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		Wollaton Park Golf Club, Nottingham's premier golf club, is truly regarded by many as one of the "Gems of Midland Golf".
		Wollaton Park Golf Club is situated only 1.5 miles from the busy city centre of Nottingham with all the modern shopping, hotel and entertainment facilities, yet such is the tranquillity of Wollaton Park that you will feel that you are in another world (see Maps).
		The park and woodland is a shelter for a wide range of wildlife which includes the famous herds of red and fallow deer which quietly graze as you progress around the course.
	www.wollatonparkgolfclub.com (341 words)

	Wollaton Wagonway Information
		The Wollaton Wagonway (or Waggonway), built between October 1603 and 1604 by Huntingdon Beaumont in partnership with Sir Percival Willoughby, is currently credited as the world's first wagonway and therefore extremely significant in the development of railways.
		Although modern historians are uncertain as to whether it evolved or was invented, it is known that, between the Autumn of 1603 and the 1st October 1604, a waggonway (wagonway) had been built near Nottingham in the English East Midlands.
		It ran for approximately two miles from Strelley to Wollaton to assist the haulage of coal.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Wollaton_Wagonway (565 words)

	Nottinghamshire: history and archaeology \| Great Houses of Nottinghamshire: Wollaton
		It is said that one of the late lords of Wollaton ordered this picture to be painted after he had seen the village boys quarrelling over their food which happened to be hasty-pudding.
		The great hall and the dining room claim the most interesting portion of the Wollaton collection of paintings, but as their position in the house is changed from time to time reference to their particular whereabouts will not assist in their identification.
		The staircase is situated on the north of the building on the ceiling Prometheus is represented stealing the fire from heaven in the presence of the gods and goddesses, who express their amazement at the sacrilege, while the walls are richly decorated with incidents from mythological history, painted by the same distinguished artist.
	www.nottshistory.org.uk /Jacks1881/wollaton.htm (2153 words)

	The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News
		Wollaton (often mistakenly spelt Woolaton) is an area in the west of the City of Nottingham, England.
		Wollaton is primarily situated in the City of Nottingham, although a small part of it is under the administration of Broxtowe borough.
		Wollaton is also noted for the existence of one of the earliest recorded railway lines in the world, the Wollaton Wagonway.
	www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Wollaton (669 words)

	Nottinghamshire: history and archaeology \| Brown's History of Nottinghamshire: Wollaton Hall and Lenton
		Wollaton Hall is one of the stateliest homes of which old England can boast, and the wooded park, where browse the frighted deer, surrounds it with all the beauties of nature, that give to country life its enchantment in both winter and summer.
		One of the most ancient monuments in the church at Wollaton is that to Richard Willoughby, who died in 1471, and Anne his wife, standing on the north side near the altar.
		In immediate proximity to Wollaton is Lenton, where William Peverel, in the reign of Henry I., founded and endowed a Cluniac Priory, the story of which, from its creation to its dissolution, is well told in the recently published history of the parish by Mr.
	www.nottshistory.org.uk /Brown1896/wollaton.htm (997 words)

	GENUKI: Wollaton, NTT
		"Wollaton is a parish and village in North Notts, hundred of Broxtowe, Radford union, County Court district and rural deanery of Nottingham.
		The pits of the Wollaton Colliery Company are at the west end of the village, and the Midland Railway branch from Radford to Trowell intersects the parish.
		Wollaton Hall was owned by the Middleton family, the records for which are held at the Archives in the Hallward Library at the University of Nottingham.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/NTT/Wollaton (290 words)

	Wollaton House Day Nursery & Pre-School
		Wollaton House is just a short drive from Nottingahm City Centre and enjoys easy access to both junctions 25 and 26 of the M1 Motorway.
		Nottingham University, The Queens Medical Centre and Boots are all within easy reach of the nursery.
		Wollaton House participates in the nursery education grant scheme for three to four year old children.
	www.wollatonhouse.com (78 words)

	History
		The City of Nottingham's purchase of Wollaton Hall and Park from Lord Middleton of the Willoughby family was completed on 18th May 1925, at which time Lord Middleton also offered the deer on the park to the city as a gift.
		The coal-mining Willoughby family had been landowners in the Wollaton area from the 13th century and built the present hall in the late 16th century.
		As the course neared completion the Wollaton sub-committee met again with the specific intention of forming a club with the draft rules being submitted to the council on 26th April 1927.
	www.wollatonparkgolfclub.com /history.htm (646 words)

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		Wollaton actually playing their first cup game (coin toss and forfeit had won the previous 2 rounds), won the toss and inserted on a strange wicket.
		Wollaton fielded pretty well, apart from a “Julian Clary attempt” by Saqib at fine leg (Ash’s words), as he missed a straight forward stop.
		Ratters was done by the wicket as he went for 0 in the first over, but Mike and Leaky with a stand of 81 in 21 overs seemed to have put Wolllaton in charge.
	www.wollatoncc.co.uk /reports/snibston.htm (520 words)

