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Joan The Wad
Named after the queen of the Cornish piskies and offering charms, pottery and sculptures on a mystical theme. Catalogue available, buy small items online.
http://fp.princepweb.f9.co.uk/JTW/

The Ernest Bevin Society
Named after the reforming cabinet minister in Attlee's Labour government the EBS advocates "old Labour" policies within Tony Blair's New Labour party. Site contains reprints of magazine articles from the 80s to the present.
http://members.aol.com/BevinSoc/is.htm

BBC News: Liverpool Named Top Musical City
Liverpool edges out its rival Manchester to be named Britain's top musical city in a new poll.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2316315.stm

BBC News: Liverpool named Capital of Culture
Initial report of the announcement.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts/2959944.stm

BBC - Arrest over stolen hunt beagles
A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of 47 beagles from kennels near Ashford in Kent last month. One of the dogs, named Sexton, has also been retrieved and returned to members of the Wye Beagles Hunt after being discovered in Bristol last week by investigators.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1154948.stm

BBC News - Profile: Sir Malcolm Rifkind
Political profile written in 2005 after he won Chelsea and Kensington and was named the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/4534085.stm

Observer: Fox-hunting celebrities named in militants' hit list
Paul Harris. The Urban Alliance with the support of Class War is circulating a property hit list in an attempt to disrupt the Countryside Alliance March. ALF is also thought to be involved.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,784115,00.html

The Purple Scorpion
Curiously-named blog by a UKIP activist.
http://thepurplescorpion.blogspot.com/

World of Manchesters
A guide to the more than fifty villages, towns and cities throughout the world named Manchester.
http://worldofmanchesters.org.uk/

St Columba Church of Scotland
Details of church activities, together with information on St Columba, for whom the village and church are named.
http://www.allanton.plus.com

The Duke of Wellington's Regiment
The only unit to be named after a non-Royal individual, provides an overview of the modern regiment, its history and details of career opportunities of this London-based unit.
http://www.army.mod.uk/dukes/index.htm

Best in Beds
Bed retail outlet offering brand named products with nationwide delivery.
http://www.bestinbeds.co.uk

Blackearnside Tartan Army
Local club for followers of the Scottish national football team. Includes constitution, history of the battle for which the club is named and photographs of previous trips.
http://www.blackearnside.net/

Castle Morpeth Borough Council
Contains information relating to Council Services, Tourism and Economic Development within Castle Morpeth, Northumberland, England, well named 'The Garden of Northumberland'.
http://www.castlemorpeth.gov.uk/

Fat Tread Bikes
Providing cycles and mountain biking accessories with a range of top named brands.
http://www.fattreadbikes.co.uk/

Ye Olde Coffin House
The history and restoration of this historic local building, named after its shape.
http://www.forall.fsnet.co.uk/COFFIN/

Galloway Arms
Named by its original owner and builder the 5th Earl of Galloway. Includes a history of the building, photos and descriptions of the rooms, and reservations.
http://www.gallowayarmshotel.net/

The Molyneux Family
Genealogical research the family named Molyneux (or possibly Molineux), of Lancashire.
http://www.geocities.com/cguil_uk/

Staincross Methodist Church
Presents local history including how the village was named. Services and worship details, activities, young people, building facilities, links, information on how to arrange weddings, baptisms and funerals.
http://www.geocities.com/staincrossmc/

Hit Corporation
Suppliers of tribute, function, soul/motown, celtic and named bands.
http://www.hitcorp.dircon.co.uk/

Coniston Lake Cruises
Two traditional timber launches, which are named after local writers Ruskin and Ransome, offer cruises around Coniston Water. Information about special interest cruises.
http://www.lakefell.co.uk

The Leeds Pals - The 15th (Service) Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment
An online memorial to one of the First World War "Pals' Battalions". Site aims to provide personal case-histories of named soldiers, photographs, local history and military documents.
http://www.leedspals.co.uk/

Lewisham College
Further education college, named a Beacon College. Includes information about courses and job opportunities.
http://www.lewisham.ac.uk/

The Little Sparta Trust
Artist Ian Hamilton Finlay's garden named Little Sparta: Brief overview and information about visiting.
http://www.littlesparta.co.uk

My Little Adventure
Provides personalised children's books with named child as the star. Child's friends and family information can be included in the book. Provides contact and ordering information.
http://www.mylittleadventure.co.uk

Named Mugs
Offers handmade ceramic mugs and egg cups are based on a traditional design, personalised with a name.
http://www.namedmugs.co.uk/

Maritime Memorials
Details names and dates of those lost at sea and named at All Saints Church memorial.
http://www.nmm.ac.uk/memorials/Memorials.cfm?Topic=9&MemorialPage=2

The Red Fort
Located in Soho, it is named after Lal Quila, The Red Fort in Delhi. Includes recipes, menus and history of the cuisine.
http://www.redfort.co.uk/

Scentrepoint
Providing brand named fragrances and gift packs. Includes special offers, ordering and delivery information and contact details.
http://www.scentrepoint.co.uk

Spike Outdoors
Outdoor clothing and equipment retail store offering brand named jackets, hiking and walking clothing, walking boots, climbing equipment and related items.
http://www.spikeoutdoors.co.uk/

Project St Piran
The Cornish flag is named after this patron saint of tinners. Describes project to recover buried oratory and establish a trust for Cornish heritage.
http://www.st-piran.com/

St Michaels Manor - St Albans
23 bedrooms, which are named after trees within the grounds, have all been individually styled and furnished, creating a very homely feel, many of which feature fine antique pieces.
http://www.stmichaelsmanor.com/

St Non's Retreat Centre
Named after the saint's mother, on the site of his birth. Features mission statement, history, facilities including library, accommodation for up to 21 pilgrims in single or twin-bedded rooms, events calendar, details for booking and location south of the city.
http://www.stnonsretreat.org.uk/

Telegraph - Boris Johnson named shadow arts minister
Boris Johnson, the Tory MP and Daily Telegraph columnist, on his unexpected promotion to the job of shadow minister for the arts.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/05/07/nboris07.xml

The Old Pumphouse
Georgian establishment built around 1750 and named after the historical town pump which stands nearby. Offering bed and breakfast accommodation. Includes information on facilities.
http://www.theoldpumphouse.com/

The Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire
Historical and archaeological society. Founded in 1897 and named after Dr Robert Thoroton who, in 1677, published the first history of the county.
http://www.thorotonsociety.org.uk/

Tom Blau Gallery
Photographic gallery named after the founder of the Camera Press agency. Includes advice on starting a photographic collection.
http://www.tomblaugallery.com

VillageNet: St Mary in the Marsh
Brief history of the village, originally named Siwold's Circa by Celts.
http://www.villagenet.co.uk/dr-syn/villages/stmaryinthemarsh.php

Who Named It?: Edward Jenner
Detailed biography of his life and work.
http://www.whonamedit.com/doctor.cfm/1818.html

Wild About Flowers
Floral bouquets, each named after Scottish Highland districts, delivered from Scotland throughout the UK.
http://www.wildaboutflowers.co.uk/

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