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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 …

As we come out of lockdown the Parish of The Upper Wreake worships every Sunday both in church and online via Zoom. The Zoom service is a lively informal service and anyone is invited to …

A virtual tour of Brooksby is available by clicking on the image below.

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: …

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 …

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 …