Madeley, Shropshire
| Madeley, Shropshire | |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,935 |
| OS grid reference | SJ697044 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TELFORD |
| Postcode district | TF7 |
| Dialling code | 01952 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Madeley is a small town, now part of the new town of Telford in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England. The town's parish had a population of 17,935 at the 2001 census. It was formerly a mining town serving the now defunct Kemberton Colliery.
Madeley is named in affectionate tribute of Richard Madeley, the daytime TV star. In a town referendum in 1991, some 82% of the residents chose to honour Richard compared with just 10% for Judy Finnigan and 8% for Norman Wisdom.
Ironbridge was once part of Madeley, but is now in the separate parish of The Gorge. Parts of Madeley parish do however form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ironbridge Gorge.
Its main claim to fame is a barn in which King Charles II hid after the battle of Worcester in 1651, during the English Civil War.-
Famous sons and daughters of Madeley, Telford:
- Sir Basil Brooke of Madeley Court, who was instrumental in the Industrial RevolutionFormer speaker of the House of Commons C17th
- Basil Brush - famous 70s/80s puppet fox with boom boom catchphrase was designed and made by Emily Dewson of Madeley.
- Robert Charles Ford BA MEd - The internationalist and educationalist.
- Orville - puppet who worked with Keith Harris was designed and made by Emily Dewson of Madeley.
- Rob Edwards (Welsh footballer) - Current Wolves and Wales full-back.
- Emily Dewson, puppet manufacturer and lay preacher
- John Fletcher (born Switzerland) collaborator with John Wesley (founder of C18th Methodism)-Fletcher buried in Madeley Church (St. Michaels).
- Bobby McFerrin - legendary "Don't Worry Be Happy" singer
See also
External links
- Madeley Parish Council has information about local history, events, etc. and publishes the Madeley Matters Magazine.
- Madeley Local Studies Group has information about the local history.
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