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  Wilton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilton, a town near Salisbury in the county of Wiltshire.
Wilton, a hamlet within Grafton parish in the county of Wiltshire.
Wilton Windmill, a windmill near Grafton in the county of Wiltshire.
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 Wilton, Connecticut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Today, Wilton is a highly-desirable residential community with fine open lands (a testament to its colonial farming roots), beautiful historic architecture and a wealth of excellent services.
Wilton's three elementary schools have class sizes ranging from 18 to 22 and a 19 to 1 student/ teacher ratio.
A strong sense of community in Wilton is illustrated by the large number of active clubs and civic organizations and the exciting cultural and recreational activities promoted by the town.
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 Wilton Connecticut Real Estate Guide
Nestled in the Norwalk River Valley in southwestern Connecticut, Wilton is a quiet, beautiful town in a bucolic setting characterized by rolling, wooded hills, winding roads, old stone walls, rippling streams and tranquil ponds.
Wilton is located 55 miles from mid-town Manhattan and commuters find the destinations of Fairfield and Westchester Counties, as well as New York City, easily accessible by road or rail.
Wilton is a town of growth and prosperity with a long-range plan to preserve its character and enhance the quality of life for its residents.
country-living-wilton.com   (279 words)

  
 Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In 1726 Wilton became its own parish and in 1802 was granted a Town Charter by the state.
Wilton was named after a town by the same name in England; where many of the original settlers emigrated from.
Wilton covers 26.8 square miles with a population of 16,500.
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 Wilton carpets custom made for luxurious hotels and exclusive interior design   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Wilton, the ancient capital of the early Middle Ages West saxons "Wessex" kingdom, is located in the south west of England and since the local downland supported the sheep that provided raw wool for the lucrative wool trade upon which much of the England's wealth was based.
The clothiers and Weavers of Wilton were so firmly established in their trade by 1699 that they succesfully appealed to King William III to confirm them in their privilegesand advertise their superiority and wer granted a charter of incoporation.
Wilton carpet can be woven with cut pile velvet, but and that is may be the main difference with axminster carpets, also with loop pile or eventually cut and loop pile.
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 Wilton's Music Hall
Wilton's Music Hall was the first and one of the most successful of London's music halls.
Known as "the handsomest room in town" Wilton's was a highly successful music hall for over a quarter of a century.
After years in a near-derelict state, Wilton's was taken over by Broomhill Opera in 1999, and is now the setting for a variety of operatic and theatrical productions.
www.chriswillis.freeserve.co.uk /wiltons.html   (303 words)

  
 Wilton, Connecticut - Official Website
Wilton is nestled in the Norwalk River Valley in western Connecticut.
Wilton's 17,633 residents live in an area of 26.8 sq.
Town of Wilton and State of Connecticut Tax Relief applications for Elderly or Permanently Totally Disabled Homeowners are now available at the Assessor’s Office.
www.wiltonct.org   (199 words)

  
 Wilton expecting BYU call - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
Wilton, who was without a contract at the time, told BYU officials he would not discuss any other job situation until the end of the season.
Wilton said his preference is to remain in Hawai'i, where four of his grandchildren live.
Wilton has referred to Stanhiser as "our No. 1 draft choice," and believes he has the potential to compete for a starting job in the middle.
the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2002/May/07/sp/sp02a.html   (845 words)

  
 GENUKI: Wilton Parish information from Bulmers' 1890.
Wilton was anciently the property of the Bulmers, a family of great reputation and large possessions in Yorkshire and Durham, long before the "base-born Norman" set his foot upon English ground.
Sir Ralph de Bulmer was lord of Wilton in 1310, and in that year obtained a charter of his demesne lands here.
In the reign of Philip and Mary, Wilton was granted to Sir Thomas Cornwallis, whose descendant, Lord Cornwallis, sold the estate to Mr.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/YKS/NRY/Wilton/Wilton90.html   (1077 words)

  
 Wilton Connecticut
Originally a part of the town of Norwalk, the land that represents Wilton was purchased in 1640 by Roger Ludlow.
Wilton was officially recognized as a parish in 1726.
In 1802, Wilton was granted a Town Charter by the Connecticut General Assembly and became a political entity independent from Norwalk.
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 Wilton, New Hampshire
Wilton's coach design for King George III's coronation was later used as a model for the Concord Coach.
Over fifty years, Wilton's population increased by a total of 1,791 residents, going from 1,952 in 1950 to 3,743 residents in 2000.
Wilton contains 25.6 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area.
www.nhes.state.nh.us /elmi/htmlprofiles/wilton.html   (314 words)

