Wyke (population 14,180 –

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) is an area of

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and a

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within the

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in the county of

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, England. The population taken at the 2011 Census was 14,958. As well as the area of Wyke, the ward includes the adjoining hamlet of Lower Wyke, the area around Carr House, known as Carr House Gate, part of Oakenshaw (the main part of which is in

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), and most of Low Moor. It is bordered on the east side by the

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and extends up to the Staygate roundabout on the north. Wyke Methodist Church is located at Laverack Field in Wyke. The South Bradford Local History Alliance reports that "the

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movement held meetings in Wyke in the mid-19th century at a property in Wyke Lane known as Bink’s Cottage, and later at the home of Joseph Clark near the Temperance Hall. The original chapel was built in 1869 and was officially opened in 1871. A Sunday School was added in 1913."

Councillors

Wyke is represented on

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by three Labour Party councillors, David Warburton, Sarah Ferriby and Rosie Watson. indicates seat up for re-election.

History

Wyke was formerly a

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and

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in the parish of

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, in 1866 Wyke became a separate

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. In 1951 the parish had a population of 5809.

References

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Council ward profile
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Councillors

History

See also

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