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Leicestershire ( IPA: (RP), IPA: (locally)), abbreviation Leics. ...
The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ...
The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ...
North West Leicestershire is a local government district in Leicestershire, England. ...
Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties are one of the four levels of English administrative division used for the purposes of local government. ...
Leicestershire ( IPA: (RP), IPA: (locally)), abbreviation Leics. ...
The region, also known as Government Office Region, is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity of England in the United Kingdom. ...
The East Midlands is one of the regions of England and consists of most of the eastern half of the traditional region of the Midlands. ...
Constituent countries is a phrase used, often by official institutions, in contexts in which a number of countries make up a larger entity or grouping; thus the OECD has used the phrase in reference to the former Yugoslavia[1], the Soviet Union and European institutions such as the Council of...
Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem specific to England — the United Kingdom anthem is God Save the Queen. ...
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A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ...
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The DE postcode area, also known as the Derby postcode area[1], is a group of postal districts around Alfreton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Heanor, Ilkeston, Matlock, Ripley and Swadlincote in England. ...
The UK telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Numbering Plan, is regulated by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which replaced the Office of Telecommunications (Oftel) in 2003. ...
Leicestershire Constabulary is a British police force that covers Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland in England. ...
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The Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service which covers Leicestershire including the unitary authority of Leicester, and the county of Rutland. ...
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The East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) is an ambulance service formed in April 1999 as a result of the merging of the Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire (including Rutland) ambulance services. ...
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East Midlands is a constituency of the European Parliament. ...
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This is a list of cities, towns and villages in the ceremonial county of Leicestershire, England. ...
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Castle Donington is a village with a population of around 7000 in the North West of Leicestershire, close to Derby and Nottingham and on the edge of the National Forest. It is the closest town to East Midlands Airport and DHL which are major employers. East Midlands Airport is served by several major airlines including Bmi ,Ryanair,Easyjet and many others. Castle Donington is also home to the world famous Donington Park motor racing circuit. Castle Donington stands on the former Nottingham to Birmingham trunk road.The village is a mix of the old and new, with modern shops mixed with dignified Georgian and Regency houses. Several timber framed houses dating from the I 7th century and earlier, survive along the main road. Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ...
Leicestershire ( IPA: (RP), IPA: (locally)), abbreviation Leics. ...
Derby (pronounced dar-bee ) is a city in the East Midlands of England. ...
Nottingham is a city, unitary authority, and county town of Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands of England. ...
The National Forest, which covers an area of 520 km² of Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire, is described as a forest in the making. It stretches from Leicester in the east to Burton-upon-Trent in the west, and links the ancient forests of Needwood and Charnwood. ...
East Midlands Airport[1] (IATA: EMA, ICAO: EGNX) is an airport in the East Midlands of England, near Castle Donington in Leicestershire. ...
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East Midlands Airport[1] (IATA: EMA, ICAO: EGNX) is an airport in the East Midlands of England, near Castle Donington in Leicestershire. ...
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Donington Park is a site near Castle Donington in North West Leicestershire, United Kingdom, owned by Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd. ...
Local History
Dunitone' was mentioned in Domesday. In 1086 it had a Mill, presumably King's Mills, a priest and extensive woodland. The first castle was begun in 1135AD by Eustace, Baron Haulton. In 1215. the castle's owner, the powerful John De Lacy, whose descendants later became Earls of Lincoln, was one of the signatories of Magna Carta. The domineering King John was perhaps taking his revenge when his troops levelled Donington Castle the next year. This article is about the 11th century census. ...
Magna Carta Magna Carta (Latin for Great Charter, literally Great Paper), also called Magna Carta Libertatum (Great Charter of Freedoms), is an English charter originally issued in 1215. ...
The Life and Death of King John is one of the Shakespearean histories, plays written by William Shakespeare and based on the history of England. ...
This first castle was probably of the 'Motte and Bailey' type, but the replacement, finished around 1260, was much grander, having 'two round towers, two square, and one part round, part square'. It had a double dry moat much of which survives. Its successive owners were not always lucky, four of them dying by the executioner's axe. Most of the building was demolished at the end of the 16th century for the stone which was used to enlarge Langley Priory, two miles south of Castle Donington and for the development of the first Donington Hall. A few private houses on the site incorporate fragments of the original building. Pierrefonds Castle, France. ...
Model of a motte-and-bailey Plan of Windsor Castle in 1743 by Batty Langley The remains of a motte, at Brinklow in Warwickshire, England The motte, at Knockgraffon, New Inn in County Tipperary, Ireland The remains of a Motte situated in Callan, Co Kilkenny, Ireland A motte-and-bailey...
The Parish Church, unusually dedicated to St Edward, King & Martyr, has a fine tower and spire which are visible for many miles. It replaced an earlier church of which nothing survives and was probably begun early in the 13th century. It was attached to Norton Priory near Runcorn and has features in the Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular styles of architecture. The 13th century chancel windows and an ogee-canopied figure, believed to be that of a priest, set in the chancel wall are interesting. The church has fine tomb chests of the Hazelrigge and Staunton families and stained glass by Kempe, installed in 1902. St Edward could be either of two kings of England: St Edward the Martyr (c. ...
