A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
ANGLESEY, a charming watering-place, in Alverstoke parish, Hants; 2 miles SW of Gosport, opposite Spithead and the Isle of Wight. It was founded in 1826, by the Marquis of Anglesey; it includes a terrace, a crescent, public gardens, marine villas, a hotel, reading rooms, baths, and a church; and it commands splendid views and has delightful environs. The church is an edifice in the Tudor style, built in 1844; and united with the rectory of Alverstoke.
(John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870-72))
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| Feature Description: | "a charming watering-place" (ADL Feature Type: "recreational facilities") |
| Administrative units: | Alverstoke AP/CP Hampshire AncC |
| Place: | Anglesey |
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