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  Wells - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Wells is a small city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, nestling in the Mendip Hills.
Wells Cathedral is the cathedral of the Church of England Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Wells is part of the UK Parliament constituency of Wells, the current Member of Parliament is David Heathcoat-Amory of the Conservative Party.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Wells   (1222 words)

  
 Wells, Maine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wells is a town in York County, Maine, United States.
Wells originally included what is now Kennebunk until it was set off in 1820, the year Maine was set off from Massachusetts.
Wells is situated on the southern coast of Maine, surrounded by the following towns: Kennebunk to the northeast; Sanford to the northwest; North Berwick to the west; South Berwick to the southwest; and Ogunquit to the south.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wells,_Maine   (581 words)

  
 Wells - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Wells (England), municipal borough, market town, and ancient cathedral city in the county of Somerset, England.
Wells is located at the foot of the...
Wells, H(erbert) G(eorge) (1866-1946), English author and political philosopher, most famous for his science-fantasy novels with their prophetic...
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 Destination Guide for Wells : Enjoy England
Wells lies sheltered beneath the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, and combines a wealth of historic interest and beautiful architecture with its role as a thriving business and residential community.
Probably the finest national example of early English architecture, Wells Cathedral was largely built between the 12th and 14th centuries, but was itself a successor to a 7th-century church, founded by the Saxon King Ina.
The wells, which gave the city its name are now contained within the grounds of the Bishop’s Palace, still the residence of Bishops of Bath and Wells.
www.enjoyengland.com /where/destinations/south-west/somerset/wells.aspx   (222 words)

  
 Wells, Somerset, England - Wells Cathedral
88 KB Wells is a small cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, England, nestling in the Mendip Hills.
The name Wells derives from the three wells dedicated to St. Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral.
Wells is part of the West Country Carnival circuit.
www.travelbritain.com /England/Wells/index.html   (529 words)

  
 Wells, England
England > Somerset, England / Southern England > England - South Coast > England - South Coast - From Southampton via Weymouth to Teignmouth > Mendip Hills
Wells, situated 25mi/40km southwest of Bristol, is one of the most delightful little towns in England, and is a place in which time seems to stand still.
In 909 it became the see of a bishop, until this was transferred to Bath by the Norman bishop John de Villula in 1088.
www.planetware.com /england/wells-eng-smr-we.htm   (213 words)

  
 Wells City Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Wells Tourism (incorporating Wells TIC) Ltd. states that the details of accommodation are as submitted and are offered in good faith.
Bishop's Palace - The majority of the gardens, including St Andrews Wells are accessible by wheelchair, as are the ground floor rooms in the Palace, the Chapel of St Mark and the Holy Trinity, and the Henderson Tea Rooms.
Wells Museum - For a reduced rate there is limited access in the museum.
www.wells.gov.uk /site/tourism   (449 words)

  
 Wells - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wells is a small cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, England, nestling in the Mendip Hills.
Causing severe arguments between the canons of Wells and the monks of Bath until finally the joint title of 'Bishop of Bath and Wells' to be elected by both houses was decided.
Wells is a popular tourist destination, due to its historical sites, its proximity to Bath and Stonehenge and its closeness to the Somerset coast.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wells,_England   (1083 words)

  
 User Reviews and comparison blog on Wells - Overseas Attractions by ashford on MouthShut.com
Wells takes its names from the springs or wells in the city which were known during Roman times.
Wells is the only city in Somerset,but really it is a rural town, with a very laid back and relaxed ambience..
Located at the foot of the Mendip Hills, Wells may be small but it absolutely charming and visit it and you will see the reason why it is very firmly on the tourist trail and why it attracts countless foreign visitors.
www.mouthshut.com /review/Wells-31316-1.html   (569 words)

  
 Sabbatical 2001-2 : Wells, England : day 34
Because Wells is named for the artesian sources that bubble up between the palace and the cathedral, the palace is surrounded by a serious moat, complete with fish, ducks, and a family of mute swans that have been trained to ring a bell in the bishop's buttery when they're hungry.
The bishops of Wells have been a distinguished lot, going back beyond a famous fellow named Thomas Ken, who wrote some of the Anglican church's best hymns, and was also a famously honest man. He lived at a time of great men; his mentor was the churchman and fisherman Isaack Walton.
In England, if it has a cathedral, it's a city, and Wells is the smallest city in the U.K. On our second night in Wells, Rochelle and I walked around the cathedral close through a rosy sunset and long northern gloaming, and enjoyed the orderly calm and ancient resonance of this graceful little city.
www.solarnet.org /Travel/ENG/jour034.htm   (1039 words)

