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  High Wycombe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wycombe was completely dominated, socially and economically by the industry, so it came as no surprise that there were considerable problems of unemployment and social problems when the industry declined in the 1960's.
Wycombe is a town with a very diverse population; all kinds of different races and classes are housed in a small geographical area.
Wycombe was once renowned for furniture making (the town's football team is nicknamed the 'Chairboys') and furniture design remains an important element of the town's university, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/High_Wycombe   (3445 words)

  
 Wycombe Wanderers F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club are an English football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, currently playing in Football League Two.
Wycombe's main rivals are considered to be Colchester United.
Colchester and Wycombe were also involved in a two-horse race for the Conference title throughout the 1991/92 season, during which Colchester defeated Wycombe 2-1 at Adams Park with an injury-time wind-assisted winner from their goalkeeper, Scott Barrett.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wycombe_Wanderers_F.C.   (1046 words)

  
 Wycombe - TEAMtalk Football News
Wycombe boss Paul Lambert admits he is facing a goalkeeping dilemma ahead of Saturday's home clash with Chester.
Wycombe midfielder Matt Bloomfield suffered a setback on his return from injury after being replaced half an hour into his comeback match.
Wycombe boss Paul Lambert insists he is happy putting substance before style as his side continue their fine start to the League Two season.
www.teamtalk.com /football/wycombewanderers/0,16370,1859,00.html   (286 words)

  
 Remapping High Wycombe
Wycombe was a Lollard and Quaker stronghold for many years (Quakers still meet in Wycombe) and in their day they were viewed by the State in almost the same way that Islamic militants are today.
He'd ended up in Wycombe when he was looking for work, cycled up in the morning from Gloucester, got himself a job in one of the numerous factories, and was back home in Gloucester in time for tea.
The remapping is to be undertaken in collaboration with community groups in High Wycombe by staging a psychogeograpical event, a walk, a ‘derive‘ within the boundary of the re-development area, the results of which will be used to animate the town centre with a temporary art installation.
remappinghighwycombe.blogspot.com   (5187 words)

  
 Wycombe on the Net- News
Wycombe MP Paul Goodman said yesterday was "an inexpressibly sad day in a town where community relations are traditionally good." Wycombe has one of the highest percentages of Muslim populations in the country, most originating from Pakistan.
Wycombe midfielder Rob Lee, the former England international who had eight stiches to a face inujry after a foul in Saturday's first leg, is expected to be available to play.
Wycombe swimmer Simon Burnett will be in the pool for the 100m and 200m freestyle; Great Missenden gymnast Ross Brewer will be preparing for his routine, and rugby player Dave Seymour, from High Wycombe, is expected to be in England's rugby sevens side.
www.wycombeonthenet.co.uk /news.htm   (22664 words)

  
 High Wycombe
In 1203, the greater part of the manor which afterwards acquired the name of Bassetsbury, was granted to Alan Basset, Lord Basset of Wycombe, from whose family it passed by a female heir to the Despencers, and in 1326 reverted to the crown by attainder.
In 1332, it was granted to William de Bohun, and on a partition of the inheritance of that noble family in 1421, became again vested in the crown.
William Redhead the son was mayor of Wycombe in 1476.
met.open.ac.uk /genuki/big/eng/BKM/HighWycombe/Index.html   (2304 words)

  
 The District of Wycombe (Electoral Changes) Order 2002
Wycombe District Council shall make a print of the map marked "Map of the District of Wycombe (Electoral Changes) Order 2002" available for inspection at its offices by any member of the public at any reasonable time.
The Electoral Registration Officer[6] for the district shall make such rearrangement of, or adaptation of, the register of local government electors as may be necessary for the purposes of, and in consequence of this Order.
The areas of the new district and parish wards are demarcated on the map described in article 2.
www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2002/20021781.htm   (1483 words)

  
 Wycombe Abbey School - Admissions - Upper School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The examinations are held at Wycombe Abbey in early November prior to the year of proposed entry.
Any candidate living overseas who is unable to sit the papers at Wycombe Abbey must arrange to come for an interview with the Headmistress in the September or October before she takes the entrance examinations.
The Scholarship Examination is held at Wycombe Abbey in early November prior to the year of proposed entry.
www.wycombeabbey.com /admissions/admisupper.htm   (529 words)

