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Wexham School

Wexham School is a co-educational community school in Wexham Court, Slough, Berkshire. Admissions The school opened in 1987, and serves students aged 11–18, with a sixth form created in 2006. In November 2017, the school was judged good in all categories by Ofsted and they said “the school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding”. In a recent inspection in 2023, the school was judged and continues to be a good school. Inspectors have said ‘ Wexham School is a friendly and highly inclusive school. References External links School Website
Weybridge Heath

Weybridge Heath is a part of Weybridge common, in South East England. The Heath comprises 47 acres (19 ha) of lowland heathland that runs from the deep cutting of the South West Main Line railway eastwards to Cobbetts Hill. To the west of the railway line, much of the original heathland is now occupied by Heathside School and Brooklands College. During the 1970s and 1980s the heathland fell into a poor state of repair because the surrounding brush was ill-maintained and coppicing, which is essential for the maintenance of small heaths, had ceased. Gradually, the area became more and more overgrown with newly grown brush composed of the saplings of deciduous trees, and became to resemble more of a young wood. Because the area used to contain many species of ants, rare birds and insectivorous plants, Surrey County Council embarked in 1989 upon a project to renew the heathland and encourage the return of the area to its original habitat type. The project consisted of the removal of many taller trees from a central portion of the site, and the clearing of brush from this area. The council hoped that the area would be returned to something approaching its former glory within a decade. Evidence of the re-growth of heathland is not great as of 2003, and some local residents are sceptical about the apparent defacement of the area, dubbing the cleared area "the bomb site". It was on the original heath in this location that British myrmecologist Horace Donisthorpe collected many of the ants from which he produced so many observations and deductions. References The Common Lands of Surrey Surrey Heathland Project Map sources for Weybridge Heath
Weymouth Pavilion

El Weymouth Pavilion (antiguamente llamado Ritz) es un teatro que abrió en el año 1908. Su edificio se destruyó en un incendio en 1954 y uno nuevo fue construido en 1960. Pertenece al Consejo del Borough de Weymouth y Pórtland (Dorset, Inglaterra), el que además se encarga de administrarlo. El teatro se encuentra sobre una península entre el puerto de Weymouth por un lado, y la playa de Weymouth y the Esplanade por otro. En 2006, se anunció que el complejo del Pavilion y sus alrededores serían completamente reconstruidos entre 2007 y 2011, a tiempo para los Juegos Olímpicos de Londres 2012. El nuevo predio de 4 hectáreas incluirá el teatro renovado, un centro de visitantes de la Costa Jurásica, una estación de transbordadores, un hotel 4 estrellas de entre 120 y 150 camas, un estacionamiento cubierto, una galería comercial, oficinas, departamentos de lujo y otros más económicos, casas, plazas públicas, ramblas​ y un puerto deportivo.​ Referencias Enlaces externos (en inglés) Weymouth Pavilion website (en inglés) Pictures of Weymouth Pavilion (en inglés) Weymouth Pantomimes (en inglés) Weymouth Pavilion Development
Wharfedale Hospital

Wharfedale Hospital (formerly known as Wharfedale General Hospital) is located in the market town of Otley, West Yorkshire, England, and is managed by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. History The facility has its origins in an infirmary built for the Wharfedale Union Workhouse on the Newall Carr Road in 1873. An infirmary with 70 beds was added in 1907 and was administered by the Wharfedale Board of Guardians until 1930. It went on to become the Otley County Institution and then became Otley County Hospital. The facility joined the National Health Service as Otley County Hospital in 1948 and later became Wharfedale General Hospital. In the 1990s it became clear the existing building was unsuitable for purpose. A new hospital was commissioned and the old site redeveloped into an estate called Wharfedale Park, with many of the original buildings being converted into flats. The new hospital, located just to the west of the old facility, was officially opened by the Princess Royal on 26 January 2005. The local Member of Parliament, Harold Best, was involved in securing the location of the hospital. See also List of hospitals in England Listed buildings in Otley References External links Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust website: Wharfedale Hospital
Whatley Quarry

