Market Rasen facts for kids
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| Population | 3,904 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF108891 |
| • London | 130 mi (210 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MARKET RASEN |
| Postcode district | LN8 |
| Dialling code | 01673 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Market Rasen (pronounced RAY-zən) is a busy market town in Lincolnshire, England. It's located in the West Lindsey area. The River Rase flows through the town from east to west.
Market Rasen is about 13 kilometres (8 miles) north-east of Lincoln. It is also 18 kilometres (11 miles) east of Gainsborough. The town sits on the main road, the A46, which connects Lincoln and Grimsby. Market Rasen is well-known for its horse racing track. In 2011, about 3,904 people lived here.
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History of Market Rasen
The name 'Market Rasen' first appeared in a very old book called the Domesday Book in 1086. Back then, it was simply called Rase or Resne. The name likely comes from an Old English word meaning 'plank'. This might refer to an old wooden bridge. The name of the river, Rase, came from the town's name later.
Long ago, people sometimes called the town "East Rasen" or "Little Rasen".
In the 1800s, travelling theatre groups often performed in Market Rasen. A theatre opened in 1834. Different acting groups, like the Giffords, performed here in the 1840s.
The Corn Exchange building was finished in 1854. It was designed by an architect named Henry Goddard. This building was used for trading grain.
Market Rasen got a new community fire and police station in December 2005. The town's railway station opened much earlier, in 1848.
Geography
The River Rase flows right through the town. It crosses Waterloo Street at a place called Crane Bridge.
In 2011, Market Rasen was chosen for a special project. This project aimed to help small shops and businesses in the town.
Education
Market Rasen has a secondary school called De Aston School. It is a school for students aged 11 to 18. The school has about 1,300 pupils. It started in 1863 as a small grammar school. It was set up using money from a charity started by Thomas de Aston, a monk from the 1200s.
The main primary school in Market Rasen is the Market Rasen Church of England Primary School.
February 2008 Earthquake
On February 27, 2008, a strong earthquake happened near Market Rasen. Its centre was about 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) north-west of the town. The earthquake measured 5.2 on the Richter Scale. It was felt across most of the UK, from Edinburgh to Plymouth. People even felt it in Northern Ireland and the Netherlands.
The earthquake lasted for about 10 seconds. It was the biggest earthquake recorded in the United Kingdom since 1984. Luckily, no one in Market Rasen was hurt. Only one person in the UK was injured. A chimney fell from a house roof in South Yorkshire and hit a man in bed, causing a broken pelvis.
Local Media
Local news and TV shows for Market Rasen come from BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and ITV Yorkshire. TV signals are received from the nearby Belmont TV tower.
The town has its own weekly newspaper called the Market Rasen Mail. It has been published since 1856.
Local radio stations include BBC Radio Lincolnshire and Greatest Hits Radio Lincolnshire. There is also a community online station called County Linx Radio.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Market Rasen:
- Ann Carr, an evangelist, was born here in 1783.
- Bernie Taupin, who writes songs for Elton John, spent his teenage years here.
- Philip Oakes, a journalist, author, and poet, died here in 2005.
- Jim Broadbent, a famous actor, grew up nearby.
- Rod Temperton, who wrote hit songs for Michael Jackson, went to school here.
- Philippa Lowthorpe, a television director, also went to school here.
- Gordon White, who helped start a big company called Hanson plc, grew up here.
- Simon Marsden, a photographer, lived nearby in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
- Roger Scruton, a philosopher, was born in a nearby village.
See also
In Spanish: Market Rasen para niños
