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Exciting times!

After Brooksby village was deserted in the 15th century, a new village will emerge in the 21st century. The building of a development of 70 houses will commence in June 2021 and the first residents …
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Brooksby church taken from the grounds

Services – Parish of the Upper Wreake

   St Michael & All Angels Church building is open for private prayer on Saturdays and Sundays from 28th March to 31st October 2021. For access at other times please phone the churchwarden on 01664. …
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Who’s who?

Priest-in-Charge (Rector Designate):  The Revd David Harknett 01664 434517     david.harknett@btinternet.com Please contact David with all initial enquiries about weddings and baptisms in Brooksby Church. Reader: Canon Malcolm Britton, 01664 434490   mrbritton1946@gmail.com   Churchwardens: …
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Brooksby station

Brooksby and its link to surrounding villages

Brooksby is in the area of the Rutland and Melton constituency, Leicestershire County Council, the Borough of Melton and Hoby and Rotherby Parish Council (which also includes Ragdale). Strong links have existed between the four …
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Talks about Brooksby

Churchwarden Malcolm Britton gives talks about  Brooksby’s links with World War I, the famous individuals who have resided at Brooksby Hall and their descendents and the significant changes from Roman to modern times, including the medieval village and its desertion …
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