Winslow, Buckinghamshire facts for kids
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| Population | 4,407 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SP7627 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Buckingham |
| Postcode district | MK18 |
| Dialling code | 01296 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Buckinghamshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Winslow is a lively market town and civil parish in northern Buckinghamshire, England. It is part of the Buckinghamshire Council area. About 4,400 people live here. Winslow is located about 6 miles (10 km) south-east of Buckingham. It is also about 7 miles (11 km) south-west of Bletchley in Milton Keynes.
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History of Winslow
Winslow was first mentioned in a special document called a royal charter in 792–793. This document was a gift from Offa of Mercia, a powerful king. He gave Winslow to St Albans Abbey. Back then, it was called Wineshauue, which means 'Wine's Burial Mound'. The word 'hlaw' means 'low hill' or 'mound'.
Later, in the Domesday Book of 1086, Winslow was recorded as Weneslai. This book was a huge survey of England ordered by William the Conqueror.
Archaeologists have found interesting old items here. These include a copper torc from the late Celtic period. A silver drinking-cup from the late Roman times was also discovered. In 1841, a census showed that 1,333 people lived in Winslow.
Famous Buildings in Winslow
Winslow Hall
Winslow Hall is a grand house on the main road from Aylesbury. It was built around 1700. Many believe it was designed by the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren. William Lowndes, who worked for the government, had it built. You can see his name and the year 1700 above the door.
St Laurence's Church
The Anglican parish church in High Street is called St Laurence's Church, Winslow. It dates back to about 1320. This church is connected with St Paul's Church in Winslow, Arizona, USA. The church has 8 bells that people ring in a special way called Change ringing. The heaviest bell weighs about 965 kg.
Historic Hotels and Chapels
The Bell Hotel is a very old building with a half-timbered style. It was first mentioned in the late 1500s. It quickly became the most important inn in the town.
Keach's Baptist Chapel was built in its current form in 1695. It is likely the oldest surviving nonconformist chapel in Buckinghamshire. Nonconformist chapels were for Christian groups who did not follow the Church of England.
Main Roads in Winslow
Winslow has several important roads that help people get around.
- High Street (A413)
- Buckingham Road (A413)
- Sheep Street (A413)
- Horn Street
- Vicarage Road
- Bennets Hill (A413)
- Verney Road
- Burleys Road
- Granborough Road
- East Claydon Road
- Great Horwood Road (B4033)
- Shipton (B4032)
- Swanbourne Road (B4032)
- Station Road
- Magpie Way
- Elmfields Gate
- Little Horwood Road
- Furze Lane
Fun Things to Do in Winslow
The Whaddon Chase fox hunt used to meet in Winslow Market Square every Boxing Day. This event brought over 1,000 people to the town each year. The Silver Band from Great Horwood often played Christmas carols there.
Other yearly events include a beer festival in March. The Winslow Show is held every August on Sheep Street. It is a gymkhana (horse riding event) and agricultural show.
Winslow Hall Opera started again in 2012 after a six-year break. Performances take place in the beautiful grounds of Winslow Hall.
In 2017, Sir Thomas Fremantle's new school site opened. This brought many new sports facilities to Winslow. These include a large sports hall with four courts. There is also a big dance studio, a fitness room, and all-weather sports pitches.
New Housing Areas
Winslow has seen new housing developments in recent years.
- Verney Road Estate - Phase 1 was built in the 2010s.
- Phase 2 was built in 2015.
- Phase 3 was built in 2016 and 2017.
- Phase 4 is currently being built.
- Phase 5 is planned for the 2020s, as stated in the Winslow Neighbourhood Plan.
- Land at Tinkers End is also planned for development.
Getting Around Winslow (Transport)
The A413 road connects Buckingham and Aylesbury. It runs right through the middle of Winslow, forming the high street. This road was changed in 1742 to pass through Winslow.
Winslow used to have a Winslow railway station until the late 1960s. It was on the Varsity Line between Oxford and Cambridge. There was also a branch line to Aylesbury. As part of the East West Rail project, the railway line has reopened. A new station was built on the western edge of town. It now provides train services to Milton Keynes Central and Oxford railway stations.
The Sustrans National Cycle Route 51 passes through Winslow. This route goes east–west from Oxford to Colchester. A 5.6-mile (9 km) shared path for walking and cycling between Buckingham and Winslow was finished in 2017.
Bus services also connect Winslow to other towns. These include Arriva Shires & Essex's X6 bus from Aylesbury to Milton Keynes. The route 60 goes from Aylesbury to Buckingham. The route 50 connects Milton Keynes and Winslow. There are also many Winslow Community Bus Services.
Winslow Town Council
The Winslow Town Council (WTC) helps manage the town. It has 12 members. These members are divided into four groups: Amenities, Development, Events, and Finances and General Purposes. The Town Council usually meets about once a month.
As of early 2022, the council had members from different political groups:
| Party | Number of Councillors (2022) | |
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| Liberal Democrats | 2 | |
| Conservatives | 2 | |
| Labour | 1 | |
| Independent | 7 | |
| Total | 12 | |
Education in Winslow
Winslow is home to Furze Down School. This school is for children aged 5–19 who have special educational needs. Winslow also has Winslow Church of England School. This is a primary school for children aged four to eleven. In 2018, about 520 students attended this school.
For secondary school, children from Winslow can attend Sir Thomas Fremantle School in Winslow. Other options include the Buckingham School and the Royal Latin School in nearby Buckingham. The Cottesloe School in Wing is another choice. There are also several comprehensive schools in Milton Keynes.
Media and News
Local news and TV shows for Winslow come from BBC South and ITV Meridian. TV signals are received from the Oxford TV transmitter.
Local radio stations include BBC Three Counties Radio, Heart East, and Greatest Hits Radio Bucks, Beds and Herts. There is also 3Bs Radio, a community station that broadcasts from Buckingham.
The local newspaper for Winslow is The Buckingham & Winslow Advertiser.
Sports in Winslow
Football
The local football team is Winslow United. They play in the Premier Division of the Spartan South Midlands Football League.
Rugby
Winslow RUFC is a rugby team formed in 1992. They play at the Winslow Centre. Their clubhouse is at the Nags Head on Sheep Street.
Cricket
Winslow Town Cricket Club is located at Elmfield's Gate. They have three men's Saturday teams. Two teams play in the Morrants Four Counties League. The first team is in Division 1, and the second team is in Division 4. The third team mainly plays at Winslow's second pitch near Padbury. The club also has a Sunday team and many youth teams for ages 9 to 15.
Twin Towns
Winslow has been twinned with Cours-la-Ville in France since 1980.
See also
In Spanish: Winslow para niños
