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Redhouse (other)
Redhouse may refer to: Places * Redhouse, County Kilkenny, Ireland * Redhouse, Eastern Cape, South Africa ** Redhouse Yacht Club * Redhouse, Kentucky, United States * Redhouse, Maryland, United States * Redhouse, Sunderland, England * Redhouse Castle, in East Lothian, Scotland * Redhouse Cymru, an arts centre in Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil (; cy, Merthyr Tudful ) is the main town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. It is about north of Cardiff. Often called just Merthyr, it is said to be named after Tydf ..., Wales Other uses * Redhouse (surname), including a list of people with the name * Redhouse (band), 1970s Australian rock band See also * Red House (other) * Maison Rouge (other) {{Disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhouse, County Kilkenny
Redhouse () is a townland in County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland, Ireland located midway between the towns of Callan, County Kilkenny, Callan and Kilmanagh, County Kilkenny, Kilmanagh. Redhouse is noted in historical records as having a water well, well which was used by thousands during the Great Irish Famine as many other wells in the area had gone dry. To this is attributed a higher than average survival rate in the area during the famine. See also * List of towns and villages in the Republic of Ireland, List of towns and villages in Ireland References {{County Kilkenny Townlands of County Kilkenny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhouse, Eastern Cape
Redhouse is a small village in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, located to the north of the city of Port Elizabeth. It is adjacent to a declared wetland reserve, soon hopefully to be a Ramsar site. The village is situated on the Zwartkops River, and is host to the Redhouse Yacht Club. The village was built around the Redhouse train station which is a stopping point for passenger and goods trains coming from or going to the Port Elizabeth harbour. There are over 10,000 water birds here, in the summer, including beautiful flamingos aplenty. There are no shops or businesses in Redhouse, apart from two bed and breakfast Bed and breakfast (typically shortened to B&B or BnB) is a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast. Bed and breakfasts are often private family homes and typically have between four and eleven rooms, wit ... establishments, and this village is truly a hidden gem. There is a small primary school, a church, a lawn bowling cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhouse Yacht Club
The Redhouse Yacht Club (RYC), which is amongst the oldest yacht clubs in South Africa, hosts large dinghy racing, dinghy races, and operates a training program that has produced international champion sailors. The club is located in the village of Redhouse, Eastern Cape, Redhouse, Eastern Cape, South Africa within a fifteen-minute drive of Port Elizabeth. It is situated on the Zwartkops River, a tributary to Algoa Bay which is a popular vacation destination, and a major South African sailing centre. Activities The Club primarily caters to Dinghy sailing, dinghy sailors, sponsors a major dinghy racing program, is an affiliate of the South African Sailing Academy and is a member of the International Sailing Federation as well as part of South African Sailing (organization). The climate around Algoa Bay allows for year-round sailing, and river sailing provides a more sheltered environment for smaller craft. There are about two races per week throughout the year with periodic larger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhouse, Kentucky
Redhouse is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is located at the junction of Kentucky Route 388 and Kentucky Route 3377. Redhouse was settled in the 1840s. The origin of the name is debated, as it could have been named after the nearby Red House Tavern, or a large red brick house. A post office for the town opened in 1883, and closed in 1954. Geography Redhouse is located 4 miles north of Richmond Richmond most often refers to: * Richmond, Virginia, the capital of Virginia, United States * Richmond, London, a part of London * Richmond, North Yorkshire, a town in England * Richmond, British Columbia, a city in Canada * Richmond, California, ..., the county seat. References Unincorporated communities in Madison County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{MadisonCountyKY-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhouse, Maryland
Redhouse is an unincorporated community in Garrett County, Maryland, United States, located at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 219 near the West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ... state line. References Unincorporated communities in Garrett County, Maryland Unincorporated communities in Maryland {{GarrettCountyMD-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhouse, Sunderland
