Museums · East Midlands
Sandiacre
Sandiacre — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sandiacre is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Sandiacre is a museum located in the East Midlands. It showcases local history and culture, providing insights into the area's heritage. The museum is a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of Sandiacre and its surroundings.
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Background
History
The name Sandiacre is usually thought to refer to a sandy acre, though another interpretation, based on Saint Diacre, is sometimes advanced. The parish church is Saint Giles' Church, which dates back to the 10th century. There is also a Methodist church in the town. The old village lock-up still exists, situated near to St. Giles. The 1801 census recorded Sandiacre's population as 405; by 1901 this had risen to 2,954, with the 1971 census reporting a population of 7,792. The current population is now hovering at an estimated 9,000. The discovery of local ironstone led to the development of Stanton Ironworks in 1787. The Erewash Canal passes through the centre of Sandiacre and the small…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9230, -1.2890
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Erewash
- Parish
- Sandiacre
- Postcode
- NG10 5HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Erewash
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Sandiacre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandiacre?
- Sandiacre is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.9230°, -1.2890°.
- Is Sandiacre wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Sandiacre. Check ahead for specific facilities.