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John West Hugall
John West Hugall ( – 30 October 1880) was an English Gothic Revival architect from Yorkshire. Career Hugall's works span the period 1848–78.Brodie, 2001, page 970 He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1871. He spent an early part of his career in Pontefract, Yorkshire.Poole & Hugall 1848, title page While there, he was Secretary of the Yorkshire Architectural Society (now the Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society). He co-wrote two books with the Rev. G.A. Poole: ''The Churches of Scarborough, Filey, And The Neighbourhood'' (1848) and ''An Historical & Descriptive Guide to York Cathedral and Its Antiquities'' (1850). Hugall seems to have moved his practice to Cheltenham by about 1850Pevsner & Cherry, 1973, page 341 and to Reading and Oxford by 1871. Work Buildings *St. Edmund's parish church, Wellingborough Road, Northampton, 1850 *All Saints' parish church, Durrington, Wiltshire, 1851 *St. Michael's parish church, Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sculcoates
Sculcoates is a suburb of Kingston upon Hull, north of the city centre, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. History Because of increased mobility of an increasing population, the parishes of Drypool, Garrison Side, Hessle Within, Marfleet, Newington, Southcoates and Sutton Within were abolished on 25 March 1898 and added to the parish of Sculcoates. In 1951 the parish had a population of 255,961. On 1 April 1974 the parish was abolished and became part of Kingston upon Hull unparished area. For many centuries, much of what was called Hull came within the parish of St Mary's Church. Sculcoates railway station closed on 9 June 1912. Amenities Sculcoates has a library, a post office, a high school, two primary schools and a swimming bath called Beverley Road Baths. The baths was opened in 1905, and underwent a £3.75 million refurbishment from June 2020 until reopening in August 2021. The baths are a Grade II Listed building In the United Kingdom, a li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Marychurch
St Marychurch is an area of Torquay, in the Torbay district, in the ceremonial county of Devon, England. It is one of the oldest settlements in South Devon. Its name derives from the church of St Mary, which was founded in Anglo-Saxon times. The ward population taken at the 2011 census was 11,262. History and topography The parish of St Marychurch, which dates back to the Saxon period, was called ''Sce Maria circean'' when the Domesday Book was written and then became ''Seintmariachurche'' in 1242. Notable former residents include 19th century zoologist and creationist Philip Henry Gosse, who lived at Sandhurst on Torquay Road (now called St Marychurch Road). The former town stretches from Plainmoor to Maidencombe and is known for its scenery, shopping precinct and neighbouring churches. These churches include: * St Marychurch Parish Church with its high tower, and Saxon font dating from around 1110 AD. On Sunday May 30, 1943, the main part of this church was destroyed by a Ger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Staunton, Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire
Staunton is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean in west Gloucestershire, England, close to the border with Wales. Location Staunton is 2.5 miles east of Monmouth and 2.5 miles north west of Coleford in the Forest of Dean, on the border of England and Wales. The main road which passes through Staunton is the A4136 road. History The name Staunton comes from the Old English words ''Stane'' (as in Stane Street) and ''Tun'' meaning "stony farmstead or settlement". Stane may also refer to six notable stones within the parish, including a rocky outcrop called the Frog or Toad's Mouth at the west end of the village. The Long Stone, a pillar of rock or possible standing stone (which may date from before 1700 BC), is visible on the Coleford road. The Broad Stone is the largest of several rocks in the fields of Broadstone Farm. The Buckstone is nearby, as are the Suck Stone and the Near Hearkening Rock. There is little documented history of the parish of Staunton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Garston
East Garston is a village and civil parish on the River Lambourn, about north of Hungerford in West Berkshire. The river flows through the village, dividing many houses from the main road, so that each has a bridge over the river to the front door. Toponymy East Garston was known by its earlier Saxon name ''Argeston'' until the end of the 19th century, and locals called the village Argeston into the early 20th century. The origin of the name is uncertain. It may have meant the "ton" of Esgar: a ton being a principal house for a lord, with surrounding dwellings for tenants. Government The civil parish of East Garston comprises the village of East Garston, together with a considerable area of rural downland to the north and south. The parish has approximately 226 dwellings. In 2011 the population was 449, in an area of . The parish has boundaries with the Berkshire parishes of Fawley, Great Shefford, Hungerford and Lambourn, and with the Oxfordshire parish of Letcombe Bass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welland, Worcestershire
Welland is a village and Civil parishes in England, civil parish in the administrative district of Malvern Hills (district), Malvern Hills in the county of Worcestershire, England. It has a combined Parish councils in England, parish council with Little Malvern, with 9 of the 11 councillors. It is about from the town of Malvern, Worcestershire, Malvern, 15 miles from the city of Worcester, and 18 miles from the city of Gloucester. It is surrounded by farms and common land, and is part of the informal region referred to as ''The Malverns''. Welland is a crossroads village in south Worcestershire situated almost mid-way on a minor alternative route between the cities of Worcester and Gloucester. The village is adjacent to Castlemorton, Castlemorton Common and lies beneath the southern end of the Malvern Hills. Its main event is the Welland Steam Rally that takes place each year during the last weekend of July drawing enthusiasts, steam engines, historic vehicles, a steam carn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chieveley
