Sandiacre facts for kids
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| Population | 8,889 (parish, 2011) |
| OS grid reference | SK 47660 36446 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NOTTINGHAM |
| Postcode district | NG10 |
| Dialling code | 0115 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Sandiacre is a town in Derbyshire, England. It is located right next to the border with Nottinghamshire. In 2011, about 8,889 people lived there.
Many people think the name Sandiacre means "sandy acre," like a sandy field. However, some believe it might come from "Saint Diacre."
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Where is Sandiacre?
Sandiacre is about 7 miles west of Nottingham. It is also 9 miles east of Derby. The town is part of the larger Greater Nottingham area.
It sits on the west side of the River Erewash. Across the river is Stapleford in Nottinghamshire. To the south, Sandiacre is next to Long Eaton, and to the west, it borders Risley.
A Look at Sandiacre's History
The main church in Sandiacre is Saint Giles' Church. This church is very old, dating back to the 10th century! There is also a Methodist church in town. You can still see the old village lock-up, which was like a small jail, near St. Giles' Church.
In 1801, only 405 people lived in Sandiacre. By 1901, the population grew to 2,954. In 1971, it was 7,792. Today, about 9,000 people live in Sandiacre.
The discovery of ironstone in the area helped the town grow. This led to the creation of Stanton Ironworks in 1787.
The Erewash Canal goes right through the middle of Sandiacre. A small basin near Sandiacre Lock (Lock No. 11) was once connected to the Derby Canal, which is no longer used. Next to the canal is Springfield Mill. It was built in 1888 to make lace, showing Sandiacre's industrial past. Now, it has been turned into apartments.
Even today, you can still find examples of lace making and furniture making in the area. The country's largest railway depot, Toton TMD, is just south-east of Sandiacre.
Getting Around Sandiacre
Sandiacre used to have its own train station called Stapleford and Sandiacre railway station. It opened in 1847 but closed in 1967.
Today, the closest train station is Long Eaton. From there, you can catch trains to places like Sheffield, London St Pancras, Derby, and Nottingham. You can also travel to Birmingham and Cardiff.
Buses in Sandiacre are mainly run by Trent Barton and CT4N. These buses connect Sandiacre to nearby towns like Nottingham, Beeston, Stapleford, Long Eaton, Derby, and Ilkeston. You can also get to East Midlands Airport.
Junction 25 of the M1 motorway is in Sandiacre. This is where it crosses the A52 Brian Clough Way.
Schools in Sandiacre
Sandiacre has several schools for young people. These include Ladycross Infants School and Cloudside Academy junior school. For older students, there is Friesland School, which is a secondary school with a sixth form.
Sports in Sandiacre
Football
Sandiacre Town F.C. was started in 1978. Their team plays at St. Giles' Park. They compete in the Nottinghamshire Senior League Premier Division.
Cricket
Sandiacre Town Cricket Club began in 1877. They play their games at the ground on Longmoor Lane. The club plays in the Derbyshire County Cricket League, which is the top league for local cricket in Derbyshire. This league is part of the ECB Premier League.
Since the league started in 1999, Sandiacre has won the championship title 6 times: in 2002, 2004, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2021. They also won the ECB National Club Cricket Championship in 2003 and 2014.
Famous People from Sandiacre
- Enoch Cook, a famous cricketer for Derbyshire county, was born in Sandiacre in 1845.
- Sławomir Rawicz, who claimed to have escaped from a prison camp, lived in Sandiacre until he passed away in 2004. He is buried in the local cemetery.
- Charlie Thomson, a goalkeeper for football clubs like Clyde, Chelsea, and Nottingham Forest, retired and lived in Sandiacre.
See also
In Spanish: Sandiacre para niños
