Great Wakering
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| Great Wakering | ||
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| OS grid reference: | TQ952874 | |
| Administration | ||
| District: | Rochford | |
| Shire county: | Essex | |
| Region: | East of England | |
| Constituent country: | England | |
| Sovereign state: | United Kingdom | |
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| Ceremonial county: | Essex | |
| Historic county: | Essex | |
| Services | ||
| Police force: | Essex Police | |
| Fire and rescue: | {{{Fire}}} | |
| Ambulance: | East of England | |
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| Post town: | Southend on Sea | |
| Postal district: | SS3 | |
| Dialling code: | 01702 | |
| Politics | ||
| UK Parliament: | Southend East & Rochford | |
| European Parliament: | East of England | |
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Great Wakering is a village in Essex, England. It has been described as the driest place in England, not because of a lack of pubs - of which it has five, but because it has the least rainfall.
The nearest large town is Southend which is approximately four miles to the west of the village.
The only public transportation to the village is bus service to Southend via Arriva.
The village church dates back to Norman times and the board of rectors or vicars inside begins in the year 1200 with simply "Robert", the next incumbent equally simply named "Peter".
The local football team Great Wakering Rovers play in the Isthmian League First Division North. Their home ground Burroughs Park is adjacent to the village recreation ground and sports centre.
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