Westhumble

Westhumble

infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 51.2545
longitude= -0.3331
official_name= Westhumble
map_type= Surrey
population = fewer than 500
shire_district= Mole Valley
shire_county = Surrey
region= South East England
constituency_westminster= Mole Valley
post_town= Dorking
postcode_district = RH5
postcode_area= RH
dial_code= 01306
os_grid_reference=TQ164519

Westhumble is a village situated 2 km (1.5 miles) north of Dorking in Surrey, England. Neighbouring villages include Mickleham and Great Bookham. The census area "Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham" has a population of 1,932. [ [http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=5942966&c=RH5+6BS&d=14&e=16&g=490867&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&enc=1 Census data] ]

With large country fields, meadows and National Trust landmarks, such as Box Hill and Polesden Lacey close by, Westhumble is a focus for ramblers.

The area is served by Box Hill & Westhumble railway station.

Fanny Burney, the 18th century novelist, built a house in the village in 1797 with her husband, the french general, Alexandre D'Arblay.

The physicist and astronomer Sir James Jeans and his wife, the organist Susi Jeans lived at Cleveland Lodge.

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