Cadeby, Leicestershire

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Cadeby is a village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England, about 6 miles north of Hinckley, close to Newbold Verdon and Market Bosworth. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 177.

[edit] Cadeby Light Railway

Main article: Cadeby Light Railway

Until 2005, Cadeby Rectory garden was home to the Cadeby Light Railway. This was a short narrow gauge line and collection of railway artifacts belonging to the late Rev Teddy Boston, a friend of the Rev W Awdry. The railway is closed and was dismantled in 2006.

[edit] Cadeby Steam & Country Fayre

Market Bosworth Steam Rally, also known as the Cadeby Steam & Country Fayre, was founded in 1964 by the Rev Teddy Boston, both as an alternative to transporting his steam roller to distant rallies by low-loader, and as a means to raise funds for his parish church. The rally has continued annually ever since, on a weekend in August.