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  Encyclopedia: Whitchurch, Shropshire
Shropshire (abbreviated Salop or Shrops) is a traditional, ceremonial and administrative county in the West Midlands region of England.
John Thomas HOTCHKISS was born in 1580 in Whitchurch, Shropshire, England, died on 10 January 1665 in Whitchurch, Shropshire, Eng, and was buried on 10 January 1665 in Shropshire Co, England.
Thomas HOTCHKISS was born in 1611 of Whitchurch, Shropshire, England and died in 1693.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Whitchurch,-Shropshire   (662 words)

  
 Whitchurch, Shropshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Map sources for Whitchurch at grid reference SJ541415
Whitchurch is a small town in the north of the county of Shropshire.
Whitchurch has only one set of Traffic Lights but a good selection of shops inclusing Tesco, WH Smith, Iceland, Somerfeild and Lidl.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Whitchurch,_Shropshire   (242 words)

  
 GENUKI: Whitchurch, Shropshire - Extract from National Gazetteer, 1868
Whitchurch is a polling place for the county elections and a petty sessions town; it is also the seat of a new County Court and of a Poor-law Union.
Courts leet and baron are held in October at the townhall by the lord of the manor.
"EDGELEY, a township in the parish of Whitchurch, county Salop.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/SAL/Whitchurch/Gaz1868.html   (1025 words)

  
 BBC - Shropshire - Features - Whitchurch Town Guide
Whitchurch is the oldest continually inhabited town in Shropshire.
One of Whitchurch's most famous sons was the composer Edward German, whose name is still used on street signs up and down the town.
One of Shropshire's chain of market towns, Whitchurch was granted 'town' status in 1284, and was awarded a market charter in the 14th century.
www.bbc.co.uk /shropshire/features/places/whitchurch/town_guide.shtml   (695 words)

  
 Shropshire Tourism - Tourist Board Information, Accommodation, Attractions and Activity
Shropshire is bursting with things to do, in our award winning attractions, such as the Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Hawkstone Park and Follies and the Severn Valley Railway.
Shropshire is a gourmet's idea of Food and Drink Heaven with more Michelin Stars than anywhere outside of London not to mention the Rosettes and Blue Ribbons.
Shrewsbury is Shropshire's county town and is almost an island, encapsulated as it is in the meandering loop of the River Severn.
www.shropshiretourism.info   (1924 words)

  
 Shropshire
Shropshire was officially known by the name Salop from 1974 until local protest reversed the decision in 1980.
Shropshire County Council - North Shropshire District Council - Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council - Telford and Wrekin District Council
Shropshire's churches display a range of architectural styles: Heath Chapel, Edstaston, and Holgate are Norman; Acton Burnell is a perfect example of Early English; and the church at Tong is in the Perpendicular style.
www.fatbadgers.co.uk /Tourism/shrinfo.htm   (1172 words)

  
 Whitchurch Heritage & Tourist Information Centre, Attraction, Whitchurch, Shropshire - Shropshire Tourism
There is also a giant puzzle depicting a typical nursery rhyme theme created from an illustration by the famous Victorian Illustrator Randolph Caldecott and last but by no means least children can test their skills putting together the clock cogs to make the fingers turn and make telling the time fun.
The details displayed on this page are correct at the time of publication however, Shropshire Tourism would like to advise all visitors to check prices and opening times with the venue prior to traveling in case of changes that might have occured since the publication of this page.
Whilst Shropshire Tourism endeavours to ensure that the information on this site is correct, no warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and Shropshire Tourism does not accept any liability for error or omission.
www.shropshiretourism.info /attractiondetail.cfm?EstID=740   (515 words)

  
 Whitchurch Shropshire England United Kingdom Europe Regional
Shropshire StarEscaped prisoner hands himself inShropshire Star, UK - Jan 17, 2006A Shropshire man was today back behind bars after going on the run while...
Shropshire StarRoadworks bring chaos for driversShropshire Star, UK - Jan 16, 2006Much of Hadley, Leegomery and Wellington was gridlocked as drivers crawled along diversions put in place after the closure of Whitchurch Drive.
North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson and county councillor Tom Biggins are among thousands of people angrily opposing proposals to close Whitchurch Community...
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Shropshire/Whitchurch   (364 words)

  
 Whitchurch Shropshire tourist information guide- TourUK
Whitchurch A41 south from Chester, A442 north from Telford, A49 north from Shrewsbury.
Whitchurch is famous for cheesemaking and despite being in Shropshire is widely considered to be the home of Cheshire cheese. 
Whitchurch's most famous son is Sir John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, whose heart is buried under the porch of St Alkmund's Church. His fame is perpetuated in Shakespeare's King Henry VI, Part One. Other famous former residents include the Victorian illustrator Randolf Caldecott and the musician Sir Edward German.
www.touruk.co.uk /shropshire/whitchurch.htm   (494 words)

