Aislaby, County Durham facts for kids
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| Population | 201 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NZ404123 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Postcode district | TS16 |
| Dialling code | 01642 |
| Police | Cleveland |
| Fire | Cleveland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
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Aislaby (/ˈeɪzəlbi/ AYZ-əl-bi) is a small village in England. It is a civil parish located on the north bank of the River Tees. You can find it within the area of Stockton-on-Tees. Aislaby is also part of the ceremonial county of County Durham. It sits to the west of the towns Eaglescliffe and Yarm.
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History of Aislaby
The name Aislaby comes from the Viking language. It was first written down in 1086 as Asulue(s)bi. This name means "Aslak's farm." Aislaby was also mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The Domesday Book was a huge survey of England. It was ordered by William the Conqueror.
Geography of Aislaby
How Aislaby is Governed
Aislaby is traditionally part of County Durham. It is also ceremonially located there. However, for daily management, it is part of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. This area became a unitary authority in 1996. Before that, it was in a county called Cleveland. Cleveland was created in 1974.
Aislaby is part of the Eaglescliffe ward. A ward is a local area that elects its own representatives. It is also part of the Stockton South parliamentary area. This area elects one person to the UK Parliament. The current Member of Parliament (MP) for Stockton South is Matt Vickers. He is from the Conservative Party.
The local police force for Aislaby is Cleveland Police. Aislaby is in the Stockton district. The closest police station is in Yarm.
Where Aislaby is Located
Aislaby is located at these map coordinates:
- grid reference NZ404123
- Latitude and longitude: 54°30′N 1°22′W / 54.500°N 1.367°W (54.5, -1.4)
You can reach Aislaby by road. There is a small road off the A67 in Egglescliffe. For train travel, the closest stations are Yarm, Eaglescliffe, and Allens West. The nearest airport is Teesside Airport.
Notable Residents
Aislaby has been home to some well-known people. One famous resident is Steve McClaren. He used to manage the Middlesbrough football team. He also managed the England national football team. He bought the house where Bryan Robson, another famous football manager, used to live.
