Yoxall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yoxall |
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 St. Peter's Church, Yoxall |
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 Yoxall
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| Population | 1,895 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SK142191 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Burton-on-Trent |
| Postcode district | DE13 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Yoxall is a lovely village in Staffordshire, England. It sits by the River Swarbourn. You can find it north of Lichfield and southwest of Burton upon Trent. Just south of the village, Yoxall Bridge crosses the bigger River Trent.
The name Yoxall likely comes from old words. It means "yoke's nook." This might refer to a small piece of land. It could be small enough for one team of oxen to plow. Or it might have been land that fed a team of oxen.
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Yoxall's Primary School
Yoxall St Peter's Primary School opened its doors in 1901. In the 1960s, the school grew bigger. They added a hall, offices, and a junior section. The school is special because it can keep old documents. These include old punishment books and student records.
Scouting in Yoxall
Yoxall has a very active Scout group. It used to be called the Yoxall and Kings Bromley Scout group. But then many children from nearby villages joined. So, it changed its name to the Foresters Scout Group. About 120 children are part of the three different sections. They learn new skills and have fun adventures.
Famous People from Yoxall
Yoxall has been home to some interesting people throughout history.
William Ferrers (1272–1325)
William Ferrers was born in Yoxall. He was an English peer, which means he was a nobleman. He lived during the time of two kings, Edward I and Edward II. His main home was in Groby, Leicestershire.
Thomas Astle (1735–1803)
Thomas Astle was also born in Yoxall. He was an antiquary and palaeographer. An antiquary studies old things and history. A palaeographer studies old writing and documents. He was a very smart person who loved history.
Thomas Gisborne (1758–1846)
Thomas Gisborne lived in Yoxall Lodge. He was an English priest and a poet. He was good friends with William Wilberforce. Together, they worked to end the slave trade in England. This was a very important fight for human rights.
James Thompson (1830–1891)
James Thompson was born in Yoxall. He received the Victoria Cross. This is a very brave award given for courage in battle. He earned it for his service during the Indian Mutiny. There is a small memorial for him in St Peter's Church in Yoxall.
See also
In Spanish: Yoxall para niños
