Nateby, Lancashire facts for kids
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| Population | 584 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SD463447 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PRESTON |
| Postcode district | PR3 |
| Dialling code | 01995 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Nateby is a small village located in Lancashire, England. It's part of the Wyre district and is quite close to the town of Garstang. Nateby is a friendly place with a primary school, a church or other place of worship, and a post office where people can send mail and do other tasks.
Village Life in Nateby
Nateby is a quiet community. In 2001, about 475 people lived here. By 2011, the population had grown to 584. This shows that more people are choosing to call Nateby home.
Past and Present
Nateby once had its very own train station, called Nateby railway station. This station helped people travel to and from the village. However, the station closed a long time ago, on March 31, 1930. Today, you won't find trains stopping there, but the memory of its railway past remains.
Important People from Nateby
Historically, important families lived in Nateby. For example, Roger Strickland was a famous admiral and a MP. An MP is someone elected by people to represent them in the country's government. Roger Strickland was the second son of Walter Strickland, who lived at Nateby Hall. This shows that Nateby has been home to notable figures throughout history.