  
 Bon Accueil, Self Catering Accommodation, Whitchurch, Shropshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Set in unspoilt meadowland, one mile from the Shropshire Way and Llangollen canal, the property offers a high standard of accommodation with its own enclosed, south facing, private garden and separate play area with tower, swings and slide.
With Roman roots, Whitchurch is one of the oldest towns in the country and is an excellent base for walking or for cycling on our complimentary bikes.
Ironbridge, Wroxeter, Shrewsbury, Chester or the tranquillity of the Welsh Marches and Shropshire Lakes are all within half an hour's travel.
www.stmem.com /bon-accueil   (435 words)

  
 John HALES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
She was born about 1762 of Whitchurch, Shropshire, England.
Christened 24 NOV 1762 at Lilleshall, Shropshire, England the son of Richard HALES and Mary...
Christened 3 JUN 1781 at Wem, Shropshire, England the son of William HALES and Leah POWELL.
www.hales.org /hj15.htm   (5984 words)

  
 Whitchurch Workhouse and Poor Law Union   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Whitchurch parish was incorporated under a local Act in 1792.
Whitchurch's Local Act status made it immune from many of the provisions of the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act.
However in 1854, a new Whitchurch Poor Law Union was created which took in parishes from Nantwich and other adjacent Unions.
users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/WhitchurchSalop/Whitchurch.shtml   (356 words)

  
 Literary connections with Whitchurch, Shropshire
1596) was born in Alkington and educated in Whitchurch.
Reginald Heber (1783-1826), the hymn writer and poet was educated at Whitchurch Grammar School.
John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, was a Whitchurch man, a great soldier, whose body was brought back from Bordeaux to St. Alkmund's Church for burial after his death in battle.
www3.shropshire-cc.gov.uk /whitchur.htm   (178 words)

  
 Terraced House For Sale in Whitchurch, Shropshire. SY13 - The Little House Company.
Within walking distance of the town centre of Whitchurch which has numerous major banks, and well known shops.
Whitchurch train station is approximately half a mile.
The position in North Shropshire brings Chester, Wrexham, Crewe, Nantwich, Stoke and Shrewsbury within an easy drive, and makes Manchester Airport very accessible.
www.thelittlehousecompany.co.uk /property-for-sale-4-bed-Terraced-House-in-Whitchurch-Shropshire-SY13-06263.html   (351 words)

  
 Whitchurch from LiveJournal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The mental health job in Whitchurch is amazing, but if I succeed in this interview, I cant go messing them around should I manage to have best luck with one of the Cardiff thingums.
The Tale of Eric and the Dread Gazebo by Richard Aronson (aronson@sierratel.com)...In the early seventies, Ed Whitchurch ran "his game," and one of the participants was Eric Sorenson.
There are no lights but the moon and the distant glow of Whitchurch in the next valley, and the trees all bend around you and seem to close in behind you as you walk.
www.ljseek.com /search/Whitchurch   (843 words)

  
 Hotchkiss Family Tree   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Margaret was born about 1584 of Whitchurch, Shropshire, England, died in 1656 in Salisbury, England, and was buried on 1 January 1657 in England.
Sarah HOTCHKISS was born in 1616 of Whitchurch, Shropshire,, England, died in 1698, and was buried in May 1698/1700.
John HOTCHKISS was born before 25 March 1607 of Whitchurch, Shropshire, England and died on 16 May 1681.
www.colonialsandpioneers.com /hs1.html   (6777 words)

  
 January 1990-Cheshire/Shropshire-Whitchurch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Most of the walks are through gently undulating farm land and beautiful villages with meres dotted here and there as additional pleasures.
A toilet stop is available on the outward route and at Whitchurch, where Cafe facilities are available at the finish of the walk.
We proceed Northeast along the towpath of the Shropshire Union Canal, passing under the A49 and heading eastwards to Church Bridge Lock (562465) just North of the village of Marbury.
dspace.dial.pipex.com /prod/dialspace/town/pipexdsl/p/appm35/range/walks/1989-1990/jan.htm   (476 words)

  
 BBC - Shropshire - Community - Whitchurch town guide
Many of their timepieces can be seen around Whitchurch and beyond, including Australia, China and India (They even had a hand in the building of Big Ben in London!).
If all that sounds a bit too athletic for you, you may just prefer to relax in one of Whitchurch's many pubs.
A grandmother says she fears she may have to leave the country she has lived in for more than 40 years.
www.bbc.co.uk /shropshire/content/articles/2005/04/01/whitchurch_town_guide_feature.shtml   (657 words)

  
 Whitchurch Shropshire North West UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Whitchurch is a good base to explore Shropshire, North West UK.
Whitchurch Guest Houses offer comfortable yet very affordable places for your stay in Shropshire in the North West region of the UK.
Whitchurch Bed and Breakfast accommodation is an excellent option and offers a different experience to staying in a hotel.
www.bedsearcher.co.uk /habitation/whitchurch_sh.shtm   (189 words)

  
 Discounted hotel reservations around Whitchurch, Shropshire and throughout the UK
Comprehensive listing of hotels and places to stay around Whitchurch, Shropshire and the rest of Great Britain, all of which can be reserved on-line.
Below is a selection of hotels, guest houses, pubs, bed and breakfasts and other places to stay that are located around Whitchurch, Shropshire.
Standing in 4 acres of landscaped gardens in the beautiful, open Shropshire countryside, Albright Hussey is ideally situated just on the outskirts of the historic town of Shrewsbury.
www.hotelhound.co.uk /uk/shropshire/whitchurch   (1732 words)

