Millbrook, Bedfordshire
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| Millbrook | |
|---|---|
 St Michael & All Angels church, Millbrook | |
  Millbrook Location within Bedfordshire | |
| Population | 130 (2001) 147 (2011 Census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | TL011593 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEDFORD |
| Postcode district | MK45 |
| Dialling code | 01525 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Millbrook is a small village and civil parish near Bedford, England. It has a population of 130,[2] increasing to 147 at the 2011 Census.[1] Millbrook railway station, on the Marston Vale Line, is about two miles (3 km) from the village. The parish church, dedicated to St Michael and All Angels, is Grade II* listed.[3]
The vale adjoining Millbrook is reputed to be the location that inspired the 'Slough of Despond' in John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress.
Millbrook is also home to the Millbrook Proving Ground and The Millbrook Golf Club, formerly Lyshott Heath Golf Club.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ Office for National Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Mid Bedfordshire Archived 26 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 15 October 2010
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Michael (Grade II*) (1113934)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ Tremlett, Sam (16 November 2018). "The Best Golf Courses in Bedfordshire". Golf Monthly. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
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