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  Todmorden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Todmorden is a town in the county of West Yorkshire, England.
Todmorden is twinned with 2 towns, Roncq in France and Bramsche in Germany
The population of Todmorden in the 2001 UK census was 11,826 [1].
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Todmorden   (558 words)

  
 Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve - The Preserve
Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve is a 9 hectare natural area in the Don Valley, Toronto.
Subsequently, a flour mill and a brewery were built at Todmorden and by the mid-1800s it was an important and bustling industrial centre.
Todmorden was further transformed in the 1900s by the dumping of broken bricks from the adjacent Don Valley Brick Works, and later by the addition of fill from construction of the Don Valley Parkway about 1960.
www.hopscotch.ca /tmwp/preserve   (302 words)

  
 TODMORDEN - VISITOR INFORMATION
The thriving market town of Todmorden is situated in the Calderdale region of West Yorkshire next to the border with Lancashire.
Strong non-conformist, co-operative and self-help movements typical of the independent spirit of Todmordians, which is alive and well to this day with dozens of thriving clubs, societies, sporting and cultural organisations and a disproportionally large number of small businesses.
Todmorden was the first rural telephone exchange in Britain to be broadband-enabled due to public demand.
www.todmorden.biz /visitor_information.htm   (396 words)

  
 GENUKI: Todmorden, Lancashire genealogy
Todmorden with Walsden was in Lancashire prior to 1888, and after that became part of Yorkshire.
In 1835 Todmorden with Walsden was a township in the parish of Rochdale.
For probate purposes prior to 1858, Todmorden with Walsden was in the Archdeaconry of Chester, in the Diocese of Chester.
www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/eng/LAN/Todmorden   (334 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Todmorden
Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) is one of the most troublesome plants at Todmorden Mills, but when it was introduced to Canada in the late 1880s it became a popular garden ornamental.
It is now widespread in the Don Valley, and is well established at Todmorden where we have found at least five big patches.
We are pleased to announce the publication of Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve: Environmental Baseline Study by James Kamstra.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Todmorden   (437 words)

  
 Todmorden --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Surrounded by high moorland, Todmorden is a junction for east-west rail routes across the Pennines.
The metropolitan borough is part of the historic county of Yorkshire, except for a small area west of Todmorden that belongs to the historic county of Lancashire.
The bleak gritstone Pennine moorlands, with scattered sheep farms and reservoirs, rise to an elevation of 1,500 feet (457 metres)...
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9072727   (421 words)

  
 Over View of Todmorden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Also visible is one of the hillsides, or moors that surround Todmorden.
This picture, taken sometime in the late 19th century, shows a view of Todmorden when the Fielden's were still involved in the cotton weaving business.
Todmorden, and the surrounding communities of the north were immune to control from the upper classes, because the nobles didn't think that the area was worth much.
members.cox.net /jfielden/todmorden/overview.htm   (349 words)

  
 Saturday 19th October 2002 Pennine League Division 2 Todmorden 26   Keighley Albion
The second team were away to league leaders Todmorden last weekend and had a wealth of experience to call on in the team with Mark Kellett, Steve Bennett, and Simon Kelk taking to the field once more.
Todmorden had the better of the early exchanges with a couple of tries in the opening minutes but Albion settled down and began to dominate the game in the first half hour but were unfortunate not to have anything to show for the pressure they exerted in the first half.
Todmorden had other ideas however and increased their lead towards the end of the game.
www.angelfire.com /va3/fantasy2002/albion2002/season/oct19a.htm   (247 words)

  
 Fortunes made in business. The Fieldens of Todmorden
Nicholas was described as a yeoman, and yeomen the Fieldens continued to be from that period down to the concluding years of the 18th century, employing themselves in the farming of land and the manufacturing of woollen cloth.
More spinning wheels continued to be built and Todmorden was growing as a large population found its way to the place as operatives for Fielden Bros. In 1830 Messrs.
In 1869 the finest Unitarian church in the Kingdom was erected by the three Fieldens for £3600 and as a memorial to their father and uncles at a cost of £5400 Todmorden town hall was built.
members.cox.net /jfielden/fielden/article.htm   (1333 words)

  
 Todmorden Village Homes and Real Estate
Todmorden Village grew up around a complex of mills and a brewery that operated near the banks of the Don River beginning in 1795.
The Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum situated at the foot of Pottery Road and a small number of workers houses east of Broadview Avenue are vivid reminders of this pioneer community.
The history of the Todmorden area north of O'Connor is dominated by the Taylor family who came to the Don Valley in 1834.
www.rebeccalaing.com /4a_custpage_6555.html   (311 words)

