Barwick-in-Elmet
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Barwick-in-Elmet is a village 8 km (6 miles) east of Leeds, West Yorkshire. It is one of only two places in the area to be explicitly associated with the ancient kingdom of Elmet, the other being Sherburn-in-Elmet. It is part of the civil parish of Barwick in Elmet and Scholes and lies in the LS15 postcode district.
Barwick-in-Elmet is referred to locally as simply Barwick, with a silent 'w' and is noted for its Maypole and Maypole raising, which when announced as a public event typically brings large crowds to the village.
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[edit] Trivia
- Widge, the protagonist in The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood is from Barwick-in-Elmet.
[edit] Comparison
Barwick lies in the LS15 postcode area. Here is a population breakdown of the postcode area in comparison with the UK population.
| Category | LS15 | UK average |
|---|---|---|
| Population density (people / sq mi) | 43.2 | 24.9 |
| Gender split (females / male) | 1.05 | 1.05 |
| Average commute | 6.1 miles | 8.73 miles |
| Average age | 38 | 39 |
| Home ownership | 16% | 16.9% |
| Student population | 2.4% | 4.4% |
| People in good health | 69% | 69% |
[edit] Village Amenities
Barwick has several shops and facilities including three public houses:-
The Black Swan, The Gascoigne, and the The New Inn.
[edit] External links
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