  
 Wilton Connecticut
The oldest surviving house of worship in Fairfield County is Wilton's Congregational Church built in 1790.
Education: Wilton's student population of nearly 3,000 is enrolled in the two elementary schools for grades K through three, one elementary school serving grades four through six, a middle school for grades seven and eight, and one high school for grades nine through twelve.
The Wilton Family YMCA consists of an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, racquetball, handball, squash and paddle tennis courts, an exercise room and Nautilus fitness center, a family recreation center plus an outdoor swimming area, pavilion, picnic facilities and fitness trail.
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 Wilton CT Restaurants, Restaurant Menu, Menus & Dining in Fairfield County from the Megasite Guide to Dining & ...
Wilton, Connecticut is another beautiful town in Fairfield County.
Cannondale Crossing is another part of Wilton which is like a little town in itself.
Wilton was a totally "Dry" town until several years ago when they began to allow BYOB and liquor in the restaurants.
www.culinarymenus.com /wilton.htm   (160 words)

  
 Wilton Connecticut
Wilton provides an exemplary level of support for education and has an award winning public school system.
Wilton is served by Norwalk Hospital, a modern, non-profit, medical complex that is affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine.
Wilton is home to three private clubs offering tennis and swimming, a country club offering golf, tennis and swimming, and a golf club.
www.country-living.com /wilton.htm   (827 words)

  
 Town-USA Wilton Connecticut
Located in Fairfield County, Wilton is north of the City of Norwalk, west of the Town of Weston, and east of the Town of New Canaan.
Wilton was first settled in 1701 as a northern district of Norwalk and was incorporated from Norwalk in 1802.
Wilton was a quiet agricultural community for most of its peaceful history.
www.town-usa.com /connecticut/fairfield/wilton.html   (247 words)

  
 Wilton, BYU talk women's volleyball - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
Wilton met with BYU officials yesterday on the Provo, Utah, campus.
Wilton is a Mormon high priest, and his wife, Ku'ulei, is a researcher for the church.
Wilton is in the final year of a three-year contract.
the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2005/Feb/12/sp/sp05p.html   (364 words)

  
 Wilton
Wilton, Alabama, United States [Town]; population was 602 in 1990; housing units was 228 in 1990; location is 33°5'N 86°53'W; land area is 0.83 square miles (532 acres); FIPS code is 82872 [SourceCBP]
Wilton, Maine, United States [CDP]; population was 2,453 in 1990; housing units was 1,067 in 1990; location is 44°36'N 70°14'W; land area is 4.08 square miles (2,612 acres); water area is 0.90 square miles (573 acres); FIPS code is 85815 [SourceCBP]
Wilton, Minnesota, United States [City]; population was 171 in 1990; housing units was 82 in 1990; location is 47°30'N 94°59'W; land area is 2.32 square miles (1,485 acres); water area is 0.04 square miles (27 acres); FIPS code is 70708 [SourceCBP]
www.placesnamed.com /W/i/wilton.asp   (782 words)

  
 WILTON
Wilton Bank - Wilton CT's Hometown Bank established in 1987, is firmly rooted in the Wilton community.
Wilton Library Association - Wilton Library Association serves as the public library for the town of Wilton.
Wilton Playshop - One of the longest-running community theatres in the northeast.
www.newenglandinfo.net /conn/fairfld/wilton.htm   (1626 words)

  
 Wilton on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Wilton was an ancient capital of Wessex and the residence of Saxon kings.
In the 9th cent., Wilton was the site of a battle between King Alfred and the Danes.
Wilton House, in which Philip Sidney wrote Arcadia, was partly designed by Inigo Jones.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/W/WiltonE1ng.asp   (449 words)

  
 Wilton House - Breathing new life into history
Wilton House is one of the Treasure Houses of England and whether you are a day visitor, group organiser, conference co-ordinator or event manager, you can be sure the house, its grounds, adventure playground and restaurant will promise an exciting and memorable day out.
The text and illustrations contained on this website are © copyright of the Wilton Estate, but may be reproduced without permission for personal use.
Wilton House takes no responsibility for any third party contents which you are able to access through this site.
www.wiltonhouse.com   (162 words)

  
 Wilton Cake Pans
In the '50s he began selling cake decorating supplies through his mail-order business and in 1962, Wilton's supplies found their way to retail store shelves.
Wilton is now THE name in cake decorating equipment, including their huge line of character cake pans, cookie cutters and toppers.
In fact, Wilton's Decorating Yearbooks from the '70s and '80s, which contain cake decorating tips and ideas, frequently sell for more than the pans.
www.bigredtoybox.com /cgi-bin/toynfo.pl?wiltonindex   (193 words)