  
 City of Toronto, Todmorden Mills - Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
Industries built along the Don River at Todmorden came to include a saw mill, grist mill, paper mill, brewery and distillery.
The Todmorden Mills Museum offers a range of curriculum-based education programs for school groups.
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre is operated by the City of Toronto with assistance from the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Tourism.
www.toronto.ca /todmorden   (246 words)

  
 City of Toronto, Todmorden Mills Museum - Wildflower preserve   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Todmorden Mills Museum complex includes 9.2 hectares of Don Valley greenspace.
This land is the focus of a regeneration project by the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve Committee.
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre is operated by the City of Toronto with assistance from the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation.
www.toronto.ca /todmorden/wildflower.htm   (89 words)

  
 Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve - Natural History
The species composition and abundance of plant and animal species that live in the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve today reflects both historical and existing factors.
One, the Skunk Cabbage, is quite common at Todmorden Mills.
The most conspicuous insects at Todmorden are the butterflies and dragonflies.
www.hopscotch.ca /tmwp/nature   (1259 words)

  
 Todmorden triggers ADSL checker first | The Register
Todmorden in West Yorkshire has become the first area in the UK to reach its trigger level to be converted to broadband.
Today's milestone comes despite Todmorden having a clutch of registrations deleted from its total after it was found that someone had artificially inflated the numbers.
However, while Net users in Todmorden are no doubt cockahoop at today's success, they are still a long way off from hooking up to ADSL.
www.theregister.co.uk /2002/09/09/todmorden_triggers_adsl_checker_first   (256 words)

  
 John Fielden
In 1822 Fielden was a founder member of the Todmorden Unitarian Society, a religious group active in the social reform movement.
He is buried in a simple grave at the Unitarian Chapel in Todmorden.
Todmorden lies in a beautiful valley, and on the hillsides are small farms; back about a mile are the moorlands, which could be made into fine farms, as the topography of the moors is more level generally than the enclosed land.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /IRfielden.htm   (1391 words)

  
 Todmorden Venues, Conference Meeting Rooms, Team Building, Room Hire, Accommodation, Coach, Car & Limousine Hire ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Todmorden Venue finding and Meeting Room Hire Sourcing the right venue or meeting room at the right price can be a daunting task, that's where we excel.
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Todmorden Corporate Accommodation We specialise in negotiating low rates for corporate clients requiring 50+ nights accommodation anywhere in the UK including Todmorden.
www.ukcorporatesolutions.com /services/city/655.htm   (1153 words)

  
 Todmorden - links to all the websites
Moorland above Todmorden is threatened by a new proposal for a huge trench and augur mine.
Ryan Lee's site has Todmorden connections and is, according to Ryan, "the literary equivalent of sticking your hand down the back of the settee and rooting for lost treasure and hairy boiled sweets".
Todmorden born/based artist specialising in homo-erotic paintings and portraiture.
www.todmorden.org   (1041 words)

  
 Todmorden to Littleborough (1) - Virtual canal trip along the Rochdale Canal
Todmorden Lock, number 19, alongside Rochdale Road, has had its tail gates replaced with a guillotine gate.
From Todmorden the canal turns southwards towards Littleborough and starts to climb steeply.
The Manchester to Leeds railway crosses on this ornate castellated bridge, seen from Shade Lock, with the Gauxholme locks visible beyond.
www.penninewaterways.co.uk /rochdale/rc7.htm   (117 words)

  
 Todmorden Workhouse and Poor Law Union
Todmorden Poor Law Union was formed on 15th February 1837.
Todmorden Poor Law Union was the one of the most vehement in its opposition to the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act.
Finally, in 1877, under threat of the union being dissolved, Todmorden became the last union in England to provide a workhouse when it erected one at Lee Bottom near Mankinholes.
users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/Todmorden/Todmorden.shtml   (451 words)

  
 Historic Chapels Trust -- Unitarian Church, Todmorden, West Yorkshire
Their first Meeting House in Todmorden was built in 1823-4.
The works so far have embraced the repair of the church roofs and stained glass, the rehabilitation of the listed lodge to form a residence for a caretaker, the refurbishment of the interior of the tower and smaller burial ground.
A regular working party of volunteers is undertaking landscaping works in the gardens and grounds from 1pm on the third Sunday of each month.
www.hct.org.uk /chapel3todmorden.html   (493 words)