  
 The Dukes, Halghton, Whitchurch presented by A1 Tourism
Situated in the heart of North Shropshire countryside, it provides a perfect rural retreat, yet is still within easy reach of Chester, Shrewsbury, Shropshire's Lakeland and the North Wales coast.
Then there are golf courses at Carden Park, Whitchurch and Hawkstone Park, local fishing, Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse just up the road - or borrow our mountain bikes to explore the lanes, which abound with wild flowers in spring and early summer.
Hanmer, with its impressive mere and medieval church is a short walk or bike ride away.
www.a1tourism.com /uk/dukes.html   (433 words)

  
 Beauchamp Family Genealogy
He was a very important figure in both the rebellion of Owain Glyndwr, the Welshman from 1400 to 1416, and later in the 'Hundred Years War', England against France, which virtually ended with his death.
And then he returned to Whitchurch in two pieces, 30-years apart - and there is a photograph of the fatal wound to his skull, (taken in 1874!) He lived at Blakemere, which was about one and a half miles from Whitchurch to the North-East, the town being about 20 miles north of Shrewsbury.
Afterwards, when the school children play their own battle games in the playground, the leaders all want to be Talbot and the little girls weep when he is killed." (from biography of John Talbot, from St. Alkmund's Parish Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire, England, where his tomb lies, now in the South Wall.
www.aritek.com /hartgen/htm/beauchamp.htm   (1316 words)

  
 Whitchurch, Shropshire companies - UK
Befesa Salt Slags Ltd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK Befesa Salt Slags offers a complete solution for the recycling of aluminium salt slag and drosses produced by primary and secondary aluminium smelters, aluminium oxides for the brick, block and cement industry.
Stelex Ltd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK Subcontract engineering services.
Banana-Rite, Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK Belting Solutions (Div of VSW Ltd), Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK Supplier of conveyor belts, covered belts, timing belts, drive belts, mesh belts, teflon belting, plastic modular link belts.
www.kellysearch.co.uk /gb-town-97000.html   (696 words)

  
 Shropshire Sheep - Shropshire 4 U   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This is the official site of the Shropshire Sheep Breeders Association and Flock Book Society of the UK...
Registry and breed association for Shropshire breed; offering information about the breed and national shows.
Today's Shropshire is one of the better dual-purpose breeds adapted to farm conditions.
www.dmfanucrepair.com /shropshire-sheep.html   (316 words)

  
 Whitchurch, Shropshire companies - UK - page 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Wem Carton Co., Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK Manufacturers of cardboard and corrugated boxes.
Whitchurch Business Centre, Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK Fully managed and serviced offices are available for rent in a prestigious list building in the heart of Whitchurch town centre.
Wootton and Wootton, Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK High and low voltage cable jointing, installations, pressure testing and switching cable laying
www.kellysearch.co.uk /gb-town-97000-2.html   (356 words)

  
 Geometry.Net - Composers: German Edward
Extractions: Edward German (originally Edward German Jones) was born in Whitchurch, Shropshire, in 1862, where, in his teens, he organised a local band and taught himself the violin.
He studied at the Royal Academy, was musical director of the Globe Theatre and composed popular music for plays such as Richard III and Nell Gywnn When Arthur Sullivan died in, German finished Sullivan's uncompleted The Emerald Isle.
He was knighted in He is buried in the Whitchurch, Shropshire cemetery, where the grave is signposted.
www4.geometry.net /composers/german_edward.html   (1194 words)

  
 Whitchurch Hotels UK - Hotels in Whitchurch Shropshire UK
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Whitchurch Hotels, England UK - Hotels in Whitchurch by price
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www.findhotel.co.uk /towns/whitchurch.htm   (109 words)

  
 The Town of Whitchurch in Shropshire, North Shropshire Council country of England, Midlands UK - Local Information ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Town of Whitchurch in Shropshire, North Shropshire Council country of England, Midlands UK News, Notices, Local Issues and Events
The Town of Whitchurch in Shropshire, North Shropshire Council country of England, Midlands UK Societies and Groups
The Town of Whitchurch in Shropshire, North Shropshire Council country of England, Midlands UK Local Broadband
www.ukvillages.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/villages/Whitchurch-Shropshire   (235 words)

  
 The Dukes, Bed & Breakfast, Whitchurch, Shropshire
A warm welcome awaits you at The Dukes, a beautiful half timbered former farmhouse dating from Tudor times.
Set in glorious grounds comprising lawns, established shrubberies and rose borders, an ancient dew pond and a tennis court and summerhouse, the house itself is full of character, affording a wealth of oak beams, and with delightful views from every window.
Shropshire hotels, inns, guest house, bed and breakfast, cottages, farmhouse bandb, Motels, self catering and arport hotel accommodation.
www.where2stay-uk.com /html/thedukes.html   (222 words)

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