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The Fielden Free Library

What became the Fielden Free Library started life as the Whitworth Institute, built in the Venetian Gothic style in 1863. It was bought by Samuel Fielden in 1887 and offered to the town as a public library. It remained the town's library until a new building was opened by Lancashire County Council in May 1988. Benjamin Whitworth, Samuel Fielden and the Free Library The Institute was paid for by Benjamin Whitworth from Manchester who appears in the 1861 Census on Queens Terrace in Fleetwood as a Cotton Broker and Ship Owner. It was built on the site of the former Mechanic's Institute and played a similar role in offering a social centre for working people and a place of education and recreation. The builder was Thomas Atkinson Drummond whose company built a great deal of the original town of Fleetwood. Above the entrance the words 'Public Hall and Reading Room' are carved along with the year 'AD 1863'. One of the Librarians at the Institute was the dialect poet Samuel Laycock who spent a short here from 1867 before moving to Blackpool. Samuel Fielden bought the library from Whitworth in 1887 and gave it to the town on condition that the Improvement Commissioners adopted the Free Public Libraries Act. This proposal wasn't adopted immediately but after initial indecision it was accepted and the building became the Fielden Free Library. The Fielden Free Library Committee minute book, on 23 August 1887 records that, 'The chairman detailed the provisions of the Acts of Parliament which the meeting would be invited to adopt in order to carry on within the premises recently purchase by Mr Fielden'. In 1976 the building was altered to accommodate the Fleetwood Maritime Museum . The Museum remained there until 1991 when it moved to new premises in the former Town Hall on Queen's Terrace References Bibliography Ramsbotton, Martin (2001), Fleetwood town trail: being a guided tour around some of the town's interesting historical sites and buildings, Hedgehog Historical Publications. Curtis, Bill (1986), Fleetwood: a Town is Born, Terence Dalton Limited.
The Old Thatch Tavern

The Old Thatch Tavern is a pub in the town centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, England. The tavern is on the corner of Rother Street and Greenhill Street. History The Old Thatch Tavern became the brewery for Stratford-upon-Avon in 1470 when it was also a pub. It has been a licensed pub since 1623 and it is claimed that it is the oldest pub in Stratford. The thatched building in which the pub is located has a Grade II listing. The current structure was built in the 1500s, and subsequently altered in the early 1800s. This is the only thatched-roof property in Stratford's town centre. See also List of pubs in the United Kingdom Notes and references Notes References
Kennack Sands

Kennack Sands (Cornish: Porth Keunek) is a beach and sand-dune system on the east coast of the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, England, UK. Geography The beach is approximately 500 metres (1,600 ft) long and backed by cliffs, Kennack Towans (sand-dune system) and Carn Kennack. Inland is the abandoned Gwendreath Quarry. The beach is used for recreation and divided into two by an outcrop of rocks called the Caerverracks. Kennack Sands has a gently sloping beach so the beach width varies considerably with the tide. There is a rocky outcrop that splits the beach into two so the beach may be referred to as Kennack Sands west and Kennack Sands East. The rock that splits the beaches is called Caerverracks and the hill above this Carn Kennack. There is a path that runs over Carn Kennack allowing access to the east beach which is a designated nature reserve. It is a popular site for launching inflatables for underwater diving. Less than 400 metres (1,300 ft) off-shore the depth of water is over 16 metres (52 ft). The nearest village is Kuggar, 1 kilometre (0.62 miles) inland. There is a car park and café on the western side of the beach and on the road to Kuggar there are caravan and camping sites. History Pill boxes and an anti-tank wall were built on the back of the beach in case of invasion during the Second World War. References
Garnetts Wood and Barnston Lays

Garnetts Wood and Barnston Lays is a 25 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest two miles south of Great Dunmow in Essex. It is owned and managed by Essex County Council "for quiet public recreation". The site is coppiced woodland, mostly ancient, on glacial silt, sands, gravels and clay soils. It contains some of the best lime woodland, which was once widespread but now rare, in the county. The ground flora are mainly brambles and dog's mercury, with some wood sorrel and bluebells. There are two ponds, which have the unusual water purslane. The woodland contains the rare wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis). There is access from Bishop's Green. The wood gets its name from the knight Geffrey Garnett who was given the wood in the 12th century by King Henry II. A statue was carved in its place. A plaque under the statue (since removed) read: "Over 800 years ago Geffrey Garnet owned and walked these woods. They were given to him in 1165 as a knights fee a gift of land big enough to support a knight. Then in the service of King Henry II. The same trees that grew then are growing today and still yielding a coppiced wood crop. Now Garnetts Wood belongs to you. Welcome to your woodland." References
Grendon and Doddershall Woods

