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  High cross - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
High Crosses exist in Celtic parts of Britain and Ireland ; the Irish High Cross has become more famous because of its distinctive shape (the ringed Celtic Cross) and the amount and quality of decoration.
The High Crosses were status symbols, either for a monastery or for a sponsor or patron.
The early 8th century crosses had only geometric motifs, but from the 9th and 10th century, biblical scenes were carved on the crosses.
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 TOTONICAPAM - LoveToKnow Article on TOTONICAPAM
Formerly Tottenham was noted for its greens, in the centre of one of which stood the famous old elm trees called the Seven Sisters ; these were removed in 1840, but the name is preserved in the Seven Sisters Road.
In the reign of Edward the Confessor the manor of Tottenham was possessed by Earl Waltheof.
William Bedwell, the Arabic scholar, was vicar of Tottenham, and published in 1632 a Briefe Description of the Towne of Tottenham, in which he printed for the, first time the burlesque poem, the Turnament of Tottenk-am.
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 wiki/High Cross Definition / wiki/High Cross Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
A High Cross is a standing cross A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars crossing each other at a 90° angle, dividing one or two of the lines in half.
Muiredach's Cross and West Cross at Monasterboice, County Louth County Louth (An Lú in Irish) is a county on the east coast of Ireland.
Doorty Cross, Kilfenora, County Clare County Clare (An Clár in Irish) is in the Irish province of Munster.
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 Holy Trinity Church, Philip Lane, Tottenham, LONDON N15 5GZ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Tottenham Bus Garage is opposite the church, and many buses stop next to the church, either in the High Road or in Philip Lane.
Tottenham High Road is part of the ancient Roman Road the Ermine Street which connected London with the north.
It was said that the cross stood in the midst of groves of oak trees, the simulacrum, or stone representation of Taute or Mercury.
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 Tottenham: Growth after 1850 | British History Online
Tottenham's change from a select residential neighbourhood into a crowded, lower-middle- and workingclass suburb was hastened from 1858, when the City merchants and gentry who hitherto had dominated the local board were replaced by men who worked locally, notably doctors and builders, and who saw the district as ready for development.
Tottenham High Road itself was a busy street, with few imposing buildings, often congested both by shoppers and by through-traffic.
Tottenham had 137,418 inhabitants in 1911, 146,711 in 1921, and 157,772 in 1931, while in Wood Green numbers rose more slowly from 49,369 to 50,707 and, in 1931, to 54,181.
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 Tottenham High Cross - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tottenham High Cross was erected in Tottenham sometime between 1600 - 1609 on the site of an earlier Christian cross.
Often mistakenly thought to be an Eleanor cross.
On entering Tottenham, on the right from London, is to be seen the following inscription over eight alms-houses:—
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 Towards Ware
Margary considered that the Roman Ermine Street, leading northwards from the Thames crossing, emerged from the eastern side of the original city and then, when the city walls were extended, through a gateway at Bishopsgate.
Waltham Cross is named after an 11th century stone cross erected by Tovi the Proud.
It is also the site of one of the twelve Eleanor Crosses erected by the King Edward I in 1291 to mark one of the resting places of his wife Queen Eleanor's body on it's journey from Harby in Lincolnshire to Westminster Abbey.
www.biffvernon.freeserve.co.uk /towards_ware.htm   (1038 words)

