Haslington

Infobox UK place
official_name= Haslington
country= England
region= North West England
population= 6,781
os_grid_reference= SJ734558
latitude= 53.099
longitude= -2.398
post_town= CREWE
postcode_area= CW
postcode_district= CW1
dial_code= 01270
constituency_westminster= Crewe and Nantwich
civil_parish= Haslington
shire_district= Crewe and Nantwich
shire_county= Cheshire
website= http://www.haslington.org

Haslington is a village and civil parish in Cheshire, England. It was originally situated on both sides of the section of the A534 road that links Crewe with Sandbach. However, this road has now been re-routed so as to bypass the village to the north-west. It is approximately two miles (three kilometres) east of Crewe, and four miles (six and a half kilometres) from Sandbach. The village is a close neighbour to a number of small towns and villages (including Alsager, Wheelock, Winterley), and is approximately six miles (nine kilometres) from the Elizabethan market town of Nantwich. It is in Crewe and Nantwich borough and parliamentary constituency. According to the 2001 census, the entire civil parish had a population of 6,781. [http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=792583&c=Haslington&d=16&e=15&g=428196&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779 Official 2001 census figures.] Retrieval Date: 14 June, 2007.]

History

The earliest mention of Haslington is in 1280, when it was called 'Hasillinton'. The name is possibly derived from the phrase 'Tun among Hazels'

In the reign of Edward I, the Barony of Wich-Malbank (now known as Nantwich) was divided up between the heirs of the last Baron who held that title: William. Haslington was given to an Auda Vernon of Shipbrooke, whose descendants included the founder and early residents of Haslington Hall.

During the first English Civil War, on December 27, 1642, there was a skirmish that took place on the southern outskirts of the village at a place called Slaughter Hill. The Roundheads won. Although the name Slaughter Hill suggests it may be named after this skirmish, it may alternatively be more likely a corruption of 'Sloe Tree Hill'. Blackthorn, which gives us sloes, can still be found in the hedgerows down the lane named Slaughter Hill. [ [http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/Walking/crewe_nantwich/haslington/home.htm Walking notes giving a source for name "Slaughter Hill".] Retrieval Date: 16 June, 2007.]

Landmarks and Places of Interest

Haslington Hall

Haslington Hall is a mainly timber framed building situated to the east of the village. Some of its structure dates back to 1480 but it is principally of 1545 with later additions. It was founded by the Vernon family and, in particular, Admiral Sir Francis Vernon who was involved in defeating the Spanish Armada. Notable more recent residents include Margaret Rose Watt, who was influential in establishing Women's Institutes, Air Commodore Dame Felicity Peake, the first director of the Women's Royal Air Force and the dairy millionaire Tony Vernon. It is now available to let for self-catering holidays.

The Hawk Inn

The Hawk Inn is on the main road through the village, and dates from 1510 A.D. It is rumored to have been visited by Dick Turpin on a large number of occasions. The pub boasts beautifully carved woodwork both inside and out, including various carved faces and a number of engraved phrases on the exterior beams.

Old House

Almost directly across from The Hawk Inn is a house, formerly two houses which have had the shared wall demolished in order to form a single dwelling, also dating from 1510 A.D. presumably forming the original hamlet, both this house and The Hawk Inn had both had their original thatching replaced by more durable (and vaguely more modern) roofing materials, until the house had its thatching relaid in early 2005 (with a little artistic addition).

aint Matthew's Church

Saint Matthew's Church is a small Anglican church. It was built in two phases: the first phase which is the west part in 1810, and the second phase or east part in 1909.

The west part is a simple, brick built structure, with arched doorway and windows. It also has a small cupola on the nave's gable. The east part is in the Decorated style, designed by Reginald Longden, and has incorporated into it, a seven-light east window.

Demographics

Haslington has undergone a large, rapid expansion over the last 25 years, thanks to the redevelopment of Crewe. The 2001 UK census gives the population as being 6430, of which 3144 are male, and 3286 are female. They are living in 2416 households.

Historically, the population was as given the following table:

"(source: UK and Ireland Genealogy Site)".

