13 years after spending three months on loan at Fulham, Cole returned to Craven Cottage for the 2004-05 season and was the club's top scorer after joining them on a one-year contract. But he did not sign a new contract at the end of the season and made himself free to leave. ...

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Andy Cole, Andy Cole - Arsenal Fulham and Bristol City, Andy Cole - Newcastle United, Andy Cole - Manchester United, Andy Cole - Blackburn Rovers, Andy Cole - Fulham, Andy Cole - Manchester City, Andy Cole - England, Andy Cole - Clubs & Records

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Fulham has in the past been a politically significant part of the country, having been the scene of two major parliamentary by-elections in the 20th Century. In 1933, the Fulham East by-election became known as the "peace by-election" taking place shortly prior to the outbreak of World War 2. In 1986, Fulham experienced another by-election following the death of Conservative MP Martin Stevens. Labour's Nick Raynsford gained the constituency on a 10% swing - one of the first elections that heralded the slick, modern campaigning New Lab ...

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Fulham, Fulham - Transport, Fulham - Politics, Fulham - Culture and entertainment, Fulham - Nearest places

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Andy Hamilton is a British comedian, game show panelist, director and comedy scriptwriter for television and radio. He has appeared in The News Quiz, QI and If I Ruled the World, and is an occasional guest panelist in I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. He was born in Fulham, South West London and educated at grammar school before reading English at Cambridge, where he was a member of the Cambridge University Light Entertainment Society (CULES). Hamilton first came to major notice whilst performing in the w ...

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• Andy Hamilton - Scripts

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Aston Villa Football Club play at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. They currently play in the Premier League. Aston Villa were founding members of the Football League in 1888 and of the Premier League in 1992. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in England. Aston Villa F.C. - History. Aston Villa Football Club was formed in March 1874 by members of the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel in Aston, Birmingham. Members of the Aston Villa cricket team were looking for a way to stay fit during the winte ...

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• Aston Villa F.C. - History
• Aston Villa F.C. - The ups and downs of the 1980s
• Aston Villa F.C. - The 1990s: more mixed fortunes
• Aston Villa F.C. - Recent years
• Aston Villa F.C. - Club Honours
• Aston Villa F.C. - Club Colours
• Aston Villa F.C. - Managers
• Aston Villa F.C. - Current squad
• Aston Villa F.C. - Players out on loan
• Aston Villa F.C. - Notable Players
• Aston Villa F.C. - Appearance Records
• Aston Villa F.C. - All Time Leading Goalscorers
• Aston Villa F.C. - Other Items of Interest
• Aston Villa F.C. - Famous Aston Villa Fans
• Aston Villa F.C. - Related Links

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London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. London produces 17% of the UK's GDP, and is one of the world's major business, political and cultural centres. The capital of the former British Empire, London is a leader in international finance, communications, entertainment, fashion and the arts and has considerable influence worldwide. London is one of the world's major global cities ...

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• London - Defining London
• London - Geography and climate
• London - History
• London - Modern London
• London - Culture
• London - London Districts
• London - Central London
• London - East London
• London - The East End
• London - Docklands
• London - West London
• London - North London
• London - South London
• London - Demographics
• London - Government
• London - Business and economy
• London - Transport and infrastructure
• London - Education
• London - Media
• London - Technology
• London - Style and Fashion in London
• London - Religion
• London - Sport
• London - London tourist attractions
• London - Places of interest
• London - List of hotels in London
• London - Buildings and monuments
• London - Museums and galleries
• London - Markets and shopping areas
• London - Parks and gardens
• London - Other places of interest
• London - London in the arts
• London - Literature featuring London
• London - Films featuring London
• London - Television programmes featuring London
• London - Songs featuring London
• London - Video Games featuring London
• London - Major exhibitions staged in London
• London - Parades

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Woolwich ['wʊlɪtʃ] is a town in south-east London, England in the London Borough of Greenwich, on the south side of the River Thames, though the tiny exclave of North Woolwich (which is now part of the London Borough of Newham) is on the north side of the river. It was home to the United Kingdom's first McDonald's, in 1974. It is notable as a river crossing point, having the Woolwich Ferry (and the lesser-known Woolwich foot tunnel), and as the one-time home of the Woolwi ...

