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Strelley Road Library - Geograph
Strelley is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Broxtowe and City of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, England. It is to the west of Nottingham. The population of the civil parish taken at the 2011 census was 653. It is also the name of the nearby post war council housing estate. The village lies within the Broxtowe district, whilst the estate is in the City of Nottingham. The village is separated from the housing estate by the A6002 road. Village The village of Strelley was first recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086, where it appears as ''Straleia''. The name means 'clearing on a street or Roman road', though there is not known to be a Roman road in the area. The village has quite a secluded atmosphere as it is not on a through-road for traffic, although bridleways ran from the village to Cossall to the west, and to Kimberley to the north. The old Broad Oak pub remains but has been partially modernised. Strelley is also notable for being the upper terminus of one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Saints' Church, Strelley
All Saints' Church, Strelley is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Strelley, Nottinghamshire. History The church dates from the 13th century. It was rebuilt from 1356 by Samson de Strelley. The clerestory was added in the 15th century. It was restored between 1855 and 1856 by George Gordon Place and in 1895 by Charles Hodgson Fowler. The clock in the tower was installed in 1868 and built by Reuben Bosworth Reuben Bosworth (ca.1797 – 26 July 1883) was a watch and clockmaker in Nottingham. Life He was born around 1797 in Smisby, Derbyshire. He married late in life in 1856 to Sarah. He was a watchmaker and clockmaker in Nottingham. He was ap .... Parish status This church is in a combined parish which comprises: *St John the Baptist's Church, Bilborough *St Martin of Tours’ Church, Bilborough Memorials The church is noted for its monuments which include: *Alabaster chest tomb to Sir Samson de Strelley and his wife, ca. 1400 *Floor slab to J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