  
 Wycombe Wanderers F C Rough Guide - 2003/2004 edition
Wycombe immediately gained their first League victory under caretaker Manager Neil Smillie before ex-England, QPR and Derby player John Gregory took the reigns after stepping down from a coaching role at Aston Villa.
By January 1998 Wycombe had fallen to 19th place in the table and in February the Club were rocked by another Managerial bombshell when John Gregory was poached by Aston Villa.
Wycombe are called the Chairboys because of the tradition of chair-making in the town of High Wycombe.
www.chairboys.ndirect.co.uk /onthenet/rough.htm   (3361 words)

  
 wycombe
Wycombe and South Bucks Minor Football League - Fixture dates and match results for 11-a-side Buckinghamshire Sunday leagues and cups for Under 11 to 16.
Wycombe Group of The Ramblers Association - Walks are held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays and range from half-day walks (approximately 3 to 5 miles) to full-day walks (approximately 6 to 18 miles).
Wycombe Radio - Details of activities and history, which began broadcasting in 1967 to Wycombe General hospital, and the service was later extended to the hospital in Amersham.
www.wycombe.org.uk   (3634 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - England - Nationwide: Wycombe sack Sanchez
Wycombe have started the search for a new manager after parting company with Lawrie Sanchez.
The defeat was Wycombe's seventh in 11 league games this season, with the side's only win coming at home to Stockport on the opening day of the season.
Wycombe are third-bottom in Division Two, having finished 18th last season.
soccernet.espn.go.com /news/story?id=279129&cc=5739   (798 words)

  
 WYCOMBE (officially CH... - Online Information article about WYCOMBE (officially CH...
WYCOMBE (officially CHEPPING WYCOMBE, also CHIPPING or HIGH WYCOMBE)
BOROUGH (A.S. nominative burh, dative byrig, which produces some of the place-names ending in bury, a sheltered or fortified place, the camp of refuge of a tribe, the stronghold of a chieftain; cf.
MAIN (from the Aryan root which appears in " may " and " might," and Lat.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /WIL_YAK/WYCOMBE_officially_CHEPPING_WYC.html   (1290 words)

  
 Buckinghamshire Constabulary - Chepping Wycombe
In the early 19th century two night watchmen were engaged to "police the town" of Chepping Wycombe.
William had been with Chepping Wycombe Borough Police since 1914 when he was appointed the first Police Inspector of Weights and Measures.
The officers were fully aware that this was the last ever parade to be held by the Chepping Wycombe Borough Police.
www.mkheritage.co.uk /bch/docs/chepping.html   (1614 words)

  
 Wycombe Liberal Democrats » Blog Entries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Nevertheless, Wycombe Liberal Democrats are delighted to know that the campaign for Cressex is being taken seriously - and that the much needed rebuild is now looking increasingly likely to happen.
The Muslims of High Wycombe are united with the rest of the town in condemning any illegal and criminal acts that would result in any harm whatsoever to the general public or property and also in stressing that its religion, Islam, prohibits any acts that result in the loss of innocent human lives. 
Wycombe Liberal Democrats are incensed at the decision by Conservative Controlled Bucks County Council to cancel the much-needed improvement works at Cressex School.
www.wycombelibdems.org.uk /index.php/category/blog   (950 words)

  
 BBC - Beds Herts and Bucks - Sport - Wycombe FC.
Find out where and when Wycombe Wanderers are playing in the 2006/07 season.
Wycombe reporter Ian Stringer looks at what the new season may have in store for the Chairboys.
Wycombe Wanderers' new manager will be the former Scotland captain Paul Lambert.
www.bbc.co.uk /threecounties/sport/wycombe_wanderers/index.shtml   (151 words)

  
 ChefMoz Dining Guide -- United_States/PA/Wycombe/The Victorian Wycombe Inn
While other tea rooms offer lovely mixed green and spinach salads with goat cheese, walnuts and delicious raspberry vinigarette, the Wycombe serves up a hunk of iceberg with one cucumber slice and a cherry tomato dry and then sends out a bowl of raspberry dressing, obviously bottled.
Perhaps some nice tea sandwiches...wrong again, roast beef on a dinner roll, shrimp salad on a not so fresh croissant (and not very good either) and ham and cheese on a dinner roll with scoop of german potato salad, along with a mini eclair, miniture cheesecake all the frozen variety on the same plate.
Oh yes, the Wycombe does not serve scones with their high tea.
chefmoz.org /United_States/PA/Wycombe/Victorian_Wycombe_Inn1020464124.html   (1572 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | Teams | Wycombe Wanderers | Faulconbridge joins Wycombe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Wycombe Wanderers have signed out-of-contract Wrexham striker Craig Faulconbridge.
However, while Wycombe are on the rise under the management of former Wimbledon player Lawrie Sanchez, Wrexham ended this season relegated to the Third Division.
Links to more Wycombe Wanderers stories are at the foot of the page.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wycombe_wanderers/1989157.stm   (258 words)

  
 Wycombe District Council - Museums and galleries
It is a great place to discover the fascinating and varied history of the district - and of course the renowned collection of Windsor chairs.
Come and discover the local history of Wycombe district including the nationally important furniture industry.
Wycombe District Council is not responsible for the content of external websites.
www.wycombe.gov.uk /museum   (165 words)

  
 Wycombe Abbey School - Admissions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Candidates at other schools, whether in the United Kingdom or abroad, should contact the ISEB directly to register their daughter for common entrance, and make appropriate arrangments for invigiliation.
A limited number of places are available to academically able candidates wishing to join Wycombe Abbey School in the Sixth Form.
A candidate is required to sit papers in the subjects which she is proposing to study for Advanced Subsidiary Level; these are based on the GCSE/GCE level syllabuses.
www.wycombeabbey.com /admissions/admissions.htm   (879 words)

