Frimley facts for kids
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| Population | 19,094 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SU875578 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Camberley |
| Postcode district | GU16 |
| Dialling code | 01276, 01252 |
| Police | Surrey |
| Fire | Surrey |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Frimley is a town in Surrey, England. It's about 30 miles (48 km) southwest of central London. Frimley has a long history, going back to the time of the Anglo-Saxons.
You can get to Frimley by train. Frimley railway station is on the line between Ascot and Aldershot. Train services are run by South Western Railway.
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History of Frimley
The name Frimley comes from an old Saxon name, Fremma's Lea. This means "Fremma's clearing," which was an open space in a forest. The land was owned by Chertsey Abbey from the year 673 until 1537. For many years, Frimley was a farming village. Later, it became a popular stop for coaches traveling between London and cities like Portsmouth and Southampton.
Frimley wasn't listed in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a big survey of England. However, it does appear on older maps as Fremely, which was its spelling in 933 AD.
An early hospital for mental health, called Frimley Lunatic Asylum, opened in 1799. It cared for both men and women. Records from 1811 show what was inside the Frimley Workhouse, a place that helped people who needed support.
The current St. Peter's Church was built in 1826. It replaced older church buildings. The inside of the church has a special balcony that goes around three sides.
In 1904, a special hospital called the Brompton Hospital Sanatorium was set up in Frimley. It was used to treat patients with tuberculosis, a serious lung disease. This hospital closed in 1985. Dr. Marcus Sinclair Paterson, the first medical leader there, created a new treatment method. It was called 'graduated labour' and involved controlled amounts of physical activity. Many other health experts were interested in his ideas.
In 1930, Marjorie Foster made history. She became the first woman to win the Sovereign's Prize for shooting. She won a gold medal and received a special message from the King! People were so excited that they carried her in a chair while she was filmed. When she returned to Frimley, she was driven through the village on a fire engine. The people of Frimley even bought her a car as a gift!
In 1959, the Cadet Training Centre was created at Frimley Park. This center helps train young people.
What's in Frimley?
Frimley has a main shopping street with different kinds of stores. You can find a Waitrose supermarket, smaller shops, restaurants, and a post office. There are also places like real estate agents and opticians. Frimley has two traditional pubs, the Railway Arms and the White Hart.
Frimley Park Hospital is located within the town. It's a very important hospital for the area. Some big companies also have offices here. BAE Systems, a large defense and aerospace company, is a major employer. Siemens, a global technology company, opened its main UK headquarters in Frimley in 2007.
To the west of Frimley is Frimley Business Park. Here you'll find offices for companies like the Environment Agency, Genesys Telecommunications, AMD, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
Transport in Frimley
Frimley railway station connects the town to places like Guildford, Ascot, and London Waterloo. There's also a fun tourist attraction nearby called the Frimley Lodge Park Railway.
Frimley is close to major roads, including the A325 and the A331. These roads help connect the town to the M3 Motorway, making it easy to travel to other parts of the country.
Schools in Frimley
Frimley has several schools for young people. These include The Grove Primary School, Ravenscote Junior School, Tomlinscote School, and St Augustine's Roman Catholic Primary School.
Sports in Frimley
Frimley Town Football Club has been around for over 100 years! The club has four different teams. Their main team plays in the Senior Division of the Aldershot & District Football League. The club's home ground is at the Chobham Road recreation ground.
Famous People from Frimley
Born in Frimley
Many interesting people were born in Frimley, especially at Frimley Park Hospital:
- James Cobbett (born 1804) was a famous cricketer. Many people thought he was one of the best all-round players of his time.
- Jonny Wilkinson (born 1979) is a very famous fly-half for England Rugby Union. He is known as one of the best rugby players in the world.
- Lady Louise Windsor (born 2003) is the granddaughter of Elizabeth II and niece of Charles III.
- The Earl of Wessex (born 2007) is also a grandson of Elizabeth II and nephew of Charles III.
- Paul Darke is an academic, artist, and activist for disability rights.
- Toby Flood (born 1985) is another well-known rugby player.
- Chris Benham (born 1983) has played county cricket for Hampshire.
- John McFall (born 1981) is a British Paralympic sprinter.
- Other sports stars born in Frimley include cricketers James Lawrell (born 1780) and Richard Ingleby Jefferson (born 1941). Footballers include Vic Niblett (born 1924), Matty Stevens (born 1998), Martin Kuhl (born 1965), and Danny Byrne (born 1984). Racing drivers include Ben Clucas (born 1984), Ricky Collard (born 1996), and Rob Collard (born 1968).
- Garth Walford received the Victoria Cross for bravery.
- Sir Harry Broadhurst was an Air Chief Marshal in the Royal Air Force.
- Lucy Rose is a folk musician.
- Greg Bateman (born 1989) is a premiership rugby player.
- John Paul Wellington Furse (1904-1978) was a Naval Officer who became a Rear-Admiral. He was also a painter, botanical illustrator, and plant hunter.
Lived in Frimley
- Daphne du Maurier, a famous author, wrote much of her novel Jamaica Inn in 1935 while living in Frimley. Her husband, Frederick (Boy) Browning, was based there as a soldier.
- Dame Ethel Smyth, an English composer and suffragette (someone who fought for women's right to vote), grew up nearby. She later bought a cottage in Frimley.
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, an actor, grew up in Frimley with his family.
Buried in Frimley
Several notable people are buried in the churchyard of St. Peter's Church in Frimley:
- John Frederick Lewis (died 1876), a 19th-century painter.
- (Francis) Bret Harte (died 1902), an American author.
- William George Cubitt (died 1903), who won the Victoria Cross for saving lives during the Indian Mutiny.
- Charles Wellington Furse (died 1904), another 19th-century painter.
- Sir Doveton Sturdee (died 1925), a British admiral who won an important naval battle in 1914.
- Sir Charles Melliss VC (died 1936), a general from the First World War.
- Arthur Cocks (died 1944), a cricketer and the first British Army officer killed on D-Day.
- George Edward Lodge (died 1954), an illustrator of birds and an expert on falconry.
- John Pennycuick (died 1911), a British engineer. He is remembered for building the Mullaperiyar Dam in South India. Many farming families in India still honor him as a hero.
Frimley in Books
Frimley has been mentioned in a few books:
- In one of the Just William books by Richmal Crompton, William visits his aunt in Frimley.
- Charles Kingsley mentions "a series of letters on the Frimley murder" in his book Alton Locke.
- Stephen King briefly mentions Frimley in his short story Crouch End.
- In The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins, there's a story about a trial related to a boxing match on Frimley Common.
Images for kids
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See also
In Spanish: Frimley para niños