	EMDG - East Midlands Dowsing Group - Field Report: Wollaton Hall, July 2003
		It was a hot summer's day at Wollaton Park and, while the ice cream man, was doing a swift trade in 99s, the members of the East Midlands Dowsing Group, were near the stable block with their divining rods.
		A SPOKESWOMAN from Wollaton Hall says some of the trees do still stand from the 16th century when the hall was built and it was quite possible that the oak tree we dated could have been more than 300 years old.
		Wollaton Hall and the park were built on coal mines - which is how the Willoughby family made their money.
	www.btinternet.com /~eastmids.dowsers/fr_wollaton_hall_03-07-25.htm (2167 words)

	Ladyimps.com - The official website of Lincoln City Ladies Football Club - 08/04/07 Wollaton U13 (Away) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Emily R was able to twist and turn at the edge of the box and with the Wollaton defence hesitating she advance clean through but her shot was straight at the goalkeeper.
		A great run by Saff where she beat 2 players and put in a great cross, but it was the Wollaton defence who was first to react to clear the danger.
		Wollaton was at this stage only spasmodically breaking out of their own half, and Jemma and Sophie were able to sniff out any danger.
	www.ladyimps.com /content/view/485/5 (983 words)

	The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Wollaton Wagonway (or Waggonway), built between October 1603 and 1604 by Huntingdon Beaumont in partnership with Sir Percival Willoughby, is currently credited as the world's first overland wagonway and is therefore regarded as a significant step in the development of railways.
		Although modern historians are uncertain as to whether it evolved or was invented, it is known that, between the Autumn of 1603 and the 1st October 1604, a waggonway (wagonway) had been built near Nottingham in the English East Midlands.
		Earlier examples may have been built, but the Wollaton Wagonway is the earliest surface-level waggonway on record anywhere in the world, and is therefore believed to have been the first.
	www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Wollaton_Waggonway (495 words)

	Wollaton Hall Nottinghamshire
		The splendid Elizabethan rooms no longer exist as Wyattville remodelled the interior of Wollaton Hall in 1801 - 07. Soon after the end of World War I the house was abandoned by Sir Francis' descendants and all the furnishings removed.
		Today Wollaton Hall is owned by Nottingham City Council and used as a natural history museum.
		Wollaton Hall's sense of isolation still lingers in the park.
	www.touruk.co.uk /houses/house-nottinghamshire-wollaton-hall.htm (319 words)

	Wollaton Hall & Park (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Wollaton Hall is now re-open to the public following a major programme of restoration.
		Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, designed by Robert Smythson and completed in 1588, it is now the home to the city's Natural History Museum.
		Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, a vibrant exhibition space with a changing programme of exhibitions exploring art and the environment.
	www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk /sitemap/leisure_and_culture/museumsandgalleries/wollatonhall.htm (251 words)

	Wagon Way
		This breakthrough, the earliest rudimentary British railway to have documentary provenance, was the Wollaton Waggonway laid by Huntingdon Beaumont west of Nottingham and built to carry coal from his concessions near Strelley down to an existing coal wharf at Wollaton.
		The 1604 renewal lease indenture document confirms the right of Beaumont to carry coals "alonge the passage now laide with Railes" and it is the earliest document currently known to record the use of a waggonway/ railway in Britain, however primitive.
		Wollaton was a common factor and probably where Huntingdon Beaumont and the Smythsons' met.
	www.healeyhero.co.uk /rescue/history/wagonway.htm (662 words)

	Wollaton Hall
		This has been reduced this century to about 400 acres of parkland and gardens, and there was once an orangery (like the one still to be seen at Chatsworth in Derbyshire), although the Wollaton one has now disappeared.
		The line of oak trees in Wollaton Park is said to have been planted by him.
		Wollaton Hall is one of the principles centres for taxidermy.
	atschool.eduweb.co.uk /southwold/project/local/wollhall.htm (625 words)

	WOLLATON FC
		Wollaton FC were formed in 1954 and play at Wollaton Sports Association Ground sharing the ground with Wollaton Cricket Club.Originally in the Midland Amateur Alliance.
		Season 2004/5 saw Wollaton become one of the founder members of the Notts Senior League.
		Season 2004/5 saw Wollaton 1st winning both the Senior League and Senior Cup of the NSL.Wollaton 1st team won the League title again 2005/6 with the Reserves winning the Divison One Championship.
	wollatonfc.intheteam.com (246 words)

	Lenton Times - The Crane Houses Of Wollaton Park (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Wollaton Park Estate was conceived as a bold experiment in new building techniques, one on which the Council ultimately turned its back.
		BY this time, mid 1925, it was clear that a portion of the parkland surrounding Wollaton Hall was going to be given over for housing.
		The Council may have lost faith in the Crane house as an answer to the City's housing needs and returned to more traditional fare, but sixty years on it is fair to say that those houses in Wollaton Park appear to be in perfectly good order and well cared for.
	www.lentontimes.co.uk /oct88_05.htm (1307 words)