Whatley Quarry, grid reference ST731479 is a limestone quarry owned by Heidelberg Materials (formerly known as Hanson UK), near the village of Whatley on the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England. The quarry exhibits pale to dark grey carboniferous limestone with a small area of overlying horizontally bedded buff-coloured Jurassic oolitic limestone forming an angular unconformity, with extensive dolomitisation of top of the Black Rock Limestone. There are abundant near-vertical fissures and joints near top of limestone with karst weathering and minor pinnacle formation. The quarry is linked by a freight-only railway line, part of the former Bristol and North Somerset Railway using trains operated by Mendip Rail, to a junction with the Reading to Taunton Line near Frome station. The quarry has been the object of protests against its impact on the environment and has had to appeal against planning application decisions because of the claimed derogation of river flows, groundwater abstractions and local springs due to historic dewatering associated with the quarry. There is a study centre for school children close to the quarry. References See also Quarries of the Mendip Hills
Wheatley’s Ait

Wheatley’s Ait oder auch Wheatley Eyot ist ein Werder in der Themse von ungefähr 8 Hektar Größe oberhalb des Sunbury Lock. Die Insel liegt im Post town von Sunbury-on-Thames, ihre Verwaltung ist jedoch im Borough of Elmbridge in Surrey, England. Scotland Eyot ist ein früherer Name der Insel. Sie gehörte im 19. Jahrhundert Thomas Vincent, einem Großgrundbesitzer aus Shepperton, der ein Verwandter von Edgar Vincent, 1. Viscount D’Abernon war. In der Volkszählung von 2001 wurden auf der Insel 31 Wohnhäuser sowie 12 unbewohnte Ferienhäuser gezählt. Beschreibung Die Insel ist in zwei Teile geteilt, die durch ein Wehr miteinander verbunden sind. Im flussaufwärts gelegenen Teil gibt es Wohnhäuser, Bootswerkstätten und eine Anlegestelle der Environment Agency. Dieser Teil der Insel ist vom Festland aus mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Der flussabwärtsgelegene Teil der Insel ist mit dem anderen Teil der Insel durch eine Fußgängerbrücke verbunden und eine nicht öffentliche Fußgängerbrücke verbindet ihn mit dem Sunbury Lock Ait. Auf dem flussaufwärtsgelegenen Inselteil stehen Wohn- und Wochenendhäuser. Der River Ash mündet am flussaufwärts gelegenen Ende der Insel in die Themse. Postleitzahlen TW16 6BU TW16 6DA Siehe auch Liste der Inseln in der Themse Einzelnachweise
Wheatley's Ait

Wheatley's Ait or Wheatley Eyot is an ait (island) in the River Thames of approximately 8 hectares (20 acres) on the reach above Sunbury Lock, close to the northern side and in the post town Sunbury-on-Thames however in the Borough of Elmbridge in Surrey, England. Detailed description Its long downstream part, separated by a narrow additional storm weir from the long upstream part, contains a few residential properties, some midsection boatyards, dredging facilities and moorings for the Environment Agency and is for its bulk accessed by a road and footbridge to the northern bank; its southern tip is accessed by footbridge from the southern, upstream part. This northern part links to Sunbury Lock Ait by a private footbridge across Sunbury Weir which is closed to the public. The upstream part consists only of houses and chalets in riverside plots of land and is accessed by footbridge from the residential road, The Creek, on the northern bank. A controlled third weir, Tumbling Bay, touching the south of Wheatley's Ait marks the start of a quite shallow creek used for kayaking and fishing. Wheatley's Ait ranges from 450m to 1.3 km from the parish church of Sunbury-on-Thames. Scotland Eyot is a former name. Thomas Vincent owned the land and Watersplash Farm in the 19th century prior to selling it, a Shepperton landowner related to Edgar Vincent, 1st Viscount D'Abernon., having acquired it from Thomas Carr. Demography In the 2001 census it was included in an output area the most part of which was in Walton on Thames but which contained 146 properties of which 31 were on the island and a further 12 were unoccupied holiday chalets or houses on the island; 16.8% of the population (291) were aged over 65, eight households had no car or van, 50.0% had one car or van. Only 14.5% of the 249 adults (of a population of 291) were "grade D or E" (semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers, on state benefit, unemployed, lowest grade workers) as defined by the 2001 census. 91.8% of the population stated they were ethnically "white British". 136 of the 172 workers worked full-time. 10.8% of the population lived in an apartment with a lowest floor level above the ground floor and not on the island. 13.0% of property was rented, three units (16% of this) as social housing. Three people worked in agriculture, hunting or forestry, just over double the average for the borough. Postcodes TW16 6BU TW16 6DA See also Islands in the River Thames References
Wheatley Windmill, Wheatley, Oxfordshire

