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{{Short description|Village in Leicestershire, England}} |
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'''Blaby''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|l|eɪ|b|i}})<ref>G.M. Miller, ''BBC Pronouncing Dictionary of British Names'' (Oxford UP, 1971), p. 15.</ref> is a village in the [[Blaby District]] in central [[Leicestershire]], England, some five miles south of [[Leicester]] city centre. |
'''Blaby''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|l|eɪ|b|i}})<ref>G.M. Miller, ''BBC Pronouncing Dictionary of British Names'' (Oxford UP, 1971), p. 15.</ref> is a large village in the [[Blaby District]] in central [[Leicestershire]], England, some five miles south of [[Leicester]] city centre. At the time of the 2011 census, Blaby had a population of 6,194, falling slightly from 6,240 in 2001. Given Blaby's proximity to the city, it is part of the [[Leicester Urban Area]]. |
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Its name |
Its name likely came from [[Old Norse]]. ''Blábýr'' = "[[farmstead]] or village belonging to a man named Blár" (where the ''-r'' is a [[case ending]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Leicestershire/Blaby|title=Key to English Place-names|website=kepn.nottingham.ac.uk|access-date=14 August 2021|archive-date=10 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810074306/http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Leicestershire/Blaby|url-status=live}}</ref> There seems to have been a dense patch of [[Viking]] settlement in [[Leicestershire]], although some records in the Blaby Library indicate the origin of the village's name was from the first vicar. Blaby is twinned with the village of [[Villers-sous-Saint-Leu]] in France. |
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==Buildings== |
==Buildings== |
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[[File:Blaby Parish Church.JPG|thumb|right|All Saints, |
[[File:Blaby Parish Church.JPG|thumb|right|[[All Saints' Church, Blaby]]]] |
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While there are few buildings of outstanding historical or architectural interest, old Blaby is a conservation area. |
While there are few buildings of outstanding historical or architectural interest, old Blaby is a conservation area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Conservation Areas |url=https://www.blaby.gov.uk/planning-and-building/conservation/conservation-areas/ |website=Blaby District Council |access-date=13 April 2022}}</ref> Old Blaby contains The Baker's Arms, a thatched public house that dates back to 1484. The other public houses to be found in Blaby are The Fox & Tiger, The Bulls Head and The Black Horse. The Tom Thumb has been sold from Everards brewery and had planning permission granted to build 10 dwellings in its place. The Egyptian Queen has now been demolished. Blaby is home to three schools: Blaby Stokes CE Primary School, Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School, and Foxfields Academy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Find a school |url=https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools-colleges-and-academies/find-a-school |website=Leicestershire County Council}}</ref> |
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==Parks== |
==Parks== |
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To the south of the Bakers Arms stands Bouskell Park, with a 19th-century ice house |
To the south of the Bakers Arms stands Bouskell Park, with a 19th-century ice house. Other parks include Northfield Park, used for football, cricket, fetes and fairs, and Oakfield Park, located off Hospital Lane.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabyparishcouncil.org/parks-and-gardens.html|title=Parks|date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
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==Shops== |
==Shops== |
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Most shops and amenities stand on the old [[A426 road]] between [[Leicester]] to the north and [[Lutterworth]] to the south. Fosse Park shopping centre |
Most shops and amenities stand on the old [[A426 road]] between [[Leicester]] to the north and [[Lutterworth]] to the south. Fosse Park shopping centre, the [[M1 motorway]], and the [[M69 motorway]] are a few miles away. |
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==Surrounding area== |
==Surrounding area== |
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Blaby gives its name to the [[Blaby (district)|Blaby district]] and previously to the [[Parliament of the United Kingdom|Parliament]]ary [[Blaby (UK Parliament constituency)|constituency]] that was held by former [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]] [[Nigel Lawson]] between 1974 and 1992. |
Blaby gives its name to the [[Blaby (district)|Blaby district]] and previously to the [[Parliament of the United Kingdom|Parliament]]ary [[Blaby (UK Parliament constituency)|constituency]] that was held by former [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]] [[Nigel Lawson]] between 1974 and 1992. Blaby is now part of the constituency of [[South Leicestershire (UK Parliament constituency)|South Leicestershire]] and represented by [[Alberto Costa (British politician)|Alberto Costa]] of the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]]. |
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There was a [[Blaby railway station|railway station]] on the [[Birmingham to Peterborough Line]], but it closed in 1968. |
There was a [[Blaby railway station|railway station]] on the [[Birmingham to Peterborough Line]], but it closed in 1968. |
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The "[[Blaby Special (Tomato)|Blaby Special]]" [[heirloom tomato]] variety originates from the Shoults' Tomato Farm, which was located in Blaby from circa 1908 until 1948: the variety was thought to be extinct but was revived from a [[Seedbank|seed bank]] in 2005.<ref>[https://archive. |
