Badsey
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Terraced houses in Badsey |
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Badsey shown within Worcestershire
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Population | 2,657 [1] |
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OS grid reference | SP072431 |
– London | 87 miles (140 km) |
Civil parish | Badsey |
District | Wychavon |
Shire county | Worcestershire |
Region | West Midlands |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | EVESHAM |
Postcode district | WR11 |
Dialling code | 01386 |
Police | West Mercia |
Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
Ambulance | West Midlands |
EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Badsey is a village and civil parish in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. It has two parks and a small first school located in the centre of the village.
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Location
The village of Badsey is located about two miles east of Evesham, in the Vale of Evesham. It lies close to the River Avon.[2] According to the 2001 census the Badsey ward had a population of 2,657.[1]
Amenities and history
The old manor house, a Grade II* listed building, still stands on the village High Street. It is half-timbered, black and white and today is a private residence, mainly from the 16th century, restored in the 1940s.[3] The village and parish church is dedicated to St. James.[4] The village has a Spar shop (open 7 days a week) with a post office located inside. The two local pubs are called the Wheatsheaf Inn[5] and the Round Of Gras.[6]
Notable residents
- English cricketer Daryl Mitchell was born in Badsey.[7]
- Comedian Alistair McGowan was also born in village[8] and attended Badsey First School.
See also
References
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External links
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- ↑ www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk The Manor House, Badsey, Worcestershire
- ↑ www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk Church of St James, Badsey
- ↑ Worcester News 8 April 2011 "The Wheatsheaf Inn"
- ↑ Evesham Journal 2 June 2011 "Pub regulars robbed at knifepoint"
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