Wheatley Windmill is an 18th-century tower mill at grid reference SP 589 053 between the hamlet of Littleworth and Wheatley in Oxfordshire, England. The windmill has an octagonal plan which narrows to form the circular rotating cap. History The first written evidence concerning the mill is dated 1671, describing it as being "in a ruinous condition" even then. In 1760, there was significant fire and wind damage. New machinery was installed in 1784, supplied by the Eagle Ironworks in Oxford. After 1914, the mill fell into disuse and disrepair. However, the Wheatley Windmill Restoration Society has been restoring the windmill since 1977 and it is currently open to the public. The Mill Building The octagonal shape of this 18th-century tower mill is distinctly unusual; there are only two or three such towers in the UK. The tower has three storeys. There are two fireplaces on the ground floor (some mills only had one, and others none at all) and a properly framed staircase leads to the 'stone floor', i.e. the first floor, where the mill stones are set. The original curved dome cap was copper clad and has been described as being 'picturesque without being elegant'. The windmill originally had four sails, which turned clockwise rather than the more common anticlockwise direction, although for a period it operated with only two sails. These were of the ‘common’ type, consisting of a wooden frame rigged with canvas that could be adjusted depending on wind conditions and the workload of the miller. The canvas used was similar to that used on Thames barges. See also List of windmills in Oxfordshire References External links Wheatley Windmill - Official Website Oxford Preservation Trust Award for Building Conservation 2010
Whickham School

Whickham School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in Whickham (near Gateshead) in Tyne and Wear, England. Formerly known as Whickham Comprehensive School, it opened in 1962 as a replacement for the small, 'all-age' Victorian school in the village centre; a much larger school was required due to the large house-building programme that was taking place. It holds around 1700 pupils between the ages of 11-19 and has 300 members of staff. It offers a range of vocational and traditional qualifications at Key Stage 4 and 5, including GCSE, BTEC, and A-Level. School performance The school has good academic achievement, and is the largest sixth form in Gateshead. The last Ofsted inspection judged the school as Good with five areas of the school judged Outstanding. The ‘Outstanding’ areas were: 1 - The quality of learning for pupils with special educational needs and /or disabilities and their progress 2 - The extent to which pupils feel safe 3 - Pupils’ attendance 4 - The effectiveness of care, guidance and support 5 - The effectiveness of partnerships in promoting wellbeing Fire On 21 March 2008, there was a fire which destroyed the staff room, library, two music rooms, sixth form common room, and study area. New and improved Sixth Form facilities opened ready for the academic year beginning in September 2009. Legal challenge to school uniform In June 1999, University Professor Claire Hale took legal action against the School when they refused permission to allow her daughter Jo Hale to wear trousers. Amongst others, the Equal Opportunities Commission decided to back the case. On 24 February 2000 the school avoided a legal battle by announcing that, in future, girls would be able to wear trousers. Notable former pupils Richard Brodie, footballer Mark Stoneman, cricketer for Middlesex County Cricket Club and England References External links School website
Whinfell Forest