  
 Mermaids: Yorkshire Legends and Traditions of Wells, England
Springs and wells of water have, in all lands and in all ages, been greatly valued, and in some regarded with a feeling of veneration little, if at all, short of worship.
The tokens of medieval reverence for wells are abundant.
Whitaker remarks that the wells of Craven, which bear the names of saints, are invariably presided over by females, as was the case with wells under the pagan ritual, in which nymphs exclusively enjoyed the same honor.
www.angelfire.com /realm/shades/mermaids/mermaidslegendsyorkshire.htm   (264 words)

  
 Find New England Sites - WELLS G & H
Wells G and H were two municipal wells developed in 1964 and 1967 to supplement the water supply of the City of Woburn.
Both of the wells were shut down in 1979 and a supplemental water supply arranged for the city.
Fencing of one portion of the Wells G and H site has reduced the potential for exposure to hazardous materials at the site while final cleanup activities are being conducted.
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 Wells Hôtels - Hôtel Logement à Wells | England Royaume-Uni
The Ancient Gate House Hotel is probably one of the oldest and most interesting hotels in England.
The hotel occupies a very desirable position in the heart of the medieval City of Wells.
With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Wells, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your England visit.
www.simplehotels.com /fr/gb/wells   (262 words)

  
 Wells Cathedral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
A church was founded in the early 8th century near the source of the water supply, a great spring called Wells.
Wells is the first major English cathedral built entirely in the Gothic style.
Over a period of more than a hundred years the palace was enlarged, adding the Chapel, and later the wall, gatehouse, drawbridge, and moat.
www.bluffton.edu /~sullivanm/wells/wells.html   (261 words)

  
 Medieval Wells Cathedral : Preliminary Bibliography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Cockerell, C. Iconography of the west front of Wells cathedral, with an appendix on the sculptures of other medieval churches in England; by Charles Robert Cockerell.
The cathedral church of Wells; a description of its fabric and a brief history of the episcopal see by Percy Dearmer ; with 50 illustrations.
Robinson,J. Armitage 'Effigies of Saxon Bishops at Wells' Archaeologia lxv (1914) 95-112
vrcoll.fa.pitt.edu /medart/image/England/wells/Wells-Bibliography.html   (897 words)

  
 Experience England
The tallest spire in England (404 feet), on Salisbury Cathedral.
Although the purpose of Stonehenge is not totally clear, the position of the stones leaves little doubt that the circle is connected with the sun and the passing of the seasons, and that its builders possessed a sophisticated knowledge of arithmetic and astronomy.
Today was the perfect opportunity, as a Student Ambassador, to make contact and learn about the local community of Wells when giving a helping hand doing community service.
www.angelfire.com /super/people2001/England.html   (984 words)

  
 Wells, England. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
Technically the smallest city in the country, WELLS owes its celebrity entirely to its Gothic Cathedral (daily: May, June & Sept 7am–7pm; July & Aug 7am–8.30pm; Oct–April 7am–6pm; suggested donation £4).
Hidden from sight until you pass into its spacious close from the central Market Place, the building presents a majestic spectacle, the broad lawn of the former graveyard providing a perfect foreground.
Wells is not connected to the rail network, but its bus station, off Market Street, receives hourly buses from Bristol and Bath (less frequent on Sun).
www.hostelbookers.com /guides/england/wells   (123 words)

  
 Wells Cathedral, England
England > Somerset, England / Southern England > England - South Coast > England - South Coast - From Southampton via Weymouth to Teignmouth > Mendip Hills > Wells
St Andrew's Cathedral was begun at the end of the 12th century and was consecrated in 1239 after the first phase of building.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
www.planetware.com /wells/wells-cathedral-eng-smr-wec.htm   (258 words)

  
 Wells Cathedral - Wells, England, United Kingdom - Great Buildings Online
"Begun between 1183 and 1192, the construction of Wells Cathedral was completed in 1260 with the nave, the north porch and the west front.
From this point of view, the west front is typical: it unfolds impressively in width, punctuated by six buttresses which are obscured in the luxurious sculpture."
The vault, which springs from a series of Purbeck marble shafts, forms a netlike pattern, accentuated by intricate boxes of blind Curvilinear tracery.
www.greatbuildings.com /buildings/Wells_Cathedral.html   (260 words)

  
 Wells self-catering holiday barns - Holiday rentals in Wells, England - Book direct
Wells self-catering holiday barns - Holiday rentals in Wells, England - Book direct
Character cottage within short walking distance of the city centre, Wells Cathedral and all other amenities.
Wrinkle Mead is a recent barn conversion situated in the picturesque English county of Somerset.
www.holidaylettings.co.uk /wells   (124 words)

