Places to see in ( Rushden - UK )
Places to see in ( Rushden - UK )
Rushden is a town and civil parish located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. The parish of Rushden covers an area of some 9,000 acres, and is part of the district of East Northamptonshire. The Rushden-Higham urban area, which includes the adjoining town of Higham Ferrers, has an estimated population of 36,410.
ushden lies on the A6 midway between Bedford and Kettering. The southern limits of the town border on the county of Bedfordshire, and to its north lies the River Nene (locally pronounced Nen) which flows into The Wash. Rushden lies in a small valley, with a stream or brook known as Sidney Brook flowing through the centre of the town. During the late 1960s and 70s this stream was culverted to prevent flash flooding. From whichever way Rushden is approached, the streets and roads can be seen stretching out in the valley, with the spire of St Mary's church prominent above its rooftops.
Rushden's growth has resulted from a number of industries, including lacemaking and farming, and especially shoemaking and associated trades. In the mid-1900s there were well over 100 boot and shoe factories in Rushden but today there are only four shoemaking companies left in Rushden .
The former Rushden railway station is now owned by the Rushden Historical Transport Society, which operates a museum and real ale bar. The society often holds special events, including an annual 3-day transport cavalcade. The society aims to rebuild the branch line from Higham Ferrers to Wellingborough. There is also a privately owned museum in Rushden which is situated in the town's Hall Park. It is open between the months of May and October.
Rushden Hall is the oldest domestic building in the town, once owned by many families throughout the years including the Sartoris family and the Pembertons family. The hall now functions as the head office of the town council and some rooms are available for hiring. It lies in 32 acres (13 ha) of land which now is a public park (Hall Park).
At present, Rushden is one of the largest towns in the country without an operational railway station. However, there are proposals by The Association of Train Operating Companies to build a new railway station on the Midland Main Line (to the West of Rushden) to be known as Rushden Parkway. In terms of roads, Rushden is bypassed by the A6 which has connections to Kettering (Northbound) and Bedford and Luton (Southbound). The A45 connects Rushden to the East coast as well as Northampton and the M1 motorway westbound.
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#Fun In The #Snow Hall Park #Rushden
Great Morning in Hall Park Rushden in the Snow
Rushden, Northamptonshire 1981
A cine film of Rushden Northamptonshire in 1981. Travelling in a Ford Cortina MkII 1600. the sound track is from the car stereo.
Saturday Morning #Rushden High Street 20 May 2017
This Rushden High Street today soon we will have a large Shopping area opening called Rushden Lakes I just wonder what effect it will have on our High Street,Please make a comment on what you think about our High Street and the impact Rushden Lakes may have on it.
Armistice Day Flaming #Beacon Lit Hall Park #Rushden
End of Darkness Armistice Day --Flaming Beacons Lit across Britain to mark 100 Years since the end of world war one. More than 1,200 beacons are lit up and down the country.
#Pinders #Circus Hall Park #Rushden
We all a great time under The Big Top 1st April 2016
Rushden Parks & Lakes, Northamptonshire
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Sunrise and Dawn Chorus in Hall Park #Rushden
This morning at 05.45am I was in the park it was really Beautiful watching the Sunrise and listening to the Dawn Chorus
rushden fireworks 2008
firework in rushden 2008
Rushden needs to take one for the team
Rushden call's it the Stuart McCall 'Par Cark' and needs to take one for the team!
Smelly Screens & Moving Seats At The UK's First 4DX Cinema | Swipe
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Rushden Fireworks 08 Finale
Rushden Fireworks 2008
#Rushden in and around the town
This morning was very cold and frosty,so I thought I would take myself into town this video is a record of just how Rushden Town was.Song is Welcome Home by Steve Mitchenson
Places to see in ( Northampton - UK )
Places to see in ( Northampton - UK )
Northampton is the county town of Northamptonshire in the East Midlands of England. It lies on the River Nene, about 67 miles north-west of London and 50 miles south-east of Birmingham.
Northampton rose to national significance with the establishment of Northampton Castle, which was an occasional royal residence and regularly hosted the Parliament of England. Medieval Northampton had many churches, monasteries and the University of Northampton, which were all enclosed by the town walls. It was granted its first town charter by King Richard I in 1189 and its first mayor was appointed by King John in 1215. The town is also the site of two medieval battles; the Battle of Northampton (1264) and the second in 1460.
Northampton's royal connection languished in the modern period; the town supported Parliament (the Roundheads) in the English Civil War, which culminated in King Charles II ordering the destruction of the town walls and most of the castle. The town also suffered the Great Fire of Northampton (1675) which destroyed most of the town. It was soon rebuilt and grew rapidly with the industrial development of the 18th century. Northampton continued to grow following the creation of the Grand Union Canal and the arrival of the railways in the 19th century, becoming an industrial centre for footwear and leather manufacture.
After the World Wars, Northampton's growth was limited until it was designated as a New Town in 1968, accelerating development in the town. Northampton unsuccessfully applied for unitary status in 1996 and city status in 2000; the town continues to expand with many areas undergoing urban renewal.
Alot to see in ( Northampton - UK ) such as :
Wicksteed Park
Sywell Country Park
78 Derngate
Abington Park
Northampton and Lamport Railway
The Canal Museum
Cottesbrooke Hall
Boughton House
Rushton Triangular Lodge
Daventry Country Park
Deene Park
Kelmarsh Hall
Fotheringhay Castle
Rushden Transport Museum
Drayton Reservoir
Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust
Kirby Hall
Lyveden New Bield
Stanwick Lakes
Barnwell Country Park
Hunsbury Hill
Irchester Country Park
Canons Ashby House
Emberton Country Park
The Racecourse, Northampton
Beckets Park
National Trust - Canons Ashby
Brixworth Country Park
Fermyn Woods Country Park
Lamport Hall
Aspers Casino
Coton Manor Gardens
Rockingham Road Pleasure Park
National Trust - Farnborough Hall
Victoria Park, Northampton
Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows
Upton Country Park
Summer Leys
East Carlton country Park
Eastfield Park
East Carlton Park
Draycote Water
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Remembrance End Of World War One 100 Years #Rushden
This Remembrance Parade was a very special one. This was the exact time and date the first world war ended.
Rushden Zac got talent
Some of the buggbears in Zacs got talent in #Rushden I'm aware its not great quality not very good phone. but a proud moment to win Runner up
Snow at Rushden Lakes
Our man Aaron braved the snow and the ice on Monday to get some amazing shots of the Lake and the park here at Rushden Lakes in all of the snow!
ROCK VOICES CHOIR SING @ RUSHDEN HALL- QUEENS JUBILEE (walking on sunshine)
Monday 4th June 2012 Rock Voices Choir performed for Marian Holloman and over 350 people watching for the queens jubilee weekend, the rain came and went and the sun shone for the rest of the day !!
We did a live chat with BBC NORTHAMPTON and had a fantastic day ! want to know more on how to join us - ring 01536 521202 and quote 'you tube'
hayley@rockvoices.co.uk
rockvoices.co.uk
Flight #6 Rushden by drone
Rushden by drone from Hall Park
Expressions Rushden Hall Park 24.07.2010 035.mov
RAF Wings appeal 70th Anniversary of Battle of Britain event at Rushden Hall Park, Rushden, Northamptonshire.
'Hippy Hippy Shake'