The "[[Blaby Special (Tomato)|Blaby Special]]" [[heirloom tomato]] variety originates from the Shoults' Tomato Farm, which was located in Blaby from circa 1908 until 1948: the variety was thought to be extinct but was revived from a [[Seedbank|seed bank]] in 2005.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120914170152/http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Bid-revive-town-s-special-tomato-bears-fruit/article-2529432-detail/article.html ''Leicester Mercury'' 16 August 2010, Scientist puts Blaby Special tomatoes back on the menu].</ref> |
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A new school was incorporated (Blaby Stokes C of E) to absorb the influx of children from families new to the village taking up residence in the new development. |
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==Sport== |
==Sport== |
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*[[Richard Duke]] clergyman of the [[Church of England]] |
*[[Richard Duke]] clergyman of the [[Church of England]] |
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*[[Nigel Lawson|Lord Lawson of Blaby]] (former MP for Blaby, and also served as [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]], under [[Margaret Thatcher]]) |
*[[Nigel Lawson|Lord Lawson of Blaby]] (former MP for Blaby, and also served as [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]], under [[Margaret Thatcher]]) |
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*[[Tom Meighan]] |
*[[Tom Meighan]] lead singer with [[Kasabian]] (1997-2020) |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{commons category|Blaby (village)}} |
{{commons category|Blaby (village)}} |
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*[http://www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/blabyparish/ Parish council] |
*[http://www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/blabyparish/ Parish council] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110903191918/http://www.allsaintsblaby.btck.co.uk/ Blaby All Saints Church] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160430161412/http://blabyscouts.org.uk/ 26th Leicester (Blaby) Scout Group] |
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{{Towns and villages of Blaby}} |
{{Towns and villages of Blaby}} |
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| Blaby | |
|---|---|
 Blaby Post Office and The George pub (now named the Fox and Tiger) | |
  Blaby Location within Leicestershire | |
| Population | 6,194 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LEICESTER |
| Postcode district | LE8 |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Blaby (/ˈbleɪbi/)[1] is a large village in the Blaby District in central Leicestershire, England, some five miles south of Leicester city centre. At the time of the 2011 census, Blaby had a population of 6,194, falling slightly from 6,240 in 2001. Given Blaby's proximity to the city, it is part of the Leicester Urban Area.
Its name likely came from Old Norse. Blábýr = "farmstead or village belonging to a man named Blár" (where the -r is a case ending).[2] There seems to have been a dense patch of Viking settlement in Leicestershire, although some records in the Blaby Library indicate the origin of the village's name was from the first vicar. Blaby is twinned with the village of Villers-sous-Saint-Leu in France.
Buildings
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While there are few buildings of outstanding historical or architectural interest, old Blaby is a conservation area.[3] Old Blaby contains The Baker's Arms, a thatched public house that dates back to 1484. The other public houses to be found in Blaby are The Fox & Tiger, The Bulls Head and The Black Horse. The Tom Thumb has been sold from Everards brewery and had planning permission granted to build 10 dwellings in its place. The Egyptian Queen has now been demolished. Blaby is home to three schools: Blaby Stokes CE Primary School, Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School, and Foxfields Academy.[4]
Parks
[edit]To the south of the Bakers Arms stands Bouskell Park, with a 19th-century ice house. Other parks include Northfield Park, used for football, cricket, fetes and fairs, and Oakfield Park, located off Hospital Lane.[5]
Shops
[edit]Most shops and amenities stand on the old A426 road between Leicester to the north and Lutterworth to the south. Fosse Park shopping centre, the M1 motorway, and the M69 motorway are a few miles away.
Surrounding area
[edit]Blaby gives its name to the Blaby district and previously to the Parliamentary constituency that was held by former Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson between 1974 and 1992. Blaby is now part of the constituency of South Leicestershire and represented by Alberto Costa of the Conservative Party.
There was a railway station on the Birmingham to Peterborough Line, but it closed in 1968.
The "Blaby Special" heirloom tomato variety originates from the Shoults' Tomato Farm, which was located in Blaby from circa 1908 until 1948: the variety was thought to be extinct but was revived from a seed bank in 2005.[6]
A new school was incorporated (Blaby Stokes C of E) to absorb the influx of children from families new to the village taking up residence in the new development.
Sport
[edit]Blaby is home to rugby union side, Leicester Lions, who play at the 2,000 capacity Westleigh Park.
People associated with Blaby
[edit]- Richard Duke clergyman of the Church of England
- Lord Lawson of Blaby (former MP for Blaby, and also served as Chancellor of the Exchequer, under Margaret Thatcher)
- Tom Meighan lead singer with Kasabian (1997-2020)
References
[edit]- ^ G.M. Miller, BBC Pronouncing Dictionary of British Names (Oxford UP, 1971), p. 15.
- ^ "Key to English Place-names". kepn.nottingham.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "Conservation Areas". Blaby District Council. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "Find a school". Leicestershire County Council.
- ^ "Parks". 16 September 2019.
- ^ Leicester Mercury 16 August 2010, Scientist puts Blaby Special tomatoes back on the menu.
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