Brooksby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brooksby |
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 Brooksby Hall |
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| OS grid reference | SK6716 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MELTON MOWBRAY |
| Postcode district | LE14 |
| Dialling code | 01664 |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Brooksby is a historic place in Leicestershire, England. It was once a small village, but most of its buildings are gone now. Today, it's part of the larger area called Hoby with Rotherby. Brooksby is famous for Brooksby Hall and its old church.
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What is Brooksby?
Brooksby is known as a "deserted village." This means that most people moved away a long time ago, and many of the original homes disappeared. It used to be its own "civil parish," which is like a small local area for government. In 1931, only 69 people lived there.
The name 'Brooksby' has an interesting meaning. It likely comes from old words that mean 'farm' or 'settlement' belonging to someone named 'Brok'. It could also mean a 'farm' or 'settlement' located near a small stream or 'brook'.
Brooksby's Past
Brooksby was once the home of the Villiers family. This was an important family in English history. In 1936, the Brooksby parish was officially joined with Hoby and Rotherby to form a new, larger parish.
Long ago, there was a railway station called Brooksby railway station. It helped people travel to and from Brooksby and nearby villages.
Brooksby Hall and the Church
Today, two main buildings remain from the old village: Brooksby Hall and the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Brooksby. Brooksby Hall is a large house built in the 1500s. The village was cleared to make space for sheep farming, which was a common practice in England centuries ago.
The church was once where a vicar named Henry Gregg worked. His wife, Mary Kirby, was a writer. Today, Brooksby Hall is used for events like conferences and parties.
Learning at Brooksby Melton College
Near Brooksby Hall is Brooksby Melton College. This college offers many different courses and apprenticeships. Students can learn about animal care, how to look after the countryside, horse riding (equine studies), fishing (fisheries), and even how to fix farm machinery. It's a great place for young people to learn practical skills.
