Dogsthorpe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dogsthorpe |
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 The Blue Bell Inn, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough |
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 Dogsthorpe
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| Population | 9,620 |
| OS grid reference | TF205015 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode district | PE1 |
| Dialling code | 01733 |
| Police | Cambridgeshire |
| Fire | Cambridgeshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Dogsthorpe is a lively neighborhood located in the city of Peterborough, England. It's part of the larger Cambridgeshire area. In 2011, about 9,620 people lived here. Dogsthorpe is also home to an important fire station. This station has a team of firefighters ready 24/7. They have special vehicles like a water tender and an aerial platform to help keep everyone safe.
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Discovering Dogsthorpe
Dogsthorpe is a residential area, meaning it's mostly made up of homes. It's also an electoral ward. This means it's a specific area used for voting in local elections.
Schools in Dogsthorpe
Dogsthorpe has several schools for young people. For younger students, there are Dogsthorpe County Infant and Junior Schools. All Saints Church of England Junior School is also in the area. Older students, from secondary school age, attend the Thomas Deacon Academy. This academy opened in September 2007. Dogsthorpe is also home to Marshfields. This is a special school for students aged 10 to 19. It helps students with moderate learning difficulties.
A Look at Dogsthorpe's Past
Dogsthorpe was once known as Dodsthorpe. It was a small settlement, or hamlet. This hamlet gave its name to a township. A township is a small area within a larger parish. Dogsthorpe was part of the parish of Saint John the Baptist. This parish was centered around Peterborough. The main part of Dodsthorpe was north of Peterborough. It was also west of another township called Newark-with-Eastfield. There was even a small part of Dodsthorpe located to the east of these areas.
The Welland Estate Design
The Welland Estate is a neighborhood next to Dogsthorpe. It was designed in the 1960s by Brian Ward. The design was inspired by the "Radburn design housing" style from the United States. This special design separates cars from houses. Most homes can only be reached from the front by walking paths. This means fewer cars driving past front doors.
One good thing about this design is that it has lots of green spaces. There are also many footpaths and alleyways. These paths connect different streets within and around the estate. This makes it easy and safe for people to walk around.
