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Coordinates: 52°07′N 0°12′E / 52.12°N 00.20°E
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 Babraham shown within Cambridgeshire |
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| Population | 269 |
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| Parish | Babraham |
| District | South Cambridgeshire |
| Shire county | Cambridgeshire |
| Region | East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Cambridgeshire |
| Fire | Cambridgeshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| European Parliament | East of England |
| List of places: UK • England • Cambridgeshire | |
Babraham is a village and civil parish in the South Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, about six miles south-east of Cambridge on the A1307 road. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 269.[1]
It has a mediaeval church, St Peter's. There are some pictures and a description of the church at the Cambridgeshire Churches website [2].
The village contains a primary school called Babraham Primary school and 16th century public house 'The George'.
Babraham village cricket team won the Cambridgeshire Cricket Association Senior League in 2008.
In the 19th century Babraham was home to Jonas Webb, a noted stock breeder who played a pivotal role in developing the Southdown breed of sheep.
Babraham is home to the Babraham Institute which undertakes research into cell and molecular biology.
Top Gear
The BBC car show Top Gear has been to Babraham, for their Alfa-Romeo challenge in 2008. The Top Gear Presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May parked the cars in a small parking lot, next to The George Inn.
References
- ^ "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Babraham CP (Parish)". Office for National Statistics. http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=792310&c=Babraham&d=16&e=15&g=427257&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1214266315549&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779. Retrieved 2008-06-24.
- ^ The church's page at the Cambridgeshire Churches website
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