	Wollaton Hall and Deer Park (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Wollaton Hall,completedin 1588, has a particularly poignant story, since the house created for Sir Robert Willoughby at ruinous expense to impress the Queen Elizabeth the First never received a visit from her.
		Surrounding Wollaton is a 500 acre deer park offering beautiful walks.
		Many events are held at Wollaton such as craft fairs, plant fairs and antique fairs.
	www.infobritain.co.uk /Wollaton_Hall_and_Deer_Park.htm (161 words)

	Lenton Times - Sold! One Hall And Park (Site not responding. Last check: )
		For most residents to the west of the City, Wollaton Park must rank as the number one spot in which to get a bit of fresh air and the chance to stretch the legs without the need to leave Nottingham.
		The 10th Lord Middleton had recently inherited the Wollaton Estate from his brother and deciding the hall and grounds were surplus to requirements offered them to the City Council for the sum of £200,000.
		Initially they were somewhat concerned that the upper floors might not be sufficiently strong to carry the weight of all their museum exhibits but once reassured by the City Engineer they submitted their plans to the full Council.
	www.lentontimes.co.uk /oct88_01.htm (1294 words)

	Nottingham Artists Studios - contemporary visual arts and artists from the Notts area - Wollaton Street Studios
		The establishment of 179 Wollaton Street as Fine Art studios in 1985, continued the tradition of professional expertise and commitment, but with the vital added ingredient of a diverse artistic creativity that has become the hallmark of the artists who work in the Wollaton Street Studios.
		Wollaton Street Studios is located in a three storey building dating from the nineteenth century.
		In addition to the individual activity that each artist engages in, the studios also allow artists to undertake group activities such as Open Studios, when members of the public are invited to visit the studios.
	www.nottinghamstudios.org.uk /index.asp?pgid=2104 (351 words)

	Wollaton and Lenton Abbey Neighbourhood Watch and intelligence reporting system
		The Wollaton and Lenton Abbey Neighbourhood Watch Association is a democratically-organised collection of Neighbourhood Watch Schemes in the Wollaton and Lenton Abbey districts of the City of Nottingham and has been operational since October 2005.
		By bringing together Neighbourhood Watch Schemes into a Neighbourhood Watch Association, a wider community experience and support is forthcoming and the members of a Neighbourhood Watch Association have greater opportunities to influence locally and nationally those institutions responsible for law and order in their community.
		Although this site is designed for the Wollaton and Lenton Abbey Neighbourhood Watch Association, the Association is concious of its commitment to the community at large and would be happy to include pages for other community organisations (Residents Associations, Tenants Associations etc) in the Wollaton and Lenton Abbey Area.
	www.wollatonandlentonabbeyneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk (1148 words)

	The DiCamillo Companion - Database: History, Gardens, Movies
		The plan of Wollaton was taken from one of Serlio's books on architecture, to which Smythson added his own adornments.
		Wollaton is one of the finest Elizabethan houses in England and is frequently called one of the architectural wonders of Elizabethan England.
		Wollaton is set today (2006) in 500 acres of grounds 3 miles west of Nottingham city center.
	www.dicamillocompanion.com /houses_hgpm.asp?ID=2179 (243 words)

	Wollaton Village Day Nurseries - Childcare Services in Nottingham
		Wollaton Village Day Nurseries - Childcare Services in Nottingham
		The company is owned and run by a family group.
		The first Nursery was opened in the heart of Wollaton Village, hence the name, An extreme high standard of care and choosing to put a child's needs above all, has helped us grow into the group of Nurseries we are today.
	www.wollatonvillagedaynurseriesltd.co.uk (239 words)

	St Leonard's Church, Wollaton
		At the same time, we plan to relocate the ringing chamber to the ground floor of the west tower.
		Such a move would represent the most significant change to the ring of bells at Wollaton since the augmentation by Lord Middleton in 1737.
		We are fortunate to have a number of ringers at Wollaton who have considerable ability, many of whom have made it a life-long commitment.
	www.stleonardswollaton.org.uk /index/bells (1451 words)

	Roadworks Detail (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The final phase of a £370,000 investment in road safety along a 1.5 mile stretch of Wollaton Vale between the Priory Island and Balloon Wood cross roads is now complete.
		The Wollaton Vale speed management scheme began in March 2005 after investigations by the City’s Accident Investigation Unit revealed an unacceptably high level of accidents along this stretch of road.
		The scheme has introduced a number of measures along Wollaton Vale to improve safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists.
	www.thebigwheel.org.uk /roadworks/roadworks_admin/pages/detail1.php?id=74 (151 words)

	Wollaton Antiphonal - Special Projects - Manuscripts & Special Collections - The University of Nottingham
		The Wollaton Antiphonal is a 15th century Service Book.
		It is of great interest not simply as a survival of very fine late medieval English liturgical book production but because of its long association with one particular parish, Wollaton in Nottinghamshire.
		The Antiphonal suffered extensive damage over the centuries, and the evidence of damp and mould is still present.
	www.nottingham.ac.uk /mss/about/projects/conservation/antiphonal.phtml (247 words)

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