Coordinates: 52°09′54″N 0°30′07″W / 52.164892°N 0.501964°W
| Clapham | |
.png)  Clapham
Clapham shown within Bedfordshire |
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| Population | 3,643 [1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Unitary authority | Bedford |
| Ceremonial county | Bedfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEDFORD |
| Postcode district | MK41 |
| Dialling code | 01234 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | NE Bedfordshire |
| List of places: UK • England • Bedfordshire | |
Clapham is a village and civil parish in North East Bedfordshire, England.
Clapham is semi-rural and lies on the outskirts of the town of Bedford on the banks of the River Great Ouse. The A6 road formerly passed through the town, but a bypass was opened on 12 December 2002, named after athlete Paula Radcliffe, who attended nearby Sharnbrook Upper School.
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Facilties
It has numerous public houses and several small shops; including a post office, chinese and indian takeaway, fish and chips,a florist, a small bank, also it has two churches. It has its own lower school for children aged 4–9, Ursula Taylor Lower School. In the nearby village of oakly is Lincroft Middle School for children aged 9–13.
RAF Twinwood Farm, a disused airfield on the western outskirts of the village, is where the famous bandleader Glenn Miller took off on his last fateful flight, having performed for the American soldiers based at the airfield (51 Operational Training Unit ROYAL AIRFORCE was the main unit based at Twinwood Farm) and at Bedford Corn Exchange. Glenn Miller Museum now open on site with many events taking place during the Summer months.
Clapham Park, a large new country house, was built by James Howard, member of parliament for Bedford, in 1872.
Sport and Recreation
Clapham has a King George's Field in memorial to King George V
References
External links
- Clapham community website
- Places I've visited – Clapham by Ian Meadows
- Information on Twin Woods - Events and museum
- Clapham Bedford Bed & Breakfast accommodation and information
- Clapham Historical Society
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