Whinfell Forest is a small area of woodland in the parish of Brougham, Cumbria, south east of Penrith in Cumbria and just off the A66 road leading to Appleby-in-Westmorland. The forest is a short distance from the Lake District national park and is surrounded by a large number of woodlands west of the Pennines. It is notable today for the presence of Center Parcs and a red squirrel reserve. It was notable historically for its associations with Lady Anne Clifford, Brougham Castle and Inglewood Forest. History Whinfell Forest has existed since at least 1203 when it "formed part of King John's grant of the Barony of Westmorland to Robert de Veteripont". In 1283 it was divided between Isabella and Idonea, daughters of Robert II de Vieuxpont. It is frequently mentioned in the diaries of Lady Anne Clifford (1590–1676) as she travelled in the area visiting Brougham Castle and Appleby-in-Westmorland. Whinfell Park was at the core of the forest. Its proximity to Inglewood Forest meant that it was mentioned in court documents relating to disputes between the two areas. The park contained two frequently mentioned landmark trees: the Harthorn Tree and the Three Brother Tree. The Harthorn Tree had a hart's horn embedded in it. The Three Brother Tree was the sole survivor of three unusually large oaks called the Three Brethren. The site of the Harthorn Tree is marked on old maps. The name "Three Oaks" is used within the Center Parcs site. By 1779, the park had been divided into farms by enclosure. Today, the forest forms part of the Lowther estates. A large part of it is designated by Natural England as Ancient Replanted Woodland. Holiday village In 1993 a leisure resort was planned for the site under the proposed name "Lakewoods Holiday Village". The Rank Group constructed this as "Oasis Lakeland Holiday Village" which featured commercial restaurants and businesses such as Burger King and a Hard Rock Cafe. It was sold to Center Parcs in 2001 who removed the commercial ventures and now operate it as "Center Parcs Whinfell Forest". Whinfell Forest is the largest of Center Parcs' five UK holiday villages, with accommodation for 4,668 people in 861 units. Transport Stagecoach Cumbria operates one route out of the holiday park. The 104 to Penrith then Continues to Carlisle. See also List of ancient woods in England References
Whippendell Wood

Whippendell Wood (or Whippendell Woods) is an ancient woodland on the edges of Watford, England, covering an area of 165.3 acres (66.9 ha). It is owned and managed by Watford Borough Council. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and has held this status since 1954. Its present name comes from the Anglo-Saxon name "Wippa denu", meaning "Wippa's valley". History Whippendell Wood is an ancient woodland, meaning it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600. The wood was formerly part of the Cassiobury estate. There is an avenue of lime trees dating back to 1672, which runs diagonally through the wood. The northern section of the wood was replanted at some point in the 18th or 19th century. Other phases of clearing and replanting followed in the 1940s and 1960s. In 1987, a storm damaged many of the trees in the wood. Wildlife Whippendell Wood has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, due to its diverse range of fungi and invertebrates. Originally, it was listed in 1954 with Harrocks Wood, but was declared as an SSSI on its own in 1986. Flora A range of trees can be found in the wood, which is predominantly composed of oak, beech, ash and silver birch. There are also a significant number of cherry, hawthorn, hazel, holly and hornbeam trees. Sycamore trees are also found in the wood, but these are being felled as part of a management plan, as they are not native to the area. The wood is known for its bluebells, which are particularly prominent in April–May. There are also a few rare species of fungus, including Crepidotus cinnabarinus, which has only been recorded on three other occasions in the whole of Europe. First noted in the wood in 1995, samples are now kept at Kew Gardens. Fauna The wood is home to a number of bird species, including great spotted, lesser spotted and green woodpeckers, tawny owls and sparrow hawks. Mammals found in the wood include bats, badgers, and deer, namely muntjac and possibly roe deer. Present use The wood is open to the public, and there are several footpaths and orienteering routes through the wood. The wood is popular with dog walkers, and is also used as a shortcut to Cassiobury Park. Horses are not permitted into the wood, but a track for horse riders runs around the perimeter. Whippendell Wood has been used as a filming location for Star Wars; exterior shots for scenes set on the planet Naboo were filmed here for the 1999 prequel, The Phantom Menace. This was also a filming location for Return to Oz, being the site of Dorothy's old house and the ruins of the yellow brick road. Whippendell has also featured in television series such as Holby City and Silent Witness. Watford Borough Council own the wood, with their maintenance funded by income from filming and the Forestry Commission. See also List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Hertfordshire References
Уиппендел

