Does Ashby have a train station?
Does Ashby have a train station?
Does Ashby have a train station?
There’s not a passenger train station in Ashby de la Zouch. The nearest convenient station is Leicester, but you may have to take a taxi to the bus statiion which is on the other side of the town, about a mile away. Nearer is Burton-on-Trent, but it is not so easy to get to by train as Leicester.
Who owns Ashby de la Zouch Castle?
William, Lord Hastings
The castle was built by William, Lord Hastings, a favourite of Edward IV, after 1473, accompanied by the creation of a 3,000-acre (1,200 ha) park….
Ashby de la Zouch Castle | |
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Coordinates | 52°44′46″N 1°27′59″WCoordinates: 52°44′46″N 1°27′59″W |
Site information | |
Controlled by | English Heritage |
Open to the public | Yes |
What is the meaning of Zouch?
It is a topographical name for a dweller by the tree stump, or a nickname given to someone of stocky build, from the Old French, Middle English “s(o)uche”, a tree stump (probably of Gaulish origin, apparently ultimately related to the Olde English “stocc”).
What train line is Ivanhoe on?
Broken Hill line
Ivanhoe railway station is located on the Broken Hill line in New South Wales, Australia. It serves the town of Ivanhoe.
Where is the Ivanhoe Line?
The Ivanhoe line is a railway branch line which runs from Leicester, through south Derbyshire, to Burton upon Trent, but is currently used for freight transport only, having been closed to passengers since 1964.
When did standard soap close in Ashby de la Zouch?
Standard Soap Ltd, a significant industrial employer within Ashby-de-la-Zouch since 1928, closed in early 2012, resulting in the loss of 155 jobs. The town has a concentration of high-tech employers.
Who was the original singer of Ashby de la Zouch?
A song “Ashby de la Zouch (Castle Abbey)”, written by Al Hoffman, Milton Drake and Jerry Livingston, was recorded by the Merry Macs in 1946 on Decca No. 18811. It includes the lines “If you wanna smooch and be happy as a pooch, go to Ashby de la Zouch by the sea.”.
Which is the nearest airport to Ashby de la Zouch?
East Midlands Airport is 9 miles (14 km) north-east of Ashby. It provides flights to and from other parts of the UK and Europe. For International travellers Birmingham Airport is 26 miles away (c. 30 mins) and provides international connections to the world with many via Schiphol.
When was the Ivanhoe Baths in Ashby de la Zouch built?
The Ivanhoe Baths was an 1822 Neo-Grecian building with a Doric façade 200 feet (61 m) long. Unused, it was derelict by 1960, and was demolished in 1962. Mineworkers discovered a copious saline spring when working coal at Moira Colliery, 3 miles (5 km) west of the town, in 1805.