  
 Medieval Wells   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Yellow- bishopric of which Wells was the seat
Tradition says King Ina founded a college of secular priests at Wells around 705, and built a church os some sort for them.
Was a cathedral during the Anglo-Saxon period, but the seat of the bishopric was moved to Bath in 1090.
vrcoll.fa.pitt.edu /medart/image/England/Wells/main-Wells.html   (224 words)

  
 Wells Hoteles - Hotele Comodidad en Wells | England Reino Unido
Wells Hoteles - Hotele Comodidad en Wells
(Hotel is 5.6 miles from Wells - in the town of Shepton Mallet) (4 Estrella)
(Hotel is 9 miles from Wells - in the town of Shipham) (3 Estrella)
www.simplehotels.com /es/gb/wells   (253 words)

  
 Joanna Mary Wells ( - ) Artwork Images, Exhibitions, Reviews
Giovanni Battista Brustoloni, Wells in the Courtyard of the Ducal Palace, after Canaletto, 18th century
The two tapestry series of The Hunt of the Unicorn and The Lady and the Unicorn [another spectacular tapestry, held at the Musée National du Moyen Âge in Paris] particularly intrigued me with their rich combination of design, colour, narrative, na...
He is well known for his collaborative videos and media installations with his brother, Norman, which address cliches and myths of American culture (in...
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 Tunbridge Wells self-catering holiday homes - Holiday rentals in Tunbridge Wells, England - Book direct
Summary list of holiday homes in Tunbridge Wells - click photos for more details.
England > South East England > Kent > Tunbridge Wells > Mayfield
England > South East England > Kent > Tunbridge Wells
www.holidaylettings.co.uk /tunbridge-wells   (112 words)

  
 Wells City Badminton Club based in Wells, Somerset, England.
Wells City Badminton Club based in Wells, Somerset, England.
We are Wells City Badminton Club based in Bishop's Barn, Wells, Somerset, England.
We are a small, friendly club who also play in a league and are always interested in attracting more members.
members.fortunecity.com /wellscitybadmintonclub   (151 words)

  
 Lamson Library
Hydraulic Fracturing Of Drilled Water Wells In Crystalline Rocks Of New Hampshire
Bedrock Water Wells In New Hampshire : A Statistical Summary Of The 1984-1990 Inventory
The Creation Of A Community : The City Of Wells In The Middle Ages
www.plymouth.edu /library/opac/subjkey/wells   (148 words)

  
 Photo Index of Tony's Travels: England
Wells Cathedral, Wells, England (11/11/97, Large, Roll Notes)
The Wells Clock, Wells Cathedral, Wells, England (11/11/97, Roll Notes)
The Nave, Wells Cathedral, Wells, England (11/11/97, Roll Notes)
www.onhiatus.com /journal/journal.cgi/EnglandPhotos.html   (412 words)

  
 Pictures of England - Wells Bombardier
If you join the Wells Bombardier Club, you'll get alerts and news about new promotions and offers regarding Wells Bombardier and other Charles Wells beers.
As the 'Drink of England', Wells Bombardier seeks to celebrate the wonderful cultural, topographic and architectural heritage of our "green and pleasant land".
If you believe that one of the images in this gallery is not the work of the entrant, please let us know.
www.bombardier.co.uk /bombardier/promotions/pictures-of-england   (204 words)

  
 · fighting spirit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
The primary function of this website is to provide further information to supplement your training, regarding various aspects of Taekwon-Do and the martial arts.
The Wells based Taekwon-Do School, under the tutelage of Chief Instructor Mr Jason Burgess, trains under the identity of the Wells Ch'ang-Hon Taekwon-Do Academy.
The result is a blending of the traditional with the new; a strong physical Art backed up by a sound philosophy.
www.fighting-spirit.co.uk   (274 words)

  
 Royal Tunbridge Wells, England Copywriters - Copy Writer
Here are the most recent Royal Tunbridge Wells, England copywriter vendors that have requested a listing on Marketingtool.com.
Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Royal Tunbridge Wells copy writer featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
This copywriter services: Royal Tunbridge Wells, England from a local, regional or national office.
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 What's going on at the Wells?, England Tourism and Things to Do - IgoUgo
This is the spa that distinguishes Tunbridge Wells from plain old Tonbridge (note the o/u difference).
The Kent and Sussex Courier is Tunbridge Wells' newspaper.
Description: Famed only for producing disgusted writers of letters to newspapers, Tunbridge Wells is actually not a bad place at all, and as it's only an hour out of London, it's perfect for a little r&r from the bright lights of the big city.
www.igougo.com /travelcontent/journal.aspx?JournalID=12831   (368 words)

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