  
 Tottenham, London: SEP fights for class unity against racism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Tottenham is divided into 11 wards: Bruce Grove, Coleraine, Green Lanes, Haringey, High Cross, Park, Seven Sisters, South Tottenham, Tottenham Central, West Green and White Hart Lane.
The majority of the large fl and ethnic minority population living in the borough of Haringey is concentrated in the Tottenham constituency, with an average of 54% for the whole area.
To divert workers in Tottenham -- over 50% of which are non-white -- from his and his party's responsibility for the continuing attacks on their social conditions, he promotes racial disunity as opposed to class struggle and in this way sows the divisions the ruling class needs to prevent workers defending their own interests.
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 Tottenham Hotspur Ladies FC
With Tottenham riding high, the trip to East Ham to face West ham United reserves was one made in trepidation, as the Irons had always been tough opponents in the past and it was no different this time in a ding-dong battle that swung back and forth.
Tottenham were playing well now and felt they could get more out of the match, so stepped up a gear and after some good play, Meroulla was in the right place to slot home her second goal of the match.
While Tottenham were not put under sustained pressure, they made the most of their possession and with some better finishing, the margin of victory could have been greater.
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 Andrew Tottenham - Cross border betting
The massive increase in car ownership in the last two decades has revolutionised retailing and leisure time activities.  Britons are prepared to cross the channel to buy cheaper household goods, cars, alcohol and cigarettes.
EU officials believe this cross border trade will lead to a more efficient intra-European market, drive down prices and a convergence of tax rates.
Lack of financial scrutiny.  Many of the customers are people who own small businesses (bars, restaurants, shops, etc.).  Austria is an extremely high taxed country.  Many people owning small, cash businesses do not declare all their income, and are unable or unwilling to be seen playing under the possible scrutiny of the tax inspectors.
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 Old Tottenham-Pigot's 1839 Directory
TOTTENHAM Or, as it is commonly called, Tottenham High Cross, is a village and parish in the hundred of Edmonton; the parish comprising the several divisions of ‘High Cross’;, ‘Lower’, ‘Middle’, and ‘Wood Green’.
The present cross, near Tottenham green, which has superseded the one of wood, is an octangular brick column erected in 1600, and repaired and decorated with various architectural embellishments in 1809.
Tottenham and its vicinage are embellished with many handsome mansions and villas, interspersed with gardens, and numerous families of opulence are residents.
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 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
On entering Tottenham, on the right from London, is to be seen the following inscription over eight alms-houses:— :1600.
It is said that he lived in the house, now the George and Vulture Inn; at the entrance of which he had fixed the arms of England, in a garter, supported by a lion and griffin, and with the initials E.R.: over another door, 1587.
There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article Tottenham High Cross.
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 TOTNES, EARL OF - LoveToKnow Article on TOTNES, EARL OF   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
It was formerly a walled town, and two of the four gates remain.
Many old houses are also preserved, and in High Street their overhanging upper stories, supported on pillars, form a covered way for foot-passengers.
The castle, founded by the Breton Juhel, lord of the manor after the Conquest, was already dismantled under Henry VIII.; but its ivy-clad keep and upper walls remain.
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 ANTIQUE PRINTS OF LONDON AT ASH RARE BOOKS: LONDON N17 - TOTTENHAM
A most attractive antique print of the Cross, the Swan, the High Road, etc., originally produced for the part-work series "Views in London and its Vicinity" (London 1826-1834).
An attractive medley of views of old Tottenham - the three views (Tottenham Mills, the Rectory House and the George & Vulture) intermingled on a single plate.
A fine and scarce antique print of the old parish church and churchyard of All Hallows, Tottenham, by John Thomas "Antiquity" Smith (1766-1833), draughtsman, etcher, author, scholar and later Keeper of Prints at the British Museum.
www.ashrare.com /tottenham_prints.html   (1022 words)

  
 Somerset School
Sarah, Duchess of Somerset, died in 1692, and was buried in the chapel of St, Michael, Westminster Abbey.
The impression I gained, from references made to Her Grace, while I attended Tottenham Grammar School, were of a saintly old lady with an abiding interest in, nay fervour for, the education of boys.
In 1967 this was implemented in Tottenham by the amalgamation of TGS with Rowland Hill Secondary Modern School to form the Somerset School.
www.tgs-london.freeserve.co.uk /history.htm   (5589 words)

  
 GENUKI: Tottenham History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
TOTTENHAM, a parish and populous suburban district of London, hundred of Edmonton, county Middlesex, 5 miles N.E. of St. Paul's, London.
The parish, which is about 2½ miles in length and 16 in circumference, comprises High Cross, Lower, Middle, and Wood Green wards.
Near Tottenham Green formerly stood a cross, commemorating that spot as one of the resting-places of the corpse of Queen Eleanor, and hence the appellation High Cross.
homepages.gold.ac.uk /genuki/MDX/Tottenham/TottenhamHistory.html   (492 words)

