Grimley, Worcestershire facts for kids
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| Population | 640 (2021) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode district | WR2 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Grimley is a charming village and civil parish in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, England. It's located about 3 miles (5 km) north of the city of Worcester. Grimley is well-known for its historic Norman church, St. Bartholomew's, and a special nature reserve.
Two smaller villages, Sinton Green and Monkwood Green, are also part of Grimley Parish. In 2021, about 640 people lived in the parish.
Grimley's Past: A Look Back
The name 'Grimley' is very old! It first appeared in a Saxon document from the year 851, spelled as Grimanlea. Later, in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, it was written as Grimanleh. The name means 'wood haunted by a ghost or spirit' in Old English.
Long ago, Grimley was home to a monastery. People say this monastery was connected to Holt Castle by secret tunnels! It has been a safe place for people for thousands of years.
Helping Those in Need
In 1834, a new law called the Poor Law Amendment Act 1834 changed how poor people were helped. Before this, each local parish, like Grimley, was responsible for looking after its own poor residents. After the new law, this job was moved to larger groups called Poor Law Unions. Grimley Parish then became part of the Martley Poor Law Union.
Grimley in Movies
Even though the movie Brassed Off is set in a place called Grimley, the real band that inspired the film was actually from a different village called Grimethorpe.