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• Woolwich - Famous residents
• Woolwich - Transport
• Woolwich - External link

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The Culture of Gibraltar reflects Gibraltarians' diverse origins. While there are Spanish and British influences, a result of the territory's status as a British 'overseas territory' (colony) and its proximity to Spain, the ethnic origins of most Gibraltarians are neither British or Spanish, including Genoese, Maltese, Portuguese, and Germans. Others are Jewish of Sephardic or North African origin. Many Gibraltarians of Genoese origin came to the Rock in the 18th century, with the Maltese and Portuguese following in the 19th cent ...

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• Culture of Gibraltar - Cultural relationships with Britain and Spain
• Culture of Gibraltar - British Gibraltarians
• Culture of Gibraltar - Religion
• Culture of Gibraltar - Relations with Spain
• Culture of Gibraltar - Relations with Britain
• Culture of Gibraltar - Surnames
• Culture of Gibraltar - 'Gibraltarian' vs 'People of Gibraltar'
• Culture of Gibraltar - Gibraltarian British
• Culture of Gibraltar - Other British
• Culture of Gibraltar - Moroccans
• Culture of Gibraltar - Indians

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Clapham is a neighbourhood in the London Borough of Lambeth, South London. Clapham dates back to Anglo-Saxon times; the name is said to derive from the Anglo-Saxon word for "Clappa's farm". In the late seventeenth century, large country houses began to be built here, and through the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries it was favoured by the upper classes, with many large and gracious houses and villas built around Clapham Common and in the Old Town. Samuel Pepys spent the last two years of his life in Clapham living with ...

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The Right Honourable Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born 6 May 1953) is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service. He has led the Labour Party since July 1994, (following the death of John Smith in May of that year) and brought Labour into power with a landslide victory in the 1997 general election, replacing John Major as Prime Minister and ending 18 years of Conservative government. He is now the Labour Party's longest-serving Prime Minister, and the only person to have led the party ...

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• Tony Blair - Family background
• Tony Blair - Early political career
• Tony Blair - In opposition
• Tony Blair - Leader of the Labour Party
• Tony Blair - First term 1997 to 2001
• Tony Blair - Establishment of the Third Way
• Tony Blair - Control over House of Commons
• Tony Blair - Domestic policies
• Tony Blair - Second term 2001 to 2005
• Tony Blair - Iraq war
• Tony Blair - Domestic politics
• Tony Blair - Attempted impeachment
• Tony Blair - Health problems
• Tony Blair - Third term 2005 to present
• Tony Blair - G8 and EU presidencies
• Tony Blair - 2012 Summer Olympics
• Tony Blair - 2005 London bombings
• Tony Blair - Departure
• Tony Blair - Common criticisms of Blair
• Tony Blair - 'Spin'
• Tony Blair - Authoritarianism
• Tony Blair - Relationship with USA
• Tony Blair - Criticisms by the left
• Tony Blair - Satire
• Tony Blair - Works

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Aldersgate was a gate in the London Wall in the City of London, which has given its name to Aldersgate Street, a road leading north from the site of the gate, towards Clerkenwell in the London Borough of Islington. The old gate was taken down in 1617, and rebuilt in the same year from a design by Gerard Christmas. The gate was damaged in the Great Fire of London, but was repaired and remained until 1761. Aldersgate Street contained the Bishop of London's Chapel and his chambers at London House, which was used from the eighteent ...

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February 2005 in sports - 28 February 2005. NCAA basketball: Temple University announces that head men's basketball coach John Chaney will not coach in the Atlantic 10 Conference's tournament. This decision stems from an incident during a game against Saint Joseph's University on February 24, when Chaney responded to the non-calling of illegal screens by Hawks players by sending in Temple center Nehemiah Ingram to commit hard fouls on Saint Joseph's center John Bryant. (San Diego Union-Trib ...