Grendon and Doddershall Woods are a 67.1-hectare (166-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Grendon Underwood in Buckinghamshire. The local planning authorities are Aylesbury Vale District Council and Buckinghamshire County Council. The site is broadleaved oak woodland on north Buckinghamshire clay, with an understorey of hazel and blackthorn. Herbs include primrose and wood anemone, and small streams and wide rides provide additional habitats. The woods have 35 butterfly species, including the rare black hairstreak. There were five species of fritillary, but some have not been seen since the late 1970s. Breeding birds include nightingales. There is access by footpaths from Grendon Underwood. References
Hodgemoor Wood

Hodgemoor Wood is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire. It is in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and most of it is leased by Buckinghamshire County Council to the Forestry Commission. The site is a large area of semi-natural broad-leaved woodland on unusually varied soil types of mottled clays, sands and gravels, and it has a similarly wide range of structure, including ancient coppiced oak, beech and hornbeam. The core of the site is ancient woodland, with records going back to the thirteenth century. Ground vegetation includes bracken and brambles, with sedges in wetter areas. Butterflies include white admiral and purple hairstreak, and the nationally rare jewel beetle Agrilus biguttatus has been recorded. There is also a wide variety of breeding woodland birds. There are extensive tracks with broad rides, walking trails, and cycling paths, and access to the site from Bottrells Lane. Hodgemoor was the site of a Polish Refugee camp from 1946-1962. There were several camps in the Amersham area that housed Polish servicemen and their families. In particular the Hodgemoor Camp housed refugees from the 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division, many of whom later settled in the area, leading to the large local Polish population. At its peak the camp housed up to 600 people. References External links Hodgemoor website Chilterns Area of Natural Beauty, Hodgemoor Woods
Littleworth Common

Littleworth Common is a 16.1-hectare (40-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Farnham Common in Buckinghamshire. It is Common land owned by South Bucks District Council. The site was formerly open heathland, most of which has developed into birch and oak woodland. Some remnants of acid heathland survive, and marshy areas and two large ponds have uncommon communities, including the nationally rare starfruit. Wet flushes have extensive bog mosses. Purple hairstreak butterfly larvae feed on the oak trees. There is pedestrian access onto footpaths through the site from Dorney Wood Road, Boveney Wood Lane and Common Lane with a small car park opposite the pub on Common Lane. References
Woodberry Wetlands

Woodberry Wetlands is a nature reserve and designated Site of Metropolitan Importance on the site of the East Reservoir in the Manor House area in the London Borough of Hackney. The site opened to the public for the first time in 200 years on 1 May 2016. Covering 4.5 ha (11 acres) and situated close to the Lee Valley, Woodberry Wetlands was acquired as a nature reserve in 2014. The site is owned by Thames Water and run by London Wildlife Trust. After a major redevelopment the East Reservoir now offers free public access. The reserve was developed by London Wildlife Trust in collaboration with Thames Water, Berkeley Homes and London Borough of Hackney, with funding from Heritage Lottery Fund. The site contains a boardwalk, a visitors' centre with café, toilet facilities and a classroom. The New River Path runs alongside the northern edge of the reservoir. This forms part of a cycle route connecting to Walthamstow Wetlands, badged as the 'Wetlands to Wetlands Greenway'. History Before the 1600s London's water supply was mostly reliant on the River Thames, local streams, wells and springs. King James I authorised the construction of the New River in 1604 to bring clean water from springs in Hertfordshire and Middlesex to London. Created in 1833, the reservoirs stored water from The New River. The banks of the reservoirs were lined at higher levels with stones taken from London Bridge, then in the course of demolition. Presently, water is temporarily held at the East Reservoir before processing at Walthamstow Reservoirs. The west reservoir has been converted into a water sports centre. Ecology Woodberry Wetlands is located close to the Lee Valley and is a resting place for migratory birds that move to and from the Lee Valley Special Protection Area, with waterfowl such as pochard, shoveler and gadwall visiting the site. Grey heron, tufted duck, reed bunting and other wetland birds are also present, along with kingfisher and other species such as damselflies, dragonflies, amphibians and bats. A significant expansion of the reed beds, organised by London Wildlife Trust, provides increased wildlife habitat with the aim of encouraging more reed bunting and reed warbler to breed at the site, as well as provide additional habitat for overwintering bittern. References External links Official website The Systematic List of Birds of Stoke Newington Reservoirs & Woodberry Wetlands
SOAS Universitat de Londres

