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unusual facts about All Saints Church, Fulham



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Diego Forlán debuted the boots on field in the Europa League Final against Fulham, where he scored both Atletico's goals in their 2-1 AET win.

Aldersgate

Aldersgate Street contained the Bishop of London's chapel and his chambers at London House, which was used from the 18th century because it was closer to St. Paul's Cathedral than his official residence in Fulham, west London.

Alex Dawson

Dawson was the last player to score a hat trick in an FA Cup semi-final, back in 1958 when Manchester United beat Fulham 5–3 in a replay at Highbury.

Alfred John Kempe

He died at Stamford Villas, Fulham Road, London, 21 August 1846, and was buried in Fulham churchyard 27 August.

All Saints Church, Alrewas

Alrewas at the time was a flourishing settlement in the ownership of Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia and it remained the property of King John until he granted it to Roger de Somerville to be followed by the Griffiths and later, the Turtons.

All Saints Church, Bakewell

It is used for, amongst other things, concerts by Bakewell Choral Society and the annual Commemoration service of Lady Manners School when they staff and pupils give thanks to Grace, Lady Manners, for founding their school in 1636.

In the Vernon Chapel (off the South aisle) there are several magnificent tombs: Sir Thomas Wendesley (killed at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403; John Vernon of Haddon Hall, who died in 1477; and Sir George Vernon and his two wives.

All Saints Church, Claverley

The monument to Sir Robert Broke, who died in 1558, and his two wives is in alabaster with three recumbent effigies on a tomb-chest, and children standing around the sides.

All Saints Church, East Horndon

On the north wall of the nave are monuments to the Powell family, forerunners of Robert Baden-Powell.

All Saints Church, Ecclesall

In the thirteenth century Ralph de Ecclesall gave his mill on the River Sheaf to the monks of Beauchief Abbey.

All Saints Church, Hollingbourne

Other memorials include those to Martin Barnham (d. 1610, father of Sir Francis Barnham), Dame Grace Gethin (d. 1697), Samuel Plummer (d. 1705), Baldwin Duppa (d. 1737) and Baldwin Duppa (d. 1764)

All Saints Church, Lawshall

The Church of All Saints' Lawshall is part of a united Benefice which includes the Anglican congregations of six parishes and six places of worship covering Bradfield Combust, Great Whelnetham, Hawstead, Lawshall, Nowton and Stanningfield.

All Saints Church, Little Wenham

To the east of the north door is a wall painting of Saint Christopher and the Christ Child.

All Saints Church, Maidstone

Founded by Archbishop of Canterbury William Courtenay in 1395 as part of a new College of All Saints, the church replaced an earlier one on the site dedicated to St Mary.

All Saints Church, Odiham

The chancel contains a three-light window with late 20th-century glass by Patrick Reyntiens depicting the Adoration of the Lamb.

All Saints Church, Oxford

All Saints Church is on the north side of the High Street in central Oxford, England, on the corner of Turl Street.

All Saints Church, Patcham

The commissioners produced a book, The Book of All The Auncient Ancient Customs heretofore used amonge the fishermen of the Toune of Brighthelmston, whose orders were enshrined in law.

All Saints Church, Siddington

There is a memorial to Lieutenant Colonel Wilfrith Elstob VC DSO MC (1888 – 1918), recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War II, whose father was Vicar of All Saints.

All Saints Church, Ulcombe

The walls feature wall paintings in various locations including St Michael defeating Satan, a number of crucifixions and Dives and Lazarus.

All Saints Church, Wraxall

The large churchyard contains several monuments to the Gibbs family which owned the nearby Tyntesfield Estate, which has recently been purchased by the National Trust following the death of Baron Wraxall.

Angelo Balanta

Born in Cali, Colombia, Balanta moved to England and grew up in Fulham as a youth where he attended Hurlingham & Chelsea Secondary school.

Carol Lambrino

He married his third wife Antonia Colville (Bracken, Church Crookham, Hampshire, 29 May 1939 – 13 June 2007), the great granddaughter of Charles Colville, 1st Viscount Colville of Culross at Fulham Town Hall on 27 June 1984, without issue.

Daniel Cousin

On 21 January 2008 it was reported that Premier League side Fulham had had a £2 million bid rejected by Rangers manager Walter Smith.

