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Cotgrave
Cotgrave is a town and civil parish in the borough of Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire, England, some 5 miles (8 km) south-east of central Nottingham. It perches on the South Nottinghamshire Wolds about 131 feet (40 metres) above sea level. Cotgrave's 2001 population of 7,373 people fell to 7,203 at the 2011 Census, though Owthorpe was included. It was estimated at 8,113 in 2019. Position With an ancient heart that has largely escaped development, Cotgrave still has a village atmosphere despite its population. This is accented by its amenities and infrastructure, which have remained comparatively underdeveloped, even though large housing estates were built round the village in the 1960s for people working for the coalmine. It is edged between the A52, A606 and A46. To the west are Tollerton and Nottingham Airport, which has facilities for private planes and flight instruction. History Cotgrave's origins may be in the Iron Age. A 6th-century Anglo-Saxon burial ground h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cotgrave War Memorial
Cotgrave is a town and civil parish in the borough of Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire, England, some 5 miles (8 km) south-east of central Nottingham. It perches on the South Nottinghamshire Wolds about 131 feet (40 metres) above sea level. Cotgrave's 2001 population of 7,373 people fell to 7,203 at the 2011 Census, though Owthorpe was included. It was estimated at 8,113 in 2019. Position With an ancient heart that has largely escaped development, Cotgrave still has a village atmosphere despite its population. This is accented by its amenities and infrastructure, which have remained comparatively underdeveloped, even though large housing estates were built round the village in the 1960s for people working for the coalmine. It is edged between the A52, A606 and A46. To the west are Tollerton and Nottingham Airport, which has facilities for private planes and flight instruction. History Cotgrave's origins may be in the Iron Age. A 6th-century Anglo-Saxon burial ground has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cotgrave Cross
Cotgrave is a town and civil parish in the borough of Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire, England, some 5 miles (8 km) south-east of central Nottingham. It perches on the South Nottinghamshire Wolds about 131 feet (40 metres) above sea level. Cotgrave's 2001 population of 7,373 people fell to 7,203 at the 2011 Census, though Owthorpe was included. It was estimated at 8,113 in 2019. Position With an ancient heart that has largely escaped development, Cotgrave still has a village atmosphere despite its population. This is accented by its amenities and infrastructure, which have remained comparatively underdeveloped, even though large housing estates were built round the village in the 1960s for people working for the coalmine. It is edged between the A52, A606 and A46. To the west are Tollerton and Nottingham Airport, which has facilities for private planes and flight instruction. History Cotgrave's origins may be in the Iron Age. A 6th-century Anglo-Saxon burial ground has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Saints' Church, Cotgrave
All Saints’ Church is a Grade I listed Church of England parish in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham in Cotgrave. History The church dates from the 12th century, and was restored between 1877 and 1878 by Evans and Jolley. An arson attack in 1996 caused considerable damage but the church was restored. During an outbreak of the plague in 1637 the church was used as a food store for the village during the outbreak. Money for goods was disinfected as it was passed through a hollowed out stone filled with vinegar to the men who had locked themselves away in the church. The stone is still in the church. Bells The church enjoys a ring of eight bells, most made by John Taylor & Co. A team of ringers practice regularly (Fridays and Sundays). Clock A new clock was installed in 1865 by Reuben Bosworth.Nottinghamshire Guardian - Friday 22 September 1865 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cotgrave, All Saints Grade I listed churches in Nottinghamshire Church of England church building ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Owthorpe
Owthorpe is a small English village and civil parish in the Wolds of the East Midland county of Nottinghamshire. The population of about 90 was included in the civil parish of Cotgrave in the 2011 Census. Location and governance Owthorpe is adjacent to the parishes of Cropwell Bishop, Stanton on the Wolds, Cotgrave, Kinoulton and Colston Bassett, two miles (3.2 km) south-east of Cotgrave and nine miles (14.5 km) south-east of Nottingham. It forms part of the borough of Rushcliffe. The Grantham Canal lies to its east, as does the Fosse Way, a Roman road whose line is largely followed by the A46 trunk road between Leicester and Lincoln. In 2006 the borough council recorded a population of 90 for Owthorpe, so that the parish is too small to have a parish council and has a parish meeting instead. Amenities There are low-frequency weekday bus services to Cotgrave and Keyworth and term-time school buses to Bingham. The nearest railway station is at Radcliffe on Trent (4 miles, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Hayes (British Army Soldier)
Corporal Ernest Hayes (16 April 1898 – 19 February 1938) was a soldier in the British Army. He was awarded the Military Medal (MM) three times for his conduct in the First World War and was one of only 180 men out of 115,600 to be awarded the Medal three times for his actions during the conflict. Early life Ernest Hayes was born on 16 April 1898, in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire. Military career Hayes enlisted with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, also known as the KOYLI, in 1916. After initial training in England, he was then transferred to the Western front in France. During his time there, he took part in several major battles. He was awarded his first MM on 13 March 1918. In ''The London Gazette'' it reads: "203928 Pte. E. Hayes, Yorks. L.I. (Cotgrave)". His second MM was awarded for his part in securing the Sambre canal on 4 November 1918. The citation from the Army for his actions that day reads as: "No. 203928 Cpl. E. Hayes:- For gallantry & devotion to duty d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Upton (cricketer)
