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Jun 27, 2024 · George Fox (born July 1624, Drayton-in-the-Clay, Leicestershire, England—died January 13, 1691, London) was an English preacher and missionary and founder of the Society of Friends (or Quakers).
Jun 13, 2024 · Fountain Road, Draycott-in-the-Clay. Detached Bungalow 2 1. ** PREMIER PROPERTY ** Located in the delightful village of Draycott-in-the-Clay is this modernised detached two-bedroom bungalow, superbly well presented and stylish throughout.
1 day ago · Quakers celebrate 400 years. Four hundred years after the birth of George Fox, Quakers in Britain are joining others across the world in celebrating the life and legacy of one of their founders. Born in 1624 in Fenny Drayton, Leicestershire, and raised by devout parents, Christianity was very important to Fox.
1 day ago · The Labour Party has won the 2024 UK general election with new prime minister Sir Keir Starmer getting a huge majority. The result is the Conservative Party's worst-ever at a general election, with hundreds of blue constituencies switching allegiance – forcing Rishi Sunak to quit as Tory leader. The Lib Dems have picked up dozens of seats to ...
3 days ago · Leicestershire, administrative, geographic, and historic county in the East Midlands region of England, bordered by Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire.
Jun 28, 2024 · In the extreme south-east corner of Leicestershire bordering upon Northamptonshire and Rutland, the ancient parish of Bringhurst, which is 3,612 a. in area, is now divided into three civil parishes which correspond to the main settlements of Bringhurst, Drayton, and Great Easton.
2 days ago · Nottingham ( / ˈnɒtɪŋəm / ⓘ NOT-ing-əm, locally / ˈnɒtnʊm /) is a city and unitary authority area in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England. It is located 33 miles (53 km) south-east of Sheffield and 45 miles (72 km) north-east of Birmingham. Nottingham is the legendary home of Robin Hood and to the lace -making, bicycle and tobacco ...