  
 Todmorden Lions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Formed in 1979, Todmorden Lions Club is made up of a group of like minded men and women who enjoy working together as a team towards the common goal of helping the community.
We meet at The Social Club, Halifax Road, Todmorden on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 8:15pm.
This sign was presented by the club to the town of Todmorden to commemorate its Centenary Charter
www.lions105c.org.uk /todmorden   (83 words)

  
 Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion: Foldout   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Todmorden Industrial & Cooperative Society was established in 1846 by a group of local factory workers who protested against the prices of flour and other foods.
The rival Todmorden gas company was formed in 1845.
Because of opposition to the building of a Todmorden Workhouse, in 1844, the Union was given permission to abandon the requirement to provide a workhouse
members.aol.com /calderdale/mmt148.html   (1259 words)

  
 TODMORDEN HARRIERS ATHLETIC CLUB
Todmorden Harriers Athletic Club - running on the fells and roads in the Upper Calder Valley, Burnley and Rochdale area
Todmorden ('Tod') Harriers Athletic Club was founded in the late 1970's and has an active membership of around 120.
Each year the club stages four fell races and one road race and all members can compete in a 24 race Grand Prix series which is winnable by anyone due to points being awarded on a handicap basis.
todharriers.co.uk   (309 words)

  
 Domestic Burglary Reduction in Todmorden, England
During the four month period, from the start of the Smartwater project in October 2004 to the end of January 2005, there were a total of 24 domestic burglaries recorded in Todmorden, compared to 152 for the same period the previous year.
We have already seen massive reductions in domestic burglaries in Todmorden and that is not only down to Smartwater but to the hard work and commitment of the officers and police staff who are employed on a daily basis visiting people’s homes and installing this crime prevention solution.”
A dedicated team of officers who all live and work locally, the Burglary Reduction Unit in Todmorden (BRUT), is responsible for the day to day running of the project, managed by Sgt Joanne Flexney.
www.policeone.com /test/police-technology/press-releases/99326   (724 words)

  
 TODMORDEN ESTATE AGENTS - Property and houses for sale or rent in Todmorden and surrounding area.
TODMORDEN ESTATE AGENTS - Property and houses for sale or rent in Todmorden and surrounding area.
Let a good number of agents in Todmorden know your needs - our 'one e-mail to all Todmorden Estate Agents' button at the top of the homepage is ideal for this.
Standard lending ratios are usually three times the principal earner's gross income plus one times the second, or two and a half times joint gross income.
www.todmorden-estateagents.co.uk   (1201 words)

  
 Todmorden estate agents with property for sale - OL14, West Yorkshire, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Todmorden is a town in West Yorkshire, England.
The average selling price for property in Todmorden over the past twelve months has been £91,977.
Estate agents have been contacted by nine people using the Estate Angels service in Todmorden over the past twelve months, 71% fewer than during the twelve months beforehand and we processed four mortgage adviser contact requests here during the last twelve months, 89.5% fewer than the twelve months before.
www.estateangels.co.uk /place/22236/Todmorden   (387 words)

  
 A.C Recruitments - Employment Solutions Provider
ACR are a family run recruiting agency / business based in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, specializing in the recruitment of temporary and permanent staff.
As a Todmorden based recruitment agency, this allows us to provide staff for companies who are based not only in Lancashire, but also Yorkshire, as we have candidates based in all areas; Burnley, Rochdale, Halifax, Leeds and Manchester.
We have acquired a wide variety of temporary staff as well as permanent over the past 3 years, meaning that we can supply staff for office and industrial requirements.
www.acrecruitment.co.uk   (163 words)

  
 Todmorden Information Online - Places of interest & Attractions in and around Todmorden, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
If you have any news or information related to Todmorden or would like an article to be published in Todmorden Information Online, fill in a simple form or send it to us and we will do the rest.
Todmorden Information Online is part of the UK information network.
Todmorden Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Todmorden.
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 Facts about topic: (Todmorden)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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John Cockcroft (additional info and facts about John Cockcroft) who won the Nobel Prize (An annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace) for Physics (The science of matter and energy and their interactions) in 1951
the Todmorden Orchestra (A musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players)
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/to/todmorden.htm   (452 words)

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