Himbleton is a village in Worcestershire, England. It lies about 5 miles (8.0 km) south-east of Droitwich and 7.5 miles (12.1 km) north-east of Worcester. There is an Anglican church, dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene.[1]
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Population | 415 (2001) |
OS grid reference | SO650649 |
• London | 100 mi (160 km) SE |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | WORCESTER |
Postcode district | WR9 |
Dialling code | 01905 |
Police | West Mercia |
Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
Ambulance | West Midlands |
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Located on Neight Hill in the village is a first school, Himbleton Church of England First School,[2] catering for children aged 4–9, which was opened in 1873. There is also a pub, The Galton Arms, which has featured several times in the Good Beer Guide.[3]
The local cricket team, Himbleton Cricket Club,[4] play in the Worcestershire County League Division 2. Himbleton has historic significance as one of the villages through which the Catholic anarchists under Guy Fawkes travelled.
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