Himbleton
Himbleton is a village in Worcestershire, England. It lies about 5 miles (8.0 km) south-east of Droitwich and 7.5 miles (12.1 km) north-east of Worcester. There is an Anglican church, dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene.[1]
| Himbleton | |
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 Cottage in Himbleton | |
  Himbleton Location within Worcestershire | |
| Population | 415 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | SO650649 |
| • London | 100 mi (160 km) SE |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WORCESTER |
| Postcode district | WR9 |
| Dialling code | 01905 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
Located on Neight Hill in the village is a first school, Himbleton Church of England First School,[2] catering for children aged 4–9, which was opened in 1873. There is also a pub, The Galton Arms, which has featured several times in the Good Beer Guide.[3]
The local cricket team, Himbleton Cricket Club,[4] play in the Worcestershire County League Division 2. Himbleton has historic significance as one of the villages through which the Catholic anarchists under Guy Fawkes travelled.
References
- You, A Church Near. "St Mary Magdalene, Himbleton".
- "School Websites, School Web Design, Hosting & Apps - School Jotter". Archived from the original on 16 July 2011.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 31 January 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Himbleton Cricket Club".
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