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7-23 Catching Up

They live in Temple Balsall, a tiny little retirement community built on what used to be a sort of commune for widows. Val showed us around after supper, and I took some really cool photos of the graveyard and meeting hall. ... More...

Knights Templar building at Temple Balsall is secured «

More than 900 years after the Knights first met at Temple Balsall, near Knowle, the uncertainty over its ownership has finally been settled. It is now officially named on the Land Registry, meaning its existence is guaranteed by the ... More...

Knights Templar Code For Dummies: Walking the Templar Trail to ...

The biggest hurdle was the Israeli border, apparently, where he couldn't cross. He had to get a plane, and then go back to the border before carrying on. Makes my rural walk in search of Temple Balsall seem less than intrepid. ... More...

Re: Praise for both Wood, especially his failure

Moreover…why would a family be called. Shake Speare ??? an obvious reference to their Knights Templar origins! no doubt they had wandered out of the Forest of Arden on the closing of the preceptory there at Temple Balsall… ... More...

Mary'S Chapel, Temple Balsall, Warwickshire.

Mary'S Chapel, Temple Balsall, Warwickshire. Share/Bookmark. More...

Vicky & Peter, St Mary's Church, Temple Balsall & Billesley Manor ...

A small selection of preview images from Vicky and Peter's wedding day on 10th October 2009. More...

Temple Balsall Heritage Weekend

Temple Balsall has changed hands many times in its long and varied history which starts in the 12th century when it was the headquarters of Warwickshire's Knights Templar. The preceptory, or 'Old Hall' was where the knights handed out ... More...

NORTH ARDEN Local History Society - October Report

In England, Europe and the Middle East the Knights Hospitaller took over the lands, manors and foundations of the Templars including Temple Balsall in 1322. This is one of several explanations of why Friday 13th is said to be unlucky: ... More...

Ten things you probably didnt know about Temple Balsall

Tucked away between Knowle and Balsall Common this cluster of buildings is one of the West Midlands best kept secrets. Here are some things you may like to know? We have one of the countries oldest timber framed buildings which was the ... More...

Knights Templar building at Temple Balsall is secured

The future of an historic Warwickshire church linked with the mysterious Knights Templar order has been saved by the Land Registry. More...

St. Mary's, Temple Balsall

mrpb27 posted a photo: St. Mary's, Temple Balsall. Originally posted for the GWUK group. Hopefully not too many will recognise this. Not many did but it only takes one Chuchcrawler to name it. See where this picture was taken on aerial ... More...

Temple Balsall

For those of you unfamiliar with this special place visit www.leveson.org.uk. Today a new chapter in the life a place that is very important to me begins – a new Vicar of the Parish and Master for the Foundation of Lady Katherine ... More...

Good Bye to all my friends in Temple Balsall

May you always have work for your hands to do. May your pockets hold always a coin or two. May the sun shine bright on your windowpane. May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. ... More...

Temple Balsall Heritage Weekend

Well its Friday and a crowd of folks are making havoc on my front lawn putting up tents and tables and chairs. The weather has been somewhat unpredictable ( how about that for an understatement ??) But it is all go for the most ... More...

Heritage Weekend in Temple Balsall 13-14 September 08 !

Into week three I am beginning to settle back into a routine of work with all the usual joys and problems of working with people. Nothing ever quite goes to plan and life is full of wonderful surprises. It is a priviledge to be here - a ... More...

SP2076 : Ford on Hob Lane near Temple Balsall

Ford on Hob Lane across River Blythe (Unclassified County Road) More...

Live Temple Balsall Online Auctions

Check out the current, live, online auctions for Temple Balsall related items. More...