North Bradley

North Bradley is a village in Wiltshire, England, and lies between Trowbridge and Westbury, now separated from Trowbridge by only small fields. Most of the hamlet of Yarnbrook is part of North Bradley. The parish originally also included the present civil parish of Southwick, but the two separated in 1866. In 2001, the population was 1,848.

History

Before the late 19th century, North Bradley was part of Steeple Ashton. Both were within the hundred of Whorwellsdown.

Online North Bradley

In 2011 North Bradley Parish went digital and launched its own website. Areas such as Parish News, History, Parish Councillor and others are available on the site which can be accessed by going to http://www.northbradley.org.uk

North Bradley CE Primary School

The village has its own primary school http://www.northbradley.wilts.sch.uk

North Bradley Cricket Club

2008 NBCC team

North Bradley have had a cricket team dating back to 1867. .

North Bradley Cricket Club was first formed in 1867. In 1951 Peace Memorial Field was established, providing the team with its first real home field. By the mid-1980s the club was on a downward turn, and was in need of revival. Dennis Jones helped re-establish the club, beginning with ‘Father and Son’ and ‘Cricket Club vrs Football Club’ matches.

In 1999, the club first entered the Wessex Midweek League, and managed to win the championship with an unbeaten record.

In 2005 the club entered a side into the WCCL Division 8.

For the 2010 season, as they will be fielding a side with a mixture of new and old players, they have elected to play in Division 7.

North Bradley Baptist Church

Founded in 1775, the church continues to be a worshiping congregation and is now affiliated to the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches.

Notable peole

• Emma Pierson - actress in BBC television drama Hotel Babylon, lived in North Bradley 15 years.

References

• North Bradley: 100 years of cricket by Owen Hobbs

External links

Media related to North Bradley at Wikimedia Commons