- North Bradley
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The village of North Bradley, Wiltshire, England, lies between the towns of Trowbridge and Westbury, and is now separated from the former by only a couple of fields.
Most of the hamlet of Yarnbrook is part of North Bradley. The parish originally also included the present civil parish of Southwick, but the two separated in 1866.
In 2001, the population was 1,848.[1]
The actress Emma Pierson, one of the stars of the BBC television drama Hotel Babylon, lived here for fifteen years.
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History
Before the late 19th century, North Bradley was part of Steeple Ashton. Both were within the hundred of Whorwellsdown.
Online North Bradley
In 2011 North Bradley Parish went digital and launched its own website. Areas such as Parish News, History, Parish Councillor and others are available on the site which can be accessed by going to http://www.northbradley.org.uk
North Bradley CE Primary School
The village has its own primary school http://www.northbradley.ik.org
North Bradley Cricket Club
2008 NBCC team
North Bradley have had a cricket team dating back to 1867. .[2]
North Bradley Cricket Club was first formed in 1867. In 1951 Peace Memorial Field was established, providing the team with its first real home field. By the mid-1980s the club was on a downward turn, and was in need of revival. Dennis Jones helped re-establish the club, beginning with ‘Father and Son’ and ‘Cricket Club vrs Football Club’ matches.
In 1999, the club first entered the Wessex Midweek League, and managed to win the championship with an unbeaten record.
In 2005 the club entered a side into the WCCL Division 8.
For the 2010 season, as they will be fielding a side with a mixture of new and old players, they have elected to play in Division 7.
References
- North Bradley: 100 years of cricket by Owen Hobbs
External links
Media related to North Bradley at Wikimedia CommonsCoordinates: 51°18′N 2°12′W / 51.3°N 2.2°W
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