| Winslow | |
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  Winslow Location withinBuckinghamshire | |
| Population | 4,407 (2011 Census)[1] |
| 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 |
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Winslow/ˈwɪnzloʊ/ is amarket town andcivil parish in northBuckinghamshire, England, within theBuckinghamshire Councilunitary authority area. It has a population of just over 4,400.[1] It is located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) south-east ofBuckingham, and 7 miles (11 km) south-west ofBletchley (Milton Keynes).
Winslow was first recorded in aroyal charter of 792–793 in which it was granted byOffa of Mercia to St Albans Abbey asWineshauue,[2] which means 'Wine's Burial Mound'. CompareOld English:hlaw, 'low hill, mound'. TheDomesday Book of 1086 records it asWeneslai.[3]
A late Celtic coppertorc has been found here, and also a silver drinking-cup of late Roman design.[4]
The 1841 census reveals the population that year was 1,333.[5]
Winslow Hall sits on the main road leading into the town fromAylesbury. It was built possibly from the designs of SirChristopher Wren by William Lowndes, secretary to the Treasury.[4] His name and the date 1700 can be seen on the frieze over the door. TheAnglicanparish church in High Street, dating from about 1320[4] is dedicated to St. Laurence (St Laurence's Church, Winslow), and is twinned withSt Paul's Church inWinslow, Arizona.[6]The church has aring of 8 bells,[4] the heaviest weighing 19 long cwt (970 kg)[citation needed].
Thehalf-timbered Bell Hotel was first recorded in the late 16th century[7] and soon became the main hostelry in the town.[4]
Keach's Baptist Chapel, dating from 1695 in its present form, is probably the oldest surviving nonconformist chapel in Buckinghamshire.[8]
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TheWhaddon Chasefox hunt has traditionally met in Winslow Market Square everyBoxing Day for many years. The occasion is very well attended with over 1,000 people visiting the town on Boxing Day each year. The Silver Band from the nearby village ofGreat Horwood playingChristmas carols have often been in attendance.Other annual events in the town include abeer festival in March, and the Winslow Show, agymkhana andagricultural show held every August on Sheep Street, across the road from Winslow Hall.
Winslow Hall Opera, formerly known as Stowe Opera, was reformed after a gap of six years. Since 2012 it has been performed in the grounds of Winslow Hall.[9]
In 2017, Sir Thomas Fremantle's new school site has brought a much needed expansion of sporting facilities to the town. These include a four-court sports hall, large dance studio, fitness suite and a range of all-weather pitches.
Verney Road Estate - Phase 1 - Built in the 2010s by Bellway and Cala Homes
Phase 2 - Built in 2015 by Bloor Homes
Phase 3 - Built in 2016/17 by Bloor Homes
Phase 4 - Currently being built by Bloor Homes
Phase 5 - Planned in the 2020s as stated in theWinslow Neighbourhood Plan (WNP)
Land at Tinkers End - Also planned in the WNP and going through planning process.
TheA413 road linkingBuckingham and Aylesbury, runs through the centre of Winslow, forming the high street. This was originally the Wendover to Buckingham Turnpike, which was diverted to go through Winslow by Act of Parliament in 1742.[10]
Until the late 1960s,[11] the town was served byWinslow railway station on theVarsity Line betweenOxford andCambridge, with a spur toAylesbury. As part of theEast West Rail project, the line is to be reopened by 2025,[12][13] and a new station is under construction on the western outskirts of the town.[14] When in operation, it is to provide new rail connections with London,Milton Keynes Central, and Oxford.[15]
TheSustransNational Cycle Route 51 (Oxford – Colchester) goes east–west through Winslow, via Milton Keynes orBicester. A 5.6-mile (9.0 km)shared use path between Buckingham and Winslow was completed in 2017.[16]
Bus services to and through Winslow includeArriva Shires & Essex's X60 Aylesbury – Milton Keynes express, the route 60 Aylesbury – Buckingham, and the route 50 Milton Keynes – Winslow. There are also numerous Winslow Community Bus Services.
Winslow Town Council (WTC) is a group of 12 members, split into 4 committees : Amenities, Development, Events, and Finances and General Purposes. The Town Council meets around once a month.[17]
The Council is made up of 2 Liberal Democrats, 1 Labour, 2 Conservatives and 7 Independent councillors.[citation needed]
| Party | Number of Councillors (2022) | |
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| Liberal Democrats | 2 | |
| Conservatives | 2 | |
| Labour | 1 | |
| Independent | 7 | |
| Total | 12 | |
Winslow is home toFurze Down School for children withspecial educational needs, aged 5–19. The town is also served by Winslow Church of England School, which is a mixed,voluntary controlled primary school, that takes children from ages four to eleven. As of 2018[update], the school has approximately 520 pupils.
StateSecondary schools for Winslow children areSir Thomas Fremantle School (afree school) in Winslow; theBuckingham School (asecondary modern) and theRoyal Latin School (agrammar school) in nearbyBuckingham; theCottesloe School inWing; and a range ofcomprehensive schools in Milton Keynes.
Local news and television programmes are provided byBBC South andITV Meridian. Television signals are received from theOxford TV transmitter.[18]
Local radio stations areBBC Three Counties Radio,Heart East,Greatest Hits Radio Bucks, Beds and Herts (formerly Mix 96) and 3Bs Radio, a community based station that broadcast fromBuckingham as well as toBicester andBrackley.[19]
TheBuckingham & Winslow Advertiser is the town's local newspaper.[20]
The local football team areWinslow United who play in division one of theSpartan South Midlands Football League.[citation needed]
Winslow RUFC were formed in 1992 and play at the Winslow Centre (the old school) in the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Championship.[citation needed] Their Clubhouse is currently based at the Nags Head on Sheep Street.[citation needed]
Winslow Town Cricket Club, which is based at Elmfield's Gate, next to the football pitch, currently field three men's Saturday teams. Two teams play in the Morrants Four Counties League: the first XI play in Division 1 and the seconds in Division 4.[citation needed] The third XI play mainly at Winslow's secondary pitch atPadbury near Buckingham. The club also fields a Sunday team, which plays other local Sunday teams, and fields many youth teams, ranging from Under 9s to under 15s.
Winslow has beentwinned withCours-la-Ville in France since 1980.[21][22]
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