Dorchester Abbey

In 1993 a Union Jack that had been draped over the coffins of prisoners of war at Batu Lintang camp, Sarawak, Borneo was placed in the abbey together with two wooden memorial plaques; they had formerly been housed at All Saints Church, Oxford.

Fleet, Hampshire

By 1860 Charles Lefroy, a local squire, commissioned All Saints Church, Fleet - in the Blue Triangle area in memory of his wife who had died in 1857.

Gaël Givet

On Sunday 11 September 2011, he started and played the full 90 minutes against Fulham in a 1–1 draw at Craven Cottage.

George Kay

Unfortunately, once again the directors needed to raise cash and in February 1933 they sold Arnold and Mike Keeping to Fulham for a combined fee of £5,000.

History of Finchley

It is not recorded in the Domesday book but by the 11th century the lands were already included in those of the Bishop of London, and probably formed part of the manor of Fulham.

Joe Gilroy

Gilroy then joined Clyde managed by John Prentice, playing with Jim McLean, Harry Hood and Davie White, and 44 goals in 106 games saw him sign for Fulham where he joined Johnny Haynes, George Cohen and Allan Clark.

John Angus

Jack Angus (born 1868, date of death unknown), Scottish footballer, who played for Ardwick, Southampton and Fulham

Jon Nurse

Nurse was born in Bridgetown, Barbados, and moved to England in 1984, taking up residence in Fulham living with his grandparents and mum.

Kit Pedler

Pedler is buried at All Saints' Church in the Kent village of Graveney, where he lived before moving to nearby Doddington.

Lambeth Orchestra

It gives a regular series of 6 concerts each year at All Saints Church, West Dulwich and St John's Waterloo.

Liquidambar styraciflua

The species was introduced into Europe in 1681 by John Banister, the missionary collector sent out by Bishop Compton, who planted it in the palace gardens at Fulham in London, England.

Lyuboslav Penev

CSKA won its single point in the opening game against the future finalist Fulham (1–1 after a good strike from Michel Platini and a mistake from CSKA goalkeeper Ivan Karadzhov).

Matthew Amoah

He is a member of the Ghanaian Golden Era of footballers including Fulham right back John Paintsil and Chelsea versatile midfielder Michael Essien and former captain Steven Appiah who now plays for Italian Club Cesena and formerly Fenerbahçe SK and Juventus player.

Nybro IF

Players who have turned out in the colours of Nybro IF include Joel Allansson (now IFK Gothenburg), Christoffer Andersson (Helsingborgs IF), Peter Abelsson (Trelleborg FF), David Elm (Fulham FC) and Viktor Elm (Heerenveen).

RAF Glatton

The 457th Bomb Group has a memorial dedicated to the men who lost their lives flying from Glatton in All Saints Church Conington churchyard.

Reformed Church of Beacon

The Reformed Church of Beacon shows the influence of William Butterfield's contemporary All Saints Church in London's Fitzrovia neighborhood, and writings by John Ruskin such as Seven Lamps of Architecture and Stones of Venice.

Robert James Clayton

Sir Robert James Clayton CBE, (30 October 1915, Fulham, London - 20 June 1998, Brent, Middlesex, UK) electronics engineer, was notable in the area of defense and industrial electronics.

St John's, Redhill

Pearson's building is typical of his major churches, and shares characteristic features with such buildings as St Stephen, Bournemouth, All Saints, Hove, St Augustine, Kilburn and St John, South Norwood.

St Margaret's Church, West Hoathly

An ancient Sussex custom, also encountered at a few other churches nearby (such as those at Lindfield and Ardingly), applied for many years at West Hoathly: every landowner in the parish was responsible for the upkeep of a specific section of the churchyard wall.

St Neots Town F.C.

The club's ambition to move on was shown with the 2009 addition of former Northern Ireland internationals Steve Lomas and Michael Hughes as a player managerial team, where they were joined by Sylvain Legwinski, formerly of Fulham.

The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic

Rebecca Bloomwood lives in a flat in fashionable Fulham, London, that is owned by her best friend Suze's wealthy, aristocratic parents.

Tony Rea

1999 - Club appoints Dan Stains as head coach; Stains leads Broncos to first Rugby League Challenge Cup final in the club's (Fulham, London Crusaders, Broncos) history.

Una Nwajei

When Fulham won the treble that season then reverted to semi-pro status, Nwajei followed teammate Margunn Haugenes to Norwegian club Amazon Grimstad.


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