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February 2005 in sports, February 2005 in sports - Deaths in February, February 2005 in sports - Ongoing events, February 2005 in sports - Related pages, February 2005 in sports - Events in sports, February 2005 in sports - 28 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 27 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 26 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 25 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 24 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 23 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 22 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 21 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 20 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 19 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 18 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 17 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 16 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 15 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 14 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 13 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 12 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 11 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 10 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 9 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 8 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 7 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 6 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 5 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 4 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 3 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 2 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - 1 February 2005, February 2005 in sports - Events in sports by month

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Alonso came through the youth ranks at Real Sociedad and made his debut for the San Sebastian outfit in the 1999/2000 season. His first match was against Logrones on the 1st of December 1999 in a Copa del Rey game. He made 14 further appearances that season. The following season, in 2000/2001, Xabi spent the first part of the campaign on loan at minnows SD Eibar before returning to Real Sociedad later that season to break into the first team. Season 2002/2003 was the campaign when Xabi Alonso came to prominence as a star in the making and was a key performer as Real Sociedad finished second in La Liga behind champio ...

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Xabi Alonso, Xabi Alonso - Player Profile, Xabi Alonso - Personal, Xabi Alonso - Honours, Xabi Alonso - Statistics

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Nearest places: Blackheath Charlton Eltham Plumstead Nearest tube stations: North Greenwich tube station New Cross station Nearest railway stations: Charlton railway station North Woolwich railway station Plumstead railway station Silvertown railway station Woolwich Arsenal railway station Woolwich Dockyard railway station A terminus for the Dockland ...

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Woolwich, Woolwich - Famous residents, Woolwich - Transport, Woolwich - External link

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Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Formation. The team was founded in 1877 by John Baynton, Jack Addenbrooke and Jack Brodie after a group of pupils at St Luke's school in Blakenhall had been presented with a football by their headmaster Harry Barcroft. Two years later, they merged with the local cricket and football club to form The Wanderers. The club was given the use of two fields - John Harper's Field and Windmill Field - both off Lower Villiers Street in Blakenhall in its early years. From there, they mo ...

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Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - History of the club, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Formation, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Pre-Second World War, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Post-War Success, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Ups and Downs, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Decline and Rescue, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Modern Day, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - The Future, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Notable Players, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Stadium, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Club Honours, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Club Records, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Appearances, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Individual Records, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Team Records, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Current squad, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. - Players on loan

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Bermondsey - 11th century. The area was originally named "Beormund's Ey", Beormund being a Saxon personal name, "ey" being Old Norse for "island". At this time it would have been little more than a marshy riverside island. A community of Cluniac monks established Bermondsey Abbey on the site in 1082 and began the development of the area, cultivating the land and embanking the riverside. They turned an adjacent tidal inlet at the mouth of the River Neckinger into a dock, nam ...

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Bermondsey, Bermondsey - History of Bermondsey, Bermondsey - 11th century, Bermondsey - 17th century, Bermondsey - 18th century, Bermondsey - 19th century, Bermondsey - 20th century, Bermondsey - Places of interest in Bermondsey, Bermondsey - Nearest places

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Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Early years. In 1882 the Hotspur Football Club was formed by young men and teenagers from a local grammar school and Hotspur cricket club. It is thought that the name Hotspur was associated with Sir Henry Percy (Sir Harry Hotspur) who lived locally in the 14th Century. The team later became Tottenham Hotspur to distinguish itse ...

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Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - History, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Early years, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Tottenham Hotspur joins the Football League, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - After the Great War, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - The Twenties and Thirties, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Post-war Push-and-Run, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Bill Nicholson's Glory Glory era, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Keith Burkinshaw: the Quiet Man, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Shreeve and Pleat: the Nearly Men, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Hitting the headlines with El Tel, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Ossie Ardiles fails to deliver, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Much Promise but Little Success, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Another dream fails: Hoddle and Pleat again, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Going Continental: Jol, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Honours, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Domestic, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Europe, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Other, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Youth team, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Tottenham's full record in European competitions, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Tottenham's Premiership Record, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - When the Year ends in one, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Current Squad, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Out on loan, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Other players with professional contracts, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Club officials, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Managers, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Past players of note, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. - Popular Spurs chants