Hylton Red House, known locally just as Red House (often spelled as Redhouse), is a suburb in the north east of Sunderland, England, situated between Downhill to the west and Marley Pots and Witherwack to the east. The area, Hylton Red House, is one of the largest council housing schemes in England. In common with most estates in Sunderland, the street names all start with the same letter - 'R' in the case of Red House. The whole of the estate falls within the SR5 postal code. Red House is home to Red House Academy (on the site of the original Hylton Red House Comprehensive School), which was the third biggest school in Britain at one point educating over 3500 students. The school was eventually demolished in 2008 after finishing in the lowest 1% of schools in the U.K for 19 years concurrently. Northern Saints VA Primary school, (on the site of the original Hylton Red House Primary school) and English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School. Bishop Harland Church of England Primar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhouse Castle
Redhouse Castle is a ruined tower house castle, 2 km east of Longniddry, East Lothian, Scotland, UK, on the B1377, close to Spittal. The castle designated as a scheduled monument. It is no longer protected as a category A listed building. History The first version of the castle appears to have been a religious institution, probably a hospice for pilgrims and travellers, belonging to the Douglas family. In April 1421 the Earl of Douglas transferred the estates of Ballencrieff and Gosford to his mistress Christian de Ramsay to provide for her and their children. The castle, a four-storey manor house in red sandstone, remained in the hands of the Douglas family, but it was sold in 1607 to John Layng, the Keeper of the Signet. His initials and those of his wife Rebecca Dennistoun are carved into the pediment. He died in 1612 and is buried in the churchyard of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh. In 1608 Layng's daughter Jeane married Sir Andrew Hamilton f the Hamiltons of Haddi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil (; cy, Merthyr Tudful ) is the main town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. It is about north of Cardiff. Often called just Merthyr, it is said to be named after Tydfil, daughter of Brychan Brycheiniog, King Brychan of Brycheiniog, who according to legend was slain at Merthyr by pagans about 480 CE. generally means "Martyr of the Faith, martyr" in modern Welsh, but here closer to the Latin : a place of worship built over a martyr's relics. Similar place names in south Wales are Merthyr Cynog, Merthyr Dyfan and Merthyr Mawr. History Pre-history Peoples migrating north from Europe had lived in the area for many thousands of years. The archaeological record starts from about 1000 BC with the Celts. From their language, the Welsh language developed. Hillforts were built during the British Iron Age, Iron Age and the tribe that inhabited them in the south of Wales was called the Silures, according to Tacitu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhouse (surname) ( 1565–1634), Scottish landowner
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Redhouse is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Diana Redhouse (1923–2007), British artist * Harry Redhouse (1880–1959), English cricketer * James Redhouse (1811–1892), British lexicographer See also *Andrew Hamilton, Lord Redhouse Andrew Hamilton, Lord Redhouse (c.1565 – September 1634) was a 16th/17th-century Scottish landowner and Senator of the College of Justice. Life He was the son of Thomas Hamilton, Lord Priestfield, and was probably born at Priestfield House ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhouse (band)
Redhouse were a short-lived Australian rock band formed in 1975. Biography Redhouse included members of the former Red House Roll Band, which had begun in Geelong Geelong ( ) (Wathawurrung: ''Djilang''/''Djalang'') is a port city in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria, located at the eastern end of Corio Bay (the smaller western portion of Port Phillip Bay) and the left bank of Barwon River, ... in the early 1970s and released a single, "Oh Lucky Man!", from the 1973 film of the same name. Redhouse originally featured Jack Green (bass), John Dallimore (guitar), Jacques De Jongh (guitar) and Gary Crothall (drums). In July 1976, De Jongh left the band to join Hush. He was replaced by Graham Matters (vocals) and Garry Quince (guitar and keyboards). Redhouse released one album, ''One More Squeeze''. Two singles were lifted from the LP: "I Like Dancing" (October 1976) and "Who’s Foolin’ Who?" (February 1977). In March 1977, Quince left to join Finch, and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red House (other)
Red House or The Red House may refer to: Places and buildings United Kingdom *Red House, London (other), the name of several places ** Red House, Bexleyheath, designed/owned by William Morris *The Red House, Aldeburgh, home of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears *Red House, Bournemouth, later called Langtry Manor *Red House, Buntingford *The Red House, in Red House Park, Great Barr, Sandwell *Red House, Rotherham, later called Swinden House *The Red House, part of the Great House at Sonning *The Red House (York) *Red House Museum, Gomersal, Yorkshire * Red House School, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees *Hylton Red House, or simply Red House, a suburb of Sunderland **Red House Academy Isle of Man *Red House, 1 The Parade, Castletown, a Registered Buildings of the Isle of Man *The Red House, Victoria Road, Douglas, a Registered Buildings of the Isle of Man United States * Red House, New York, a town *Red House (Manhattan), a building *Red House (South Kingstown, Rhode Isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