  
 Wilton Park Conferences
Wilton Park is still actively carrying out its role as a forum for democracy building, post-conflict reconciliation and international dialogue first set by Winston Churchill 60 years ago.
The Council is seeking a number of new members, particularly with expertise in high level diplomacy, EU policies, banking and business affairs, the media and sustainable development.
Wilton Park has been influencing international decision-making for nearly six decades.
www.wiltonpark.org.uk   (295 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Wilton Abbey
Wilton is best known as the home of St. Edith, the child of a "handfast" union between Edgar, King of the English (944-75), and Wulfrid, a lady wearing the veil though not a nun, whom he carried off from Wilton probably in 961.
She built the Church of St. Denis at Wilton, which was consecrated by St. Dunstan, and died shortly afterwards at the age of twenty-three (984).
Edith became the chief patron of Wilton, and is sometimes said to have been abbess.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15647b.htm   (440 words)

  
 Wilton, Iowa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Wilton, (Ready for Tomorrow) is located in Muscatine and Cedar County and very close to the Mississippi and Cedar River.
Wilton is 30 minutes west of Davenport and 30 minutes east of Iowa City.
Wilton also has a Parochial School with 6 teachers and 52 students in grades K-8 and 2 pre-school programs with about 60 children.
www.netins.net /ricweb/community/wilton/wilton.htm   (1184 words)

  
 Wilton, Connecticut: Fire Department - Official Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Wilton Fire Department protects and area of approximately 26.8 square miles with a population of 18,000.
Wilton has two station stops on the Danbury Branch of the Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line, Wilton Center and Cannondale.
Wilton is located about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of New York City.
www.wiltonfire.org   (241 words)

  
 Bush and Wilton rotary valves, diverter valves, slide gate valves, diverter valve, rotary airlock, butterfly valve, ...
Bush and Wilton Limited and Bush and Wilton, Inc. are leading providers of rotary valves, rotary airlock, slide gate valves, diverter valves, pinch valves, rotary airlocks, butterfly valves as well as piping sections principally for handling of powders, flakes, chips and other dry materials.
Bush and Wilton Limited, located in the United Kingdom, is responsible for marketing products in all areas of the world outside of North America.
Bush and Wilton slide gate valves slides are sealed internally by a replaceable polyurethane or steel wiper ring.
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 Census Online. Early Census Data and Census Summaries for Wilton, Fairfield County, Ct.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
he present town of Wilton was a part of nearby Norwalk from the time that the land was purchased from the Indians in 1641 until the year 1802.
The first census that listed Wilton as a town was therefore the one of 1810.
The data for 1810 was taken from Census Microfilm Roll M252.1 and from the records of the Wilton Congregational Church as researched and provided by Robert H. Russell, Church Historian.
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 Wilton Main Street Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Wilton Main Street Association, a non-profit organization operated by a Board of Directors, focuses on downtown revitalization activities while emphasizing the downtown's architecturally significant assets.
In 1998 Wilton was selected as a NH Main Street Community and is a certified Main Street Community by the National Main Street Center.
Wilton has attracted new businesses so as to become a more vibrant and diverse community.
www.mainstreet.wilton.nh.us   (161 words)

  
 Wilton, AL News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Local news for Wilton, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
A zoning ordinance aimed at preventing Wilton from being overrun with mobile homes could leave the town's former police chief homeless.
A 20-year-old Wilton man sought in the shooting death of a relative has been arrested.
www.topix.net /city/wilton-al   (559 words)

  
 Wilton Leage of Women Voters
Wilton LWV's Opening Luncheon featured CCM's Mike Martin, who spoke about forms of town government in Connecticut.
You will find us working in more than 1000 communities, in 50 state chapters, and in Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
We study current topics and reach member agreement before taking a position on any issue; we take action on our positions—by lobbying, testifying, and writing—in order to influence public policy; and we never support or oppose specific candidates for elected office.
www.wiltonlwv.org   (127 words)

  
 Wilton --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Gregory, Wilton D. American Roman Catholic prelate, archbishop of Atlanta, Georgia (from 2005).
The Wilton loom utilizes the Jacquard mechanism for weaving patterned fabrics.
Wilton High School, Connecticut, U.S. Educational resource for students and teachers on this branch of science, provided by the Wilton High School, Connecticut, U.S. Includes biographies of chemists and physicists with information about their works.
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