Stoke Lacy facts for kids
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| Population | 364 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SO 62052 49509 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BROMYARD |
| Postcode district | HR7 |
| Dialling code | 01885 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Stoke Lacy is a small village and civil parish in the English county of Herefordshire.
Stoke Lacy is located on the main A465 road. This road connects the towns of Hereford and Bromyard. The village is about 10 miles from Hereford and 4 miles from Bromyard.
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A Look Back at Stoke Lacy's Past
Stoke Lacy is in a green and hilly farming area in northeast Herefordshire. Around 450 people live in the village, which has about 135 houses.
The Village Church
The church in Stoke Lacy is called St Peter and St Paul. It dates back to the time of the Normans. People believe it might have been built on an even older site from Celtic or Saxon times.
The church you see today was mostly rebuilt in Victorian times. In 1863, an architect named F. R. Kempson worked on it. He was the son of a previous church leader. He updated and changed the church, but kept an old Norman arch.
The Kempson family were ancestors of the famous Redgrave acting family. The church also has special stained glass windows. These windows honor the wealthy Morgan family. Their graves are in the churchyard.
The Morgan Family and Famous Cars
The Morgan family is very important to Stoke Lacy's history. H.F.S. Morgan was a member of this family. In 1909, he invented a unique three-wheeled car.
This invention led to the creation of the Morgan Motor Company. This company became famous worldwide for its stylish sports cars. The village and the church are proud of this connection to the Morgan family and their iconic cars.
Local Businesses Through Time
For many years, the Symonds Cider and English Wine Company was based in Stoke Lacy. It started as a family business in 1938.
Later, bigger companies took it over. The factory in Stoke Lacy closed in the year 2000. Today, the Wye Valley Brewery is located in the village. They make real ale on the old Symonds site.
Village Life and Facilities
Stoke Lacy has a lively local pub and restaurant called The Plough. It is a popular spot for villagers and visitors.
The village also has a modern village hall. It is located across from The Plough. The land for the hall was given by Bill Symonds. The hall has great facilities and parking for meetings and events.
Famous People from Stoke Lacy
- Mick Ralphs is a musician, singer, and songwriter. He was born in Stoke Lacy.