  
 Wycombe District Swimming Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Wycombe and District swimmers took part in the final part of the Thames Valley League on Saturday April 1st at Amersham Pool.
Wycombe’s strength was some outstanding relay swims throughout all the age groups and some notable individual first places.
This was an outstanding team performance and an excellent result from the Wycombe swimmers.
www.wycombe-swimming.org.uk /record.jsp?type=news&ID=109   (113 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Wycombe wait on medical
Wycombe boss Lawrie Sanchez is poised to add Gavin Holligan to the Chairboys' squad pending the results of a medical.
The striker was released by West Ham in the summer.
Wycombe spokesman, Alan Hutchinson said: "He's been here on trial a couple of weeks and scored two goals in his first game against Crawley.
www.soccernet.com /england/news/2001/0806/20010806_wycombe_997106323.html   (126 words)

  
 wsab.co.uk
Wycombe will be looking to extend their winning run to five games when Chester visit Adams Park on Saturday.
Chris Palmer is set to be back in the Wycombe side within the next three weeks after dislocating his shoulder.
Wycombe will be looking to get one over their bogey side Macclesfield Town on Saturday.
wycombewanderers.rivals.net /?sid=947   (304 words)

  
 Wycombe Music
Highy Wycombe are stars in creating and showing their own face, in their own way, using their own influences.The 14 songs are dark, electronic, yet bright and danceable.
Trotzdem haben High Wycombe ganz klar ihren eigenen Stil, der sich nicht nur auf den dunkleren elektronischen Bereich bezieht, sondern sich auch einiger ausgesuchter Klangelemente der breit gefächerten Techno-Szene bedient.
Hig Wycombe scheinen die Formel gefunden zu haben, der elektronischen Musik wieder einen neuen kreativen Schub zu geben.
www.wycombemusic.de /wm_news.htm   (5596 words)

  
 Wycombe District Council - Household waste
There is a chargeable collection available from Wycombe District Council for bulky household items (items covered include domestic appliances, carpets, beds, furniture etc.) The charges are £26.00 for the first collection (of up to 4 items), £28.60 for any second or subsequent collections.
By post, giving details of the items and where they will be left for collection, making the cheque payable to Wycombe District Council.
Information about the location and opening times of household waste recyling centres in Bucks and which materials can be disposed of there.
www.wycombe.gov.uk /sitePages.asp?step=4&contentID=460&categoryID=444   (327 words)

  
 Wycombe Workhouse and Poor Law Union
Wycombe Poor Law Union was formed on 25th March 1835.
The Wycombe Board of Guardians had their first meeting on 27th May 1836.
The Wycombe workhouse site location and layout are shown on the OS map of 1897.
users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/Wycombe/Wycombe.shtml   (869 words)

  
 Wycombe Heights Golf Centre Loudwater
Set in a picturesque valley outside the town of Loudwater, Wycombe Heights Golf Centre provides the perfect blend of location, facilities and friendly welcoming service.
With the choice of two 18-hole golf courses, a 24 bay driving range, relaxed and comfortable clubhouse with extensive bar and catering facilities, and a private function room Wycombe Heights is ideal for;
Wycombe Heights Golf Centre welcomes golfers of all ages and abilities 7 days a week, and the clubhouse is open to all for refreshments, snacks and meals.
www.wycombeheightsgc.co.uk   (147 words)

  
 TheFA.com - Wycombe win
Roger Johnson scored in Wycombe Wanderers' win over Leyton Orient.
Wycombe Wanderers are TheFA.com’s Team of the Weekend after a morale-boosting 2-1 victory at high-flying Leyton Orient in League 2.
Wycombe, still reeling from Tony Adams’ decision to resign as manager, went into the match as underdogs.
www.thefa.com /Features/EnglishDomestic/Postings/2004/11/TOTW_Wycombe_22Nov04.htm   (239 words)

  
 Wycombe Radio
Wycombe Radio is pleased to announce they are back on air after a major refurb.
is operated by the Wycombe Hospitals Broadcasting Association, a registered charity.
All running costs are met by volunteers through membership fees, donations and fund-raising.
www.whba.org.uk   (102 words)

  
 Wycombe Abbey School
We regret that the Hee Jin Kim Concert in the Archer Recital Hall at Wycombe Abbey School on Saturday, 10th June has been cancelled.
Cheques will be returned to those who were kind enough to support this event.
Copyright 2003 Wycombe Abbey School, all rights reserved.
www.wycombeabbey.com   (145 words)

  
 mywycombe: home page
05/09/2006: Eden, High Wycombe update - 5 September 2006...
Or use one of the many other routes serving High Wycombe.
Visit this site regularly for up-to-date information on planned development works in the town centre and how they will affect you.
www.mywycombe.com /index.asp   (166 words)

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