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Soulby
St Lukes Parish Church Soulby - geograph.org.uk - 74714.jpg
St Luke's Parish Church
Soulby is located in Cumbria
Soulby
Soulby
Population 187 (2011)
OS grid reference NY7411
Civil parish
  • Soulby
Unitary authority
  • Westmorland and Furness
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town KIRKBY STEPHEN
Postcode district CA17
Dialling code 01768
Police Cumbria
Fire Cumbria
Ambulance North West
EU Parliament North West England
UK Parliament
  • Penrith and The Border
List of places
UK
England
Cumbria
54°29′37″N 2°23′20″W / 54.49371°N 2.38902°W / 54.49371; -2.38902

Soulby is a small village located in Cumbria, England. It is part of the Westmorland and Furness area. In 2011, about 187 people lived in Soulby. The village is known for its pretty village green, which is a common open space in the middle of many English villages.

Welcome to Soulby!

Soulby is a quiet and friendly village in the beautiful county of Cumbria. It is found in the northwest part of England. The village is also a "civil parish," which is a local area with its own small government.

What is a Civil Parish?

A civil parish is a type of local government area in England. It is usually a village or a group of small villages. People in a civil parish elect a group called a parish council. This council helps manage local services and represents the community. Think of it as a small, local team working for the village.

Life in the Village

The heart of Soulby is its village green. This is a shared grassy area, often used for community events or just for people to relax. Many old English villages have a village green. It's a place where people can gather and enjoy the outdoors.

Famous People from Soulby

Even small villages can be home to interesting people!

  • Robert Howard Hutton was born in Soulby in 1840. He was known as a "bonesetter." A bonesetter was someone who helped fix broken bones or dislocated joints before modern medicine was common. They used traditional methods to help people heal.
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