SOAS Universitat de Londres (School of Oriental and African Studies) es va fundar el 1916 com a Escola d'Estudis Orientals, essent Àfrica afegida al nom de l'escola a la dècada del 1930. La funció per la qual es va crear el centre era principalment formar el funcionariat colonial per a les seves destinacions a l'Imperi Britànic. Des d'aleshores, el propòsit de SOAS ha canviat i l'escola ha esdevingut la primera institució del món en influència i innovació per a estudiar Àsia i Àfrica. És un college de la Universitat de Londres els camps d'estudi del qual inclouen Dret, Ciències Socials, Humanitats i Idiomes amb especial referència a Àsia i Àfrica. La biblioteca de SOAS, situada en un edifici dissenyat a la dècada del 1970 per l'arquitecte Denys Lasdun, és la més gran relativa a Àsia i Àfrica a Europa. La institució ha crescut considerablement en els darrers anys, de menys de 1000 estudiants en estudis de llicenciatura en els anys 1970 a més de 3000 en l'actualitat, i aproximadament la meitat són estudiants de postgrau. El centre d'estudis també acull la Galeria Brunei, completada el 1995, que acull exhibicions temporals de materials històrics i contemporanis que reflecteixen temes i regions estudiades a SOAS. De 1952 i fins al 2007, també havia estat seu de la Fundació Percival David d'Art Xinès, una de les col·leccions més importants de ceràmica xinesa a Europa. Actualment aquesta es conserva al Museu Britànic. El campus principal va ser traslladat a un nou edifici expressament construït, just al costat de la Plaça Russell a Bloomsbury, el 1938. L'edifici de la biblioteca actual es va inaugurar el 1977, la Galeria Brunéi el 1995, i una extensió de l'edifici de la biblioteca es va obrir el 2004. Un nou campus a la Plaça Vernon d'Islington es va inaugurar el 2001. SOAS és constantment qualificada com una de les deu millors institucions d'educació universitària als rànquings de les universitats britàniques. Els graduats a SOAS poden trobar-se arreu del món en posicions d'influència en àmbits acadèmics, diplomàcia, periodisme, govern, dret, institucions internacionals, organitzacions no governamentals, sector bancari i financer, art, mitjans de comunicació i educació. Referències
SOAS, University of London

SOAS, University of London (dříve School of Oriental and African Studies) je veřejná vysoká škola v Londýně. V rámci University of London působí jako tzv. constituent college, která je nadána vlastními právy a postavením, které je podobné samostatné univerzitě. Jsou zde vyučovány reálie, jazyky, umění a kultura zemí Asie, Blízkého Východu a Afriky. Škola od svého založení v roce 1916 získala velmi dobré renomé a její absolventi patří mezi příslušníky diplomatických sborů, nebo zastávají mnohé významné funkce. Externí odkazy Obrázky, zvuky či videa k tématu Škola orientálních a afrických studií Londýnské univerzity na Wikimedia Commons
SOAS University of London

Die SOAS University of London oder kurz SOAS ist eine britische Universität. Die Abkürzung steht für School of Oriental and African Studies und verweist auf die historischen Ursprünge in den Bereichen Orientalistik und Afrikawissenschaften. Formal handelt es sich bei der SOAS um ein eigenständiges College, das zum Hochschulverbund University of London gehört. Die SOAS wurde 1916 gegründet und gehört zu den führenden Hochschulen in den Sozialwissenschaften in Großbritannien (beste Platzierung: Rang 15 (The Guardian, 2015)). In den QS Global World Rankings belegte es 2022 Platz 391. 1916 wurde die School of Oriental Studies gegründet. 1917 nahm sie den Lehrbetrieb auf. 1938 wurde ein eigenständiges African Department ausgegliedert, seither trägt sie ihren heutigen Namen. Seit 1941 befindet sie sich an ihrem jetzigen Standort. 1947 wurde mit der SOAS School of Law eine rechtswissenschaftliche Fakultät gegründet, die somit zu den 20 ältesten Law Schools in England gehört. Anfangs wurden nur Postgraduierten-Programme angeboten, seit 1975 auch andere rechtswissenschaftliche Studiengänge. Die Bibliothek der SOAS, entworfen vom Architekten Sir Denys Lasdun, wurde 1973 eröffnet und beherbergt mehr als 1,2 Mio. Bücher. Nach wie vor ist die SOAS in Großbritannien die wichtigste Universität für Studiengänge, die sich mit Afrika, Asien und dem Nahen Osten befassen. Es werden mehr als 300 Bachelor- und 70 Master-Studiengänge angeboten. Zahlen zu den Studierenden Im Studienjahr 2022/2023 nannten sich von den 6.075 Studenten der SOAS University of London 3.835 weiblich (63,1 %) und 2.230 männlich (36,7 %). 2019/2020 waren von 5.795 Studenten 3820 weiblich und 1965 männlich. Außerdem sind mehr als 3000 weitere Schüler in Online- oder Fernlernprogrammen registriert. 2019/2020 kamen 3230 Studierende aus England, 45 aus Schottland, 35 aus Wales und 790 aus der EU. 2740 der Studierenden strebten ihren ersten Studienabschluss an, sie waren also undergraduates. 3050 arbeiteten auf einen weiteren Abschluss hin, sie waren postgraduates. Bekannte Alumni Siehe auch Seminar für Orientalische Sprachen Literatur Ian Brown: The School of Oriental and African Studies. Imperial Training and the Expansion of Learning. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England 2016, ISBN 978-1-107-16442-0. Einzelnachweise
Escuela de Estudios Orientales y Africanos

