to the Island are two small lakes, which are a haven for many different varieties of birds.
		The population of the Island is made up entirely of soldiers and their families of 47 Regt RA.
	www.mod.uk /DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/Hive/SouthEast/ThorneyIslandHive.htm (363 words)

	Defence Estates Website - Access/Recreation - Walks On MoD Land (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The island area comprises a mixture of open grassland (displaying a colourful variety of meadow plants in season), scrub and reed beds.
		Public access to the island is strictly limited to the footpath that runs around the foreshore (the Sussex Border Path).
		Thorney Island is part of the Chichester Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest and forms part of Chichester and Langstone Harbours Special Protection Area/Ramsar Site.
	www.defence-estates.mod.uk /access/walks/walks/walks_thorneyisland.htm (980 words)

	Spinal Research
		Spinal Research is organising a number of Sponsored Rides during the Spring and Summer of 2005.
		Enjoy a 7 mile ride (approx) around the unusual location of Thorney Island — which has jumps to suit all levels of experience for both horse and rider.
		Thorney Island also has a decent trial course.
	www.spinal-research.org /display_page.asp?section=events&id=55 (124 words)

	Thorney Island Hampshire Village England UK Thorney Island Community website
		Thorney Island Hampshire Private Schools, Colleges, Secondary Schools, Nursery, Primary Schools,.
		Thorney Island Hampshire Gardens, Stately Homes, National Trust, English Heritage, Scottish Heritage, Museums, Theatres, Cinemas, Attractions.
		Thorney Island Hampshire Old photographs of, old maps of, local photos, Genealogy, Famity, History, Heritage, Past, ancestors, ancestry.
	www.ukvillages.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/villages/England/Thorney+Island-Hampshire (180 words)

	Local bus, coach and rail information for Thorney Island
		Thorney Island is in the Hampshire County council area (Postcode: PO10).
		Information on hotels near Thorney Island is available here, holiday cottages are available in this area and other holiday accommodation.
		Details are also available for travel insurance and ferries from Thorney Island.
	www.carlberry.co.uk /rfnshowl.asp?L1=THO015 (258 words)

	The Birds of Sussex
		Great White Egret images from Thorney Island added Here
		Grasshopper Warbler image trapped and ringed at Whitbread Hollow added Here
		Images of the Thorney Island Spoonbill added Here
	www.thebirdsofsussex.co.uk (692 words)

	Thorney Island bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Thorney Island guest houses, hotels & other ...
		Thorney Island bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Thorney Island guest houses, hotels & other holiday accommodation and places to stay in Thorney Island.
		Thorney Island holiday accommodation and places to stay including bed and breakfast (B&B) in Thorney Island, cottages, guest houses, hotels in Thorney Island, chalets, holiday lets, flats & apartments, camp sites & caravan parks.
		Thorney Island is an MoD site and it is difficult for civilians to visit.
	www.gocoastal.co.uk /resort_guides/thorney_island (766 words)

	Hotels in Thorney Island Emsworth, Hotels near Thorney Island
		Inn Lodge Portsmouth is 8.15 kilometers from Thorney Island.
		St Andrews Lodge Hotel is 13.8 kilometers from Thorney Island.
		The White Horse is 13.84 kilometers from Thorney Island.
	www.starstay.co.uk /Sussex/Emsworth/hotels_in_and_near_Thorney_Island_1.htm (242 words)

	HAYLING ISLAND LIFEBOAT STATION
		To date there has been 76 requests for the Hayling Island lifeboats to be tasked to incidents.
		The yacht was found on a mooring off Thorney Island and the skipper of the yacht was taken on board the Atlantic and transferred to Sparkes Marina and an ambulance.
		Solent Coastguard requested the launch of the lifeboat to a boat that was reported to be in difficulty in either Mengeham Rythe or Mill Rythe.
	www.haylinglifeboats.org.uk /launches.htm (2293 words)

	THORNEY ISLAND
		THORNEY ISLAND.The short runway(12/30)became disused in later years.
		A recent view of Thorney Island from the air.
		This picture,by Tony Exelby shows XS 644,Andover C.1 with 46 Squadron at Thorney Island in 1975.XS644 was painted in a unique grey and green colour scheme with pale grey undersides.
	daveg4otu.tripod.com /airfields/tis.html (156 words)

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