Norton Priory today Norton Priory was a priory, later an abbey, established as an Augustinian foundation near Runcorn, Cheshire, England. ...
The area around the church remains the main centre for shopping and is full of interest. The street layout itself was modified by the Normans when the castle and church were built, although some of the odd street names, such as 'Barroon' Biggin and Bondgate originated in the time of the Danelaw. The meaning of the name 'Clapgun St' is obscure. Green: Danelaw The Danelaw (from the Old English Dena lagu, Danish: Danelagen ) is an 11th century name for an area of northern and eastern England under the administrative control of the Vikings (or Danes, or Norsemen) from the late 9th century. ...
The decline of cottage industries around 1840 led to unemployment in Castle Donington and many workers left for larger towns. There was little building in the central area for the next century so that it retains some of the charm it had when Queen Victoria was a young woman.
Donington Hall with its park was the home of members of the Hastings family from 1595 until the death of Lord Donington in 1895. The old hall was replaced by the present building, in 1793 by Earl Moira, later 1st Marquis Hastings. The Hall is of the 'Strawberry Hill Gothic' style, first made fashionable by Walpole. The architect was Wilkins. The main entrance is surmounted by a tall vaulted porch with a fine belvedere above it. The Gothic theme continues in the vaulted entrance hall with its fireplace still carrying the Hastings insignia. Beyond is a splendid oval stairway. The hall and park were developed between the wars into what would today be known as a Country Club with accommodation, golf, boating and other amusements, the most notable of which was the racetrack, which developed from humble beginnings using the park driveways to a Grand Prix circuit. // Grand Prix (IPA: ) (French for Grand Prize) may refer to: Formula One - which evolved from Grand Prix motor racing, events are still known as Grand Prix, see the list of Formula One Grands Prix Grand Prix motor racing Grand Prix motorcycle racing Speedway Grand Prix (motorcycle speedway) Eurovision Song Contest...
All this was closed during the last war when the property was requisitioned by the Army. Today the racetrack is open again and it is possible to see something of its pre-war glories in the Racing car Museum. The Hall is now the headquarters of British Midland Airways(Bmi) who have carefully restored it to much of its former glory. The medieval Deer Park survives and is designated a site of special scientific interest. (SSSI) This article is about the British airline. ...
The picturesque King's Mills lie on the River Trent and were formerly a part of the Hall estate. As well as grinding corn, the Mills have served several other industrial functions, including the manufacture of Bank Note paper and the grinding of gypsum as part of plaster manufacture. The flint used in the manufacture of early Derby porcelain was ground at King's Mills For other uses see Trent River. ...
The Mills were destroyed by fire in 1927 but the picturesque Priest House survives and is today a restaurant and hotel which incorporates former estate workers cottages and also has a modern extension. The ferry boat no longer operates although the steps which once served it are still to be seen
Donington Park was the original venue for the Monsters of Rock Heavy metal festivals through the 1980's and 1990's ,it is now the home of the Download Festival every year. It also hosted a Formula One Grand Prix in April 1993 which was won by Ayrton Senna which is widely recognised as one of Senna's greatest ever wins. Donington Park is a site near Castle Donington in North West Leicestershire, United Kingdom, owned by Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd. ...
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Heavy metal (sometimes referred to simply as metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. ...
The Download Festival is a three day music festival held annually at the spiritual home of rock music in England: Donington Park (which hosted the Monsters of Rock Festivals between 1980 and 1996, and 2002s Ozzfest). ...
Ayrton Senna da Silva (pronounced / /, March 21, 1960 – May 1, 1994) was a Brazilian three-times Formula One world champion. ...
 Power station, demolished in 1996. Castle Donington also had its own power station operated by Powergen, which when originally built was one of the largest coal fired powerstaions in Europe. However, this was demolished in 1996. Castle Donington has two primary schools, St Edwards and Orchard Primary School ,each serving roughly one half of the village ,as well as a high school called the community college, taking students from ages 10-14. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 396 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (589 × 891 pixel, file size: 39 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Castle Donington Power Station Taken From Staunton Close I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...
Image File history File links Size of this preview: 396 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (589 × 891 pixel, file size: 39 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Castle Donington Power Station Taken From Staunton Close I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...
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Pubs and bars Nags Head - The Moira Arms - The Turks Head - The Priest House - The Cross Keys - The Lamb Inn - The Jolly Potters - The Donington Manor - The Tudor Inn.
There is also a bar at the Race Track called The Redgate Lodge.
Events Once a year on May bank holiday monday a medievel may market is held on the main shopping street in Castle Donington, this event comprises of local stalls selling all kinds of produce and goods accompanied by dancing and music .
Usually during the last week of October each year the village hosts a travelling fair ,known locally as Donington Wakes.
On the second saturday of every month a farmers market is held on the playground of St. Edwards CofE primary school.
A very large market takes place virtually every Sunday at Donington Park, known obviously as Donington Sunday Market. Donington Park is a site near Castle Donington in North West Leicestershire, United Kingdom, owned by Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd. ...
External links - The Castle Donington Village Website
- Castle Donington Methodist Church
- Castle Donington on the net
- East Midlands Airport
- Donington Park Race Circuit
- The Donington Grand Prix Collection
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