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On 31 August 1997 Diana was involved in a car accident in the Pont de l'Alma road tunnel in Paris, along with her friend and lover Dodi Fayed, and their driver Henri Paul. Fayed's bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones is the only person who survived the wreckage. Diana Princess of Wales - Circumstances. Late in the evening of Saturday 30 August, Diana and Fayed departed the Hôtel Ritz in Place Vendome, Paris, and sped along the north bank of the Seine. Shortly after midnight on 31 August, their Mercedes-Benz S 280 ...

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Diana Princess of Wales, Diana Princess of Wales - Early years, Diana Princess of Wales - Family and Marriage, Diana Princess of Wales - Charity work, Diana Princess of Wales - AIDS, Diana Princess of Wales - Landmines, Diana Princess of Wales - Death, Diana Princess of Wales - Circumstances, Diana Princess of Wales - Subsequent events, Diana Princess of Wales - Conspiracy theories, Diana Princess of Wales - Funeral and public reaction, Diana Princess of Wales - Styles, Diana Princess of Wales - Lineage

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In 1901 Scottish international Alex Raisbeck was the first Liverpool captain to collect the Football League Championship, and Liverpool were league champions again in 1906. On April 25, 1914, Liverpool made their first appearance in the FA Cup final at Crystal Palace but lost 1-0 to Burnley. In 1922, and again in 1923, captained by England full back Ephraim Longworth, Liverpool won the league. In 1946-7, the first season after World War 2, Liverpool were surprise league cha ...

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Liverpool F.C., Liverpool F.C. - Early Successes, Liverpool F.C. - The Bill Shankly Revolution, Liverpool F.C. - Bob Paisley: The Greatest Glory Days, Liverpool F.C. - Joe Fagan: Brief but Glorious, Liverpool F.C. - Kenny Dalglish: Success in Exile, Liverpool F.C. - Graeme Souness: FA Cup winners, Liverpool F.C. - Roy Evans: The Nearly Men, Liverpool F.C. - Gérard Houllier: Cup Kings, Liverpool F.C. - Rafael Benítez: Back on top of Europe, Liverpool F.C. - Miscellaneous Facts and Figures, Liverpool F.C. - Match statistics, Liverpool F.C. - Club culture, Liverpool F.C. - Other, Liverpool F.C. - Players out on loan, Liverpool F.C. - Reserve and Academy players, Liverpool F.C. - Staff, Liverpool F.C. - Stars, Liverpool F.C. - Managers, Liverpool F.C. - Official Websites, Liverpool F.C. - UK & Ireland, Liverpool F.C. - European, Liverpool F.C. - International, Liverpool F.C. - Other Websites

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While Basingstoke didn't originally qualify for their place in the newly formed division for 2004/05, they were awarded Hendon's place when the Middlesex team declined it as the next highest placed team in the Isthmian League Premier Division that season. This kind of luck is typical of the up-and-down history of the club, first formed in 1896 from Aldworth United and Basingstoke Albion. After tasting title success in the Hampshire League North Division in 1911/12 and 1919/20, "Town" had to wait over 30 years for its next honours, fin ...

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Basingstoke Town F.C., Basingstoke Town F.C. - Overview, Basingstoke Town F.C. - History, Basingstoke Town F.C. - Cup Runs, Basingstoke Town F.C. - Honours

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In their short history Leigh R.M.I. have reached the F.A. Cup First Round on three occasions. The first came in the 1998/99 season when they met Fulham, then in Division Two, at Craven Cottage. Leigh achieved a 1-1 draw and the attention of the British media. Leigh's Goalkeeper, David Felgate, received plaudits for his performance in this match. The replay at Hilton Park, was televised and shown live on Sky Sports. Leigh lost the replay 2–0, the ...

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Leigh RMI F.C., Leigh RMI F.C. - F.A. Cup exploits, Leigh RMI F.C. - Grounds

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