William Upton (14 June 1804 – 1867) was an English cricketer. Upton's batting style is unknown. He was born at Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire. Upton made two first-class appearances for Nottingham Cricket Club, with both appearances coming against Sheffield Cricket Club at Darnall New Ground in 1827 and 1828. He scored at total of 17 runs in his two matches at an average of 5.66, with a high score of 9 not out. He died at the village of his birth at some point in 1867. References External linksWilliam Uptonat ESPNcricinfo ESPN cricinfo (formerly known as Cricinfo or CricInfo) is a sports news website exclusively for the game of cricket. The site features news, articles, live coverage of cricket matches (including liveblogs and scorecards), and ''StatsGuru'', a ...William Uptonat CricketArchive {{DEFAULTSORT:Upton, William 1804 births 1867 deaths People from Cotgrave Cricketers from Nottinghamshire English cricketers Nottingham Cricket Club cricketers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rushcliffe
Rushcliffe is a local government district with borough status in Nottinghamshire, England. The population of the Local Authority at the 2011 Census was 111,129. Its councilRushcliffe Borough Council is based in . It was formed on 1 April 1974 by merging the West Bridgford Urban District, the Bingham Rural District and part of Basford Rural District. The district was named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rushcliffe (UK Parliament Constituency)
Rushcliffe is a constituency in Nottinghamshire represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament from 2019 by Ruth Edwards, a Conservative. From 1970 until 2019, it was represented by Kenneth Clarke who was Father of the House of Commons for his last two years as an MP. He was appointed to the executive in the governments of Margaret Thatcher, John Major and David Cameron – one of five ministers to serve the whole 18 years of the Thatcher and Major governments. His political career is the fifth-longest in the modern era; he remains a notable figure in British politics. History The constituency was formed by the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 (for first use during the election that year). Since 1950 it has been a safe seat for the Conservative Party, whose members have held it without marginal majorities, except for a four-year period from 1966 when it was held by Labour, coinciding with the first Wilson ministry. Unlike other constituencies nearby, such as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elinor Mordaunt
Evelyn May Clowes, known by the pseudonym Elinor Mordaunt (7 May 1872 – 25 June 1942), was an English author, writer and traveller born in Nottinghamshire, England. Her travels included Mauritius and Australia; she undertook a wide variety of employment. Early life Mordaunt was the fifth child of St. John Legh Clowes, a South African writer, and the Honourable Elizabeth Caroline Bingham. She was born in the village of Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, and christened as Evelyn May Clowes. Her maternal grandfather was the Irish nobleman Denis Arthur Bingham, 3rd Baron Clanmorris. Growing up in genteel circumstances, her early childhood was spent at Charlton Down House near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and her teenage years near Heythrop in the Cotswolds. She was educated at home by governesses, excelling at German, Latin, Greek, shorthand writing, landscape painting, and fabric and wallpaper design. Australia In 1897 she went to Mauritius as companion to her cousin Caroline (wife o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Robinson (Xylophone Man)
Frank Robinson (1932 – 4 July 2004) was an eccentric street entertainer in Nottingham, England. He was by far Nottingham's best known busker and was regularly seen around Nottingham City Centre for over fifteen years. His favourite busking place was outside of the C&A store in the Lister Gate area of the city. Little is known about Robinson's personal life or background. Robinson lived in Cotgrave, south of Nottingham, travelling to the city each day. His real name only became widely known following his death; to the people of Nottingham and beyond, he was simply and affectionately known as the 'Xylophone Man'. Robinson played a small child's metallophone (despite his nickname) with a limited repertoire. His seemingly random hitting of bars was a familiar noise in the city centre and, despite his lack of musical ability, his excitable and enthusiastic approach to his instrument endeared him to the Nottingham public and also earned him something of a cult following. The only ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tollerton, Nottinghamshire
Tollerton is an English village and civil parish in the Rushcliffe district of Nottinghamshire, just south-east of Nottingham. The population of the built-up area in 2011 was 1,544. It was estimated to have risen to 1,655 in 2019. Governance Tollerton has a parish council and is represented on Rushcliffe Borough Council. The Member of Parliament (MP) for Rushcliffe since December 2019 is the Conservative Ruth Edwards. Tollerton Hall St Hugh's College was founded in 1948 at Tollerton Hall by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham as its junior seminary, accepting boys from aged 11 upwards, but by 1969 it had opened its doors to secular students. It closed in 1986, leaving the hall as a corporate HQ until June 2017, when it was bought by a businessman, Ian Kershaw, for use as a private home again. Event and amenities There is an annual village fayre held in June. This gathers residents around craft stalls, entertainments, refreshments and small exhibitions. The money generated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stragglethorpe
Stragglethorpe is a village in the civil parish of Brant Broughton with Stragglethorpe, in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately east of Newark-on-Trent. The population of the civil parish in 2001 was 639, increasing to 744 at the 2011 census. Stragglethorpe was a separate civil parish until 1931 when it merged with Brant Broughton. These figures refer to the population of Brant Broughton and Stragglethorpe combined. However, slips of paper can be found in the Stragglethorpe Churchwardens' accounts for 1801, 1811 and 1821, which record the population as 79, 92 and 100 respectively while denoting the number of inhabited houses and families as 14/17, 16/16 and 18/19. Before 1931, Stragglethorpe had been associated with the land and villages to the West of it, namely Beckingham, Sutton and Fenton. In fact, a thousand years before, it had been an outlying hamlet to the village of Holme. The Saxon "thorpe" part of its name deno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