La Escuela de Estudios Orientales y Africanos (en inglés: School of Oriental and African Studies, sigla SOAS) se fundó en 1916 como la Escuela de Estudios Orientales, siendo África añadida al nombre de la escuela en la década de 1930. La misión para la que se fundó la institución era principalmente entrenar a los funcionarios británicos para sus destinos en el imperio. Desde entonces, la misión de SOAS ha cambiado y la escuela se ha convertido en la primera institución del mundo para el estudio de Asia y África. Es un colegio universitario (college) de la Universidad de Londres cuyos campos de estudio incluyen Derecho, Ciencias Sociales, Humanidades e Idiomas con especial referencia a Asia y África. SOAS es hoy en día una fuente del pensamiento más influyente e innovador en muchas áreas de las ciencias sociales y humanidades, principal pero no exclusivamente en relación con Asia y África. La biblioteca de SOAS, situada en un edificio diseñado en la década de 1970 por Denys Lasdun, es la fuente nacional del Reino Unido para información relativa a Asia y África y es la más grande de su tipo en Europa. La escuela ha crecido considerablemente en los últimos treinta años, de menos de 1000 estudiantes en estudios de licenciatura en los años 70 a más de 3000 hoy, siendo aproximadamente la mitad de ellos estudiantes de postgrado. La escuela alberga dos galerías: la Fundación Percival David de Arte Chino, una de las colecciones más importantes de cerámica china en Europa, y la Galería Brunéi, completada en 1995, que alberga exhibiciones temporales de materiales históricos y contemporáneos que reflejan temas y regiones estudiados en SOAS. El campus principal fue trasladado a un nuevo edificio especialmente construido para ello, justo al lado de la Plaza Russell en Bloomsbury en 1938, y se ha expandido mucho desde entonces. El edificio de la biblioteca actual fue añadido en 1977, la Galería Brunéi en 1995, y una extensión al edificio de la biblioteca se abrió en 2004. Un nuevo campus en la Plaza Vernon en Islington se inauguró en 2001. SOAS es constantemente calificada como una de las diez mejores instituciones de educación universitaria en los rankings de las universidades británicas. En el ranking del periódico británico The Guardian del año 2005, SOAS recibió el cuarto puesto a nivel nacional de un total de 122 instituciones universitarias del Reino Unido. Este es el tercer año consecutivo que la escuela ha conseguido el cuarto puesto en los rankings del periódico The Guardian. A nivel internacional, SOAS fue puesta en el puesto número 44 en noviembre de 2004 por el ranking THES mundial (siendo así la séptima mejor universidad del Reino Unido y la undécima de Europa). [cita requerida] Referencias Enlaces externos Sitio web de la Escuela de Estudios Orientales y Africanos Ranking 2005 de The Guardian
SOAS, Uniwersytet Londyński

