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Places to see in ( Lutterworth - UK )

Places to see in ( Lutterworth - UK )

Lutterworth is a market town and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The town is located in southern Leicestershire, 6.8 mi north of Rugby, in Warwickshire and 15 mi south of Leicester.

The name of Lutterworth is probably derived from the Old Norse name Lutter's Vordig meaning Luther's farm. Lutterworth was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The town was granted its market charter in 1214 by King John and continues to hold a market to this day, every Thursday. Usually there are up to ten stalls selling a variety of items from fruit and vegetables to clothes.

In the 14th century, the religious reformer Canon John Wycliffe was rector in Lutterworth's parish church of St Mary between 1374 and 1384, and it was here that he is traditionally believed to have produced the first translation of the Bible from Latin into English.
The Irish statesman Robert le Poer was parish priest here c.1318.
In the days of the stagecoach, Lutterworth was an important stopping-place on the road from Leicester to Oxford and London, and many former coaching inns remain in the town. The town also contains some historic half-timbered buildings, some of which date back to the 16th century.

Three railway stations have borne the name Lutterworth, but only one was actually in the town. The first was Ullesthorpe & Lutterworth, about 3 mi (4.8 km) to the north west, on the former Midland Railway (later part of the LMS) line from Rugby to Leicester, closed on 1 January 1962. The second was Welford & Kilworth, at one time known as Welford & Lutterworth, some 5 mi (8.0 km) east on the London and North Western Railway (also later LMS) line from Rugby to Market Harborough and Peterborough, closed on 6 June 1966. The third (the only one actually in Lutterworth) was on the Great Central Railway (later part of the LNER), the last main line to be constructed from the north of England to London, opened on 15 March 1899.

One of the established landmarks of the town is the 17th century building on the corner of George Street and Leicester Road, a tavern called the Cavalier Inn. The Cavalier Inn is located just on the northern edge of the town centre of Lutterworth and dates back to the 17th century. Although the building has been tastefully modified over the years, it still retains its rustic charm with granite walls and low ceilings and beams.

The architect of Lutterworth Town Hall was Joseph Hansom, who took out the first patent of the horse-drawn hansom cab. He also built Birmingham Town Hall. Another of the landmarks of the town centre is the thatched roof & timber framed building now known as the 'Shambles Inn'. This former abattoir and butcher's is the oldest timber-framed building in Lutterworth dating back to the 16th century, it was a first used as a public house in 1791 until 1840 it was then converted back to a home and butcher's shop. In 1982 it was converted back into a public house and named the Shambles.

Lutterworth lies on the A426 Leicester–Rugby road, adjacent to the M1 motorway at junction 20. It is also located within a few miles of the M6 motorway and A5 trunk road. The town once had a station on the Great Central Railway; however, since its closure the nearest railway station is now at Rugby. A southern bypass, the A4303, was opened in 1999, providing a route for traffic from the M1 to the A5 to avoid Lutterworth town centre.

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Visit Lancashire: Lancashire's Food and Drink

Lancashire is a food lover's paradise!

On a sunny summer's day, we spent a day with Visit Britain, showing them some of the food and drink treats we have to offer. Shopping for Lancashire goodies at Barton Grange, cheesemaking at Dewlay, a hearty lunch at the Clog and Billycock, finishing off with ice cream and beautiful scenery at Bashall Barn. Take a look at what we got up to, then follow our trail or discover your own taste of Lancashire.

Simon Entwistle's Top Hat Tours - Lancashire

The Ribble Valley has mystical legends and Simon Entwistle, dressed in his authentic Victorian costume, will be delighted to recount some of his favourites as he accompanies you on his guided walks exploring the haunted ginnels, cobbled streets and burial grounds in Clitheroe, Whalley, Blackburn, Accrington, Colne, Skipton, York and Kendal. Simon conducts the tour in his own graphical style, complete with resident ghosts and sound effects whilst recounting the history of these fascinating towns.
He also carries out guided heritage coach tours for groups for all the above towns and cities. In addition to this, he also provides tours in the Pendle Witch country and tours of the Ribble Valley. These originate from Oswaldtwistle Mills, Botany Bay, Chorley and Boundary Mills, Colne.

Simon attends many private parties and functions for his ghostly story telling. He has made numerous television appearances doing what he does best, and that is, story telling with a passion.
He is a regular guest at the Stirk House Hotel, nr Clitheroe, presenting on a variety of subjects, such as the Pendle Witches, British Heroes, British Villains, Jack the Ripper, The Battle of Arnhem plus many other Great British ghost stories.

Filmed and edited by Ben Niall
Audio by Matthew Phillip

Copyright 2016 The Rox Media Productions Ltd

Aviation Polo Challenge 2013

London, England, 23 July 2013 -- London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of Europe's largest business jet charter operators has locked wings with two other aviation companies in the most successful Aviation Polo Challenge to date.

Held on Saturday, 20 July 2013, at Hurtwood Park Polo Country Club in Surrey, the round-robin tournament featured three closely fought pro-am matches between LEA, top helicopter charter business RotorMotion and Stobart Air, the operator of London Southend Airport and Carlisle Lake District Airport.

The Aviation Polo Challenge was founded in 2011 by LEA and RotorMotion. LEA team captain and managing director George Galanopoulos says: Thanks to the welcome addition of a third polo team from the Stobart Group, this year's Aviation Polo Challenge has topped expectations. With a turnout of more than 300 visitors, the event has become a key summer fixture for the business aviation community. We are of course extremely grateful to the day's sponsor, Embraer Executive Jets, for its fantastic support for the third year running, and for providing us with a spectacular, family-friendly day.

Team captain Philip Louis Amadeus, managing director of RotorMotion, says: One of the joys of the Aviation Polo Challenge is that it develops great relationships. Although we operate in a fiercely competitive industry, we all make the most of this very pleasurable opportunity to strengthen our businesses partnerships on the ground.

Stobart Air was victorious in the Challenge, with a total of eight points. Team captain of Stobart Air, Edd Stobart, says: We are delighted to have been invited to compete in the Aviation Polo Challenge. It's great to see so many families coming together to enjoy an exceptional day's polo in glorious sunshine. We are, of course, also very happy with the outcome and look forward to next year's Challenge!

The winner's trophy was presented by Embraer's Simon Burrows and veteran English rock drummer Kenney Jones. In addition to having an exceptional music career with bands including The Small Faces, The Faces and The Who, Jones is a helicopter pilot, a passionate polo player and the owner of Hurtwood Park Polo Country Club.

Saturday's attractions also featured sumptuous barbeque-style cuisine from a traditional Argentinean asado, tempting many visitors to linger into the evening over a glass or two. Live music was provided by the Funkadelics.

The Mill, Batley - For a Little Fashion Magic this Winter

We are the UK's biggest retail mill, with 4 huge floors of fashion, furniture, homewares and gifts at permanently discounted prices of 30% and more from high street prices.

A department store, but with outlet prices.