Snainton
Not to be confused with Sneinton.
| Snainton | |
 The A170 road through Snainton |
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  Snainton |
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| Population | 754 (2011 census)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | SE921823 |
| – London | 185 mi (298 km) S |
| Civil parish | Snainton |
| District | Scarborough |
| Shire county | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SCARBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | YO13 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | Scarborough and Whitby |
Coordinates: 54°13′41″N 0°35′14″W / 54.228100°N 0.587300°W
Snainton is a village and civil parish in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, England.
According to the 2011 UK Census, Snainton parish had a population of 754,[1] a decrease on the 2001 UK Census figure of 891.[2]
Notable people
The actor Ben Kingsley was born in Snainton.[3]
George Vasey the botanist was also born in the village. He was responsible for the integration of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Sydney Cross Harland (19 July 1891 – 8 November 1982), Botanist, was born in the village, and died there in November 1982, after many commissions abroad. His Great-grandfather William, was the cousin of Edward Harland.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics: Area: Snainton CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ↑ "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Snainton CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
- ↑ "Honorary degree for actor Sir Ben". BBC News Online. 18 July 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2008.
- ↑ Hutchinson, Sir Joseph, F.R.S.; "Sydney Cross Harland", Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society (1984), Vol. 30, p.299,
External links
Media related to Snainton at Wikimedia Commons- Snainton parish council website
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