Szkoła Studiów Orientalnych i Afrykańskich, Uniwersytet Londyński, znana jako SOAS, Uniwersytet Londyński, oficjalny akronim SOAS (ang. School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London) – brytyjska uczelnia, wchodząca w skład Uniwersytetu Londyńskiego, specjalizująca się w językach obcych, dyplomacji, politologii, historii i studiach nad kulturami Azji, Afryki, Bliskiego i Dalekiego Wschodu. W 2021 studiowało w niej 5200 studentów. Historia Uczelnia została założona w 1916 z celem by kształcić przyszłych brytyjskich dyplomatów i administratorów kolonialnych w Afryce i Azji. W 1917 naukę rozpoczął pierwszy rocznik, inauguracji otwarcia przewodniczył ówczesny król Wielkiej Brytanii Jerzy V. Uczelnia wykształciła wielu przywódców państw, członków rządów, dyplomatów, prawników oraz uczestników życia publicznego na całym świecie. Absolwenci m.in. Lokalizacja SOAS mieści się w londyńskiej dzielnicy Bloomsbury. Uczelnia posiada dwa kampusy oddalone od siebie o 1,5 km – na Thornhaugh Street mieszczącej się przy Russell Square oraz przy Vernon Square. Oba mieszczą się w dzielnicy Bloomsbury w centralnym Londynie. Przypisy Bibliografia Strona internetowa uczelni Lista absolwentów uczelni
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

A School of Oriental and African Studies (em português, 'Escola de Estudos Orientais e Africanos'), geralmente referida pelo acrônimo SOAS, é uma universidade pública de pesquisa sediada em Londres, Inglaterra. Fundada em 1916, está localizada no distrito de Bloomsbury, no centro da Grande Londres. É uma instituição-membro da Universidade de Londres, especializada em artes, humanidades, idiomas, culturas, direito e ciências sociais, em relação a Ásia, África e Oriente Médio. A SOAS se divide em três faculdades: College of Development, Economics and Finance College of Humanities College of Law, Anthropology and Politics, que inclui a SOAS School of Law. Oferece cerca de 350 cursos de bacharelado e mais de 100 cursos de mestrado e programas de doutorado nos seus vários departamentos. A SOAS é membro da Association of Commonwealth Universities. Russell Square Campus Vernon Square Campus Ex-alunos notáveis Realeza Mette-Marit, Princesa Herdeira da Noruega. Maria Laura da Bélgica, filha mais velha da princesa Astrid da Bélgica e de seu marido, o arquiduque Lorenzo da Áustria-Este. Anthony Walter Dayrell Brooke. Governo e política John Atta Mills, Presidente do Gana. Luisa Diogo, Primeira Ministra de Moçambique. Bülent Ecevit, ex-primeiro ministro da Turquia. Lord Wilson de Tillyorn, 27º governador de Hong Kong. Aung San Suu Kyi, laureada com o Prêmio Nobel da Paz. David Lammy, político britânico, membro do Partido Trabalhista no Parlamento e Ministro. Ahmed Gaâloul, político e ministro tunisino. Herbert Chitepo primeiro advogado negro da Rodésia. Enoch Powell, político britânico. Varun Gandhi, político, líder do Partido Bharatiya Janata. Walter Rodney, historiador e ativista político da Guiana. Referências Ligações externas Website oficial
Școala de Studii Orientale și Africane

Școala de Studii Orientale și Africane (în engleză SOAS University of London - engleză School of Oriental and African Studies) este o universitate publică de cercetare din Londra, Anglia și un colegiu constitutiv al Universității federale din Londra. Fondată în 1916, SOAS este situată în Bloomsbury în centrul Londrei. SOAS este instituția pe locul întâi în lume în ceea ce privește studiul Asiei, Africii și a Orientului Mijlociu. La SOAS au absolvit mai mulți viitori șefi de state, miniștri guvernamentali, diplomați, bancheri centrali, judecători ai Curții Supreme, un laureat al Premiului Nobel pentru Pace (Aung San Suu Kyi) și mulți alți lideri notabili din întreaga lume. Note
Школа востоковедения и африканистики

Школа востоковедения и африканистики (англ. School of Oriental and African Studies, SOAS) — подразделение Лондонского университета. Является одним из ведущих мировых учреждений, специализирующихся на изучении стран Азии и Африки. Школа была основана в 1916 году как Школа востоковедения (School of Oriental Studies). Своё нынешнее название она получила в 1938 году. Место расположения главного здания школы — лондонский район Блумсбери. В 1973 году в SOAS открылась большая библиотека, спроектированная архитектором Денисом Лесданом, в которой хранится более 1,2 миллионов томов. В SOAS обучается более 5000 студентов, более половины которых приехали в Великобританию из других стран. Кроме того, свыше 3000 студентов по всему миру учатся в SOAS дистанционно. Примечания Ссылки Официальный сайт (англ.)