  
 High Cross Encyclopedia Article, History, Biography @ Local Color Art   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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Information about High cross - A High Cross is a standing cross with a circle, made of stone and often richly ornamented.
High Crosses exist in Celtic parts of Britain and Ireland; the Irish High Cross has become more
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Archdiocese of Westminster
Such are the missions of Tottenham, opened by the Abbé (afterwards Cardinal) de Chevereux in 1794; Somers Town, opened by the famous Abbé Carron in 1808; Cadogan Terrace, Chelsea, opened by the Abbé Voyaux de Franous in 1812; and Hampstead, opened by the Abbé Morel in 1815.
He was early marked as a leader of men by the ability and energy with which he conducted St. John's Seminary, Wonersh, from its very foundation, endowing it with his high ecclesiastical ideals, and placing it amongst the leading colleges of England with a distinctive spirit of its own.
In the Diocese of Westminster alone the number of priests has been multiplied by five, the number of churches by four, and the Catholic population has been increased by one hundred and fifty thousand, during the same period of sixty years.
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 Old Tottenham High Road Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Or Tottenham High Road, principally that part of it between Tottenham High Cross and the Edmonton Boundary, although the bit between Stamford Hill and the Cross (N15) will get a look-in too.
Oh, and Tottenham korfball club — whatever korfball might be (sorry, korfball aficionados who might read this) — and Tottenham, Canada.
Thirdly, the High Road has been a major highway for the best part of 2000 years — although its route has inevitably gone a little awry over the centuries, it is still essentially part of ancient Ermine Street, the Roman road from London to Lincoln.
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 Tottenham in directory.co.uk
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Tottenham Hotspur Football Club fan, keep up with all the latest football news on Spurs plus fixtures and results with 4thegame.com.
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 List of illustrations | British History Online
Tottenham: the high cross and High Road in 1827, from the south.
Hendon: Brent Cross Fly-over and the North Circular Road from the north-east.
Tottenham: back view of the George and Vulture Inn c.
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 Glory Glory Tottenham Hotsblog
Cross examining witnesses is the fun part - provided it all goes according to your plan.
The judge was the same one I faced 1 year ago who ruled in favour of me, and for sure he is not an intimidating figure.
Everyone played their parts and the defence was particularly resolute in repelling the constant high balls towards the 2 heavy strikers.
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 LondonTown.com | High Cross Road Guide | High Cross Road London, N17, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London ...
High Cross Road is located in the borough of Haringey
The nearest underground station to High Cross Road is ' Tottenham Hale ' which is about 3 minutes to the East.
Tottenham Hale tube, Station Road, (3 mins to the East)
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/high_cross_road_3d5.html   (186 words)

  
 The London Bus Page's Routefinder - Route Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Tottenham Court Road - Holborn - Aldwych - Waterloo - Elephant & Castle - Southwark Park Road - Surrey Quays - Rotherhithe.
Tottenham Court Road - Warren Street - Camden Town - Kentish Town - Tufnell Park - Archway - Highgate - Muswell Hill - Friern Barnet - North Finchley.
Lewisham - Deptford - New Cross - Surrey Quays - Rotherhithe.
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 Links
Part of the proceeds from the sale of videos of the area that have been produced are donated to the Lowewood Museum, Hoddesdon.
TOTTENHAM HIGH ROAD is a site, continuing under construction, and dedicated to Tottenham High Road, N. 17, Tottenham High Road, principally that part of it between Tottenham High Cross and the Edmonton Boundary.
"TOTTENHAM and WOOD GREEN PAST and PRESENT" by Christine Protz and Deborah Hedgecock (Sutton Publishing - 2003) - a history of the two districts in photographs with references to Samuel South and Sons.
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 Transport Plans for the London Area - North
By May 2001, the pedestrian level crossing at North Weald station was open and adorned with signposts warning people to beware of trains: stiles had been constructed to take people into and out of the grounds of the former station.
In late 2000, South Tottenham was due to be rebuilt with shorter platforms.
The High Cross monument (one of the historic Eleanor Crosses) would have to be moved
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 High cross. Everything you wanted to know about High cross but had no clue how to find it.. Learn about High cross here!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Everything you wanted to know about High cross but had no clue how to find it..
This article is about Celtic crosses, for the Roman crossroads in England, see
Britain and Ireland ; the Irish High Cross has become more famous because of its distinctive shape (the ringed Celtic Cross) and the amount and quality of decoration.
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 THFCLatest2 - White Hart Lane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The entrance to the stadium is situated on the High Road via Bill Nicholson Way that is directly opposite the Tottenham Sports Centre on the South bound carriageway
From Waltham Cross or Tottenham Hale: Use North-South route Meridian Way (A1055) to Tottenham (Northumberland Park area).
Tottenham Hale Station (Victoria Line), is within 20 mins walking distance, or take a taxi from the taxi rank.
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 Knowhere Contacts UK: Tottenham
If you are single and looking for other singles in Tottenham for dating or just to chat, Knowhere's 2000 local message boards make it easy to get to know people in your area.
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For anyone interested in the local history of Tottenham (and indeed the rest of Haringey), there is Bruce Castle Museum in Tottenham which operates the local history museum and archive service for the borough of Haringey.
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 Muslim Communities in Europe: Britain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
He was spotted by a talent scout and began training with the famous Lyons club from the age of ten.
The other top Muslim footballer in the UK club Tottenham Hotspur, Omer 'Freddy' Kanoute is also from Lyons.
It has been reported that on his first day at work in 1974, he was refused entry into the station where he was to be based until a white officer vouched for him.
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