Уиппендел (англ. Whippendell Wood, Whippendell Woods) ― древний лесной массив на окраине города Уотфорд, графство Хартфордшир, Великобритания. Занимает территорию площадью 66,9 га, которая управляется Городским советом Уотфорда. Имеет статус участка особого научного значения с 1954 года. Нынешнее название леса происходит от англосаксонского «Wippa denu» ― «долина Уиппа». Лес открыт для посетителей. Через него проходят несколько пешеходных дорожек и маршрутов для спортивного ориентирования. Лес пользуется популярностью у собачников, здесь также пролегает тропа в парк Кассиобери. Лошади в лес не допускаются, хотя по периметру проходит дорога для всадников. Лесом управляет городской совет Уотфорда, его содержание финансируется за счёт доходов от съёмок фильмов и за счёт бюджета Комиссии по лесному хозяйству Великобритании. История Уиппендел считается древним лесом — деревья растут в нём, по крайней мере, с 1600 года. Лес раньше был частью имения Кассиобери. Здесь находится аллея лип, посаженных в 1672 году, которая проходит по диагонали через весь лес. Северная часть лесного массива была пересажена в какой-то момент в XVIII или XIX веке. Очистка леса и пересадка деревьев также проводились в 1940-х и 1960-х годах. В 1987 году многие деревья в лесу были повреждены из-за сильного ветра. Уиппендел использовался в качестве места съёмок одного из эпизодов «Звёздных войн»: кадры для сцен на планете Набу были сняты здесь для приквела 1999 года «Скрытая угроза». Уиппенделл также фигурирует в таких сериалах, как «Холби Сити» и «Безмолвный свидетель». Природа Уиппендел имеет статус участка особого научного значения благодаря своему разнообразию видов грибов и беспозвоночных. Флора В лесу растут многие виды деревьев: дуб, бук, ясень, берёза повислая. Есть также значительное количество вишни, боярышника, орешника, падуба и граба. Деревья платана также встречаются в лесу, но они планомерно вырубаются, поскольку не являются родными для этого района. Лес также известен своими колокольчиками, которые особенно заметны в апреле и мае. Есть также несколько особо редких видов грибов, в том числе Crepidotus cinnabarinus, которые были зарегистрированы только три раза во всей Европе. Впервые отмеченные в лесу в 1995 году, их образцы хранятся в Садах Кью. Фауна В лесу обитает множество видов птиц, в том числе большие пёстрые, малые пёстрые и зелёные дятлы,неясыти и воробьиные ястребы. Среди млекопитающих ― летучие мыши, барсуки и олени. Примечания
Whitbourne Hall

Whitbourne Hall is a Grade II* listed Greek Revival country house located in the village of Whitbourne in Herefordshire (near the Worcestershire border), England. The hall was first constructed in 1860 by the architect E. W. Elmslie, who also designed the Great Malvern railway station, as well as a number of other notable buildings in Worcestershire. The house was built for Edward Bickerton Evans, an amateur archaeologist who had made his fortune from the vinegar factory set up by his father. His firm, Hill and Evans, had their London HQ at 33–35 Eastcheap built to the elaborate Gothic designs of Robert Lewis Roumieu, who is believed to have added the conservatory to the house. Today, Whitbourne Hall is situated in eight acres of gardens, and is divided into twenty-three private residences. However, the hall is hired out as a venue for weddings, private receptions and corporate events. The hall and grounds have also been used for cultural events such as theatre productions, choral performances and the Four Shires Festival. In April 2010, Whitbourne Hall was the subject of a Channel 4 television documentary presented by hotelier Ruth Watson as part of her Country House Rescue series. References External links Whitbourne Hall homepage