Bradbury, County Durham facts for kids
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 The Wesleyan Chapel in Bradbury, built in 1895 and offered for sale in 2006 |
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| EU Parliament | North East England |
Bradbury is a small village located in County Durham, England. It sits between the towns of Sedgefield and Newton Aycliffe. You can find it near major roads like the A1(M) and A689. Bradbury is about 16 km (9.9 mi) from the city of Middlesbrough.
This quiet village is mainly a farming community. The open land around Bradbury was shaped by glaciers long ago.
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Exploring Bradbury and The Isles
Bradbury is part of a larger area called the Bradbury and the Isle civil parish. A civil parish is like a small local government area. This parish also includes two tiny settlements called Great Isle and Little Isle.
What are 'The Isles'?
'The Isles' is a special area within the parish. It is located near the River Skerne. Historically, this river often flooded its banks. When the floods happened, some small pieces of land would stay above the water. These dry spots looked like little islands.
Great Isle and Little Isle
Two of these "islands" are known as Great Isle and Little Isle. Great Isle Farm is built on Great Isle. The small group of homes called Little Isle is on Little Isle.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of the Bradbury and the Isle parish has grown over time. In 2001, about 95 people lived there. By 2011, the number had increased to 133 residents.