Chieveley is a village and large civil parish centred north of Newbury, Berkshire, Newbury in Berkshire, close to the M4 motorway and A34 road (England), A34 road. Chieveley services are within the parish. Geography A map of 1877 gave the area as . The landscape is of gently rolling chalk hills. The land is predominantly arable with some dairy, sheep and pigs. There is a healthy quantity of woodland and abundant wildlife. There is a network of green lanes and footpaths that afford good walking. The northern end of Chieveley village is known as Downend. As well as Chieveley, the civil parish also consists of the village of Curridge and the hamlet (place), hamlets of Oare, Berkshire, Oare and Snelsmore Common. The original parish also included Leckhampstead, Berkshire, Leckhampstead and Winterbourne, Berkshire, Winterbourne as well. The structure has been much affected by roads. The M4 motorway, opened in 1971, passes east–west through the middle of the parish and has done ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherfield On Loddon
Sherfield on Loddon—formerly ''Sherfield upon Loddon''—is a village and civil parish in the English county of Hampshire. It is located at , approximately south of Reading and north of Basingstoke. At the 2001 census it had a population of 1,594. This had increased to 1,644 at the 2011 Census, with a further 1,463 assigned to the Sherfield Park development on the edge of Basingstoke, prior to it being separated to form a parish of its own in 2016. Descent of the manor Sherfield on Loddon originally formed part of the Manor of Odiham, and did not, therefore, appear in the Domesday Book. FitzAldelin Odiham continued to be held by the king, until around 1167–68, the manor was granted by Henry II to William Fitz Aldelin, on the occasion of his marriage to Juliane, the daughter of Robert Dorsnell. He is reputed to have built the original Manor House. Warblington Juliane outlived her husband, and after she died, her estate was split up in 1205, when William de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Marcle
Little Marcle is a village and civil parish east of Hereford, in the county of Herefordshire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 152. The parish touches Aylton, Dymock, Ledbury and Much Marcle. Little Marcle shares a parish council with Aylton, Munsley and Pixley called "Pixley and District Parish Council". Landmarks There are 18 listed buildings in Little Marcle. Little Marcle has a church called St Michael & All Angels. There was previously another church on the site of All Angels which may have been part of Little Marcle deserted medieval village. History The name "Marcle" means 'Boundary wood/clearing', the "Little" part to distinguish from Much Marcle. Little Marcle was recorded in the Domesday Book Domesday Book ( ; the Middle English spelling of "Doomsday Book") is a manuscript record of the Great Survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086 at the behest of William the Conqueror. The manuscript was originally known by ... as ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Michael And St Mary Magdalene's Church, Easthampstead
The Church of St Michael and St Mary Magdalene, is the Parish Church of Easthampstead, Berkshire. The ethos of the parish is one of traditional worship allied to a liberal theology and inclusive approach to both social issues and theology. The church supports a large and growing congregation with activities and study groups for all ages. History The Church in Easthampstead has a very long history. Below are some of the listed highlights of the history. No record of the Church exists in the Domesday Book. 12th Century The earliest reference to the Church in Easthampstead is in 1159AD when Lawrence Abbot of Westminster granted 'the church of Jezhamstede' to Hurley Priory, 'so that they may observe and venerate the Festival of the Blessed Saint Edward the Confessor, who died January 5th, 1066'. This earliest mention of a church is supported by an order from Ralph de Arundel, prior of Hurley, in 1176AD, that "''Easthampstead Church shall pay a yearly pension of 4s. to Saint Mary, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanton Fitzwarren
Stanton Fitzwarren is a village and civil parish north-east of Swindon, in Wiltshire, England. It is within the area of the unitary authority of Swindon. Parish church The Grade I listed Church of England parish church of Saint Leonard has Norman origins:Pevsner & Cherry, 1975, page 477 the north and south doorways, the chancel arch and a window in the north wall survive from this period. The cylindrical font is an important Norman sculpture depicting eight virtues, eight vices, the Church, the Evil One and a six-winged seraph. The Norman building had an apse, of which the foundations were discovered during restoration work in 1865. The chancel was rebuilt in the 14th century with a flat east wall and east window. The bell tower was added in 1631. St. Leonard's restoration (1865) was completed by the Gothic Revival architect J.W. Hugall. In 1891 the nave was lengthened westwards and the south porch was added. During one of the 19th century rebuildings a new east wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Saints' Church, Lullington
All Saints’ Church, Lullington is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Lullington, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the 14th century. The spire, nicknamed Lullington Spud, was rebuilt in 1776. It was restored between 1861 and 1862 under the supervision of the architect John West Hugall and the contractor Elliott and Lilley. The main addition was a new south aisle. The gallery which blocked the tower was removed, and the tower arch opened up. The seating in the nave and choir stalls were renewed. The floor was laid with Minton tiles, with those in the sanctuary containing evangelistic symbols. A reredos was made from the alabaster slab which formed the old altar, and was inlaid with a centre cross of Rouge royal marble and Derbyshire Blue John, and four smaller Maltese crosses. The font was made of a bowl of Devonshire granite supported on five shafts of St Mary Church Torquay marble, raised on three steps of Mansfield stone. The restoration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernham
Fernham is a village and civil parish about south of Faringdon in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England. Fernham was historically part of the parish of Shrivenham. It was within Berkshire until the 1974 local authority boundary changes transferred the Vale of White Horse to Oxfordshire. Manor The manor of Fernham was in existence by the first half of the 13th century, when Juliana de Elsefeld quitclaimed six virgates of land at Fernham to William de Valence, 1st Earl of Pembroke. The Earl supported Henry III, but the rebel Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, defeated the King at the Battle of Lewes in 1264, and thereafter the manors of Shrivenham and Fernham were granted to his wife Joan de Valence, Countess of Pembroke, for her maintenance. Shrivenham and Fernham descended with the same heirs until Richard Talbot, 2nd Baron Talbot, died seised of the reversion of Fernham in 1356. Church, chapel and priory Fernham was part of the Church of England parish of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