Community Facilities

Haslington itself has a small number of commercial premises. As of March 2007 these consisted of a Chinese takeaway, 2 fish, chip and kebab shops, an off-license, a model shop, a Beauticians, 2 hairdressers, a bakers, a card and fancy dress shop, a pharmacist, two convenience stores and three pubs (The Broughton Arms, The Fox and The Hawk Inn), as well as a working men's club (The Cosey Club) which boasts live bands every Friday night and most bank holidays, as well as ballroom dancing on a Saturday. Haslington Cricket Club is situated on the outskirts of the village and provides popular bar facilities in its extensive club house. The Cricket Club also has a new playbarn, which is popular with younger children. There is also a 65's club where the older citizens can relax. There is also a Christian Boys Brigade in the village. The 1st Haslington Boys Brigade is a uniformed Christian organisation catering for boys aged 7-18 in the village. The company was founded in 1970 and operates from Haslington Methodist Church.

The village also contains two primary schools (The Dingle [ [http://www.dingle.cheshire.sch.uk/ The Dingle School.] Retrieval Date: 9 August, 2007.] and Haslington Primary), a village hall (The Yoxall Village Hall), St. Matthew's Church Hall and a community centre (The Gutterscroft Centre), a dentist, an NHS health centre with three doctors, four churches of various denominations. It also has The Millennium Rock, a commemorative stone which is situated on the village green. Although Crewe Golf Course [ [http://www.crewegolfclub.co.uk/ Crewe Golf Club.] Retrieval Date: 9 August, 2007.] is easily accessible by car only through Haslington, it is actually in the neighbouring civil parish of Crewe Green.

The Yoxall village Hall is used regularly by a host of regular groups: the playgroup for pre-school children, indoor bowls, badminton,beavers, brownies, aerobics, reiki, two art groups, Haslington Craft Circle, Masquerade and Celtica dance troup, Haslington Amateur Theatrical Group (HATS) (which stages pantomimes and other productions) and several other organisations. The hall is available for private hire and hosts many charitable events throughout the year organised by The Red Cross, and two local charities Haslington Companions and Neighbours.

Haslington Parish Council recently launched their own website. [ [http://www.haslington.org/ Haslington Parish Council] Retrieval Date: 2 February 2008]

The Croft Pre-School is an independent pre-school administered by a parent’s committee. It opened in 1981 and operates in a single storey community centre building, sited within the village of Haslington. www.thecroftpreschool.co.uk [http://www.thecroftpreschool.co.uk]

Notable People

* Admiral Sir Francis Vernon, Active during the time of the Spanish Armada.
* William Broome, poet and translator, born in Haslington on May 3, 1689. [ [http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9016653/William-Broome William Broome biographical information.] Encyclopaedia Britaninca Online. Retrieval Date: April 16, 2008.]

References

Notes

[http://www.thecroftpreschool.co.uk] the croft pre school ,Local pre school held at the Gutterscroft centre

Bibliographic Material

* Scholes, R. (2000) "Towns and villages of Britain: Cheshire." Sigma Press: Wilmslow, Cheshire. ISBN 1-85058-637-3.

External links

* [http://www.placeopedia.com/?12516 Placeopedia Streetmap of Haslington.] Retrieval Date: 8 December, 2007.
* [http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/Walking/crewe_nantwich/haslington/home.htm Leisure Walking Around Haslington.] Retrieval Date: 8 December, 2007.
* [http://www.carlscam.com/warmem/haslington.htm Haslington War Memorial.] Retrieval Date: 8 December, 2007.
* [http://www.francisfrith.com/archive/england/cheshire/haslington/haslington.htm Historical Photographs and Maps of Haslington.] Retrieval Date: 8 December, 2007.
* [http://www.haslingtonboysbrigade.co.uk/ 1st Haslington Boys' Brigade.] Retrieval Date: 8 December, 2007.
* [http://ccgi.collinet.plus.com/hmc/ Haslington Methodist Church.] Retrieval Date: 8 December, 2007.