Clowne
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Clowne is a village and civil parish in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, England. It forms part of the Bolsover constituency.
Clowne, originally 'Clune' is mentioned in the doomsday book. It can trace its existence back to the 1500s as a small rural farming community. Some of the buildings still stand from this date, notably 'The Anchor Inn' and Sheridon's Yard (now a series of private residences). The local church was built during the 12th century.
From the beginning of the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries, Clowne grew exponentially, swallowing the tiny neighboring villages of Hickinwood and Markland and becoming a colliery village in 1869. This growth has left its mark on the village today, visible in both the old school (built 1895) and the village High Street (1901) as well as the two railway lines (Great Central and Midland Railway) which ran through the village.
Today Clowne is a quiet surburbanised village located in the north east corner of Derbyshire. Its proximity to both Chesterfield and Worksop gives ready access to such tourist attractions as Chatsworth House, Creswell Crags, Sherwood Forest, Bakewell, Bolsover Castle, the Peak District National Park and the Ladybower and Derwent Reservoirs.
According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 7,447. Unknown to many Clowne has a thriving local band scene. Mick Sommerset (former drummer with bands such as Kevin's hairy backpack, Half a pint of Pies and Dirty Ringtone) has formed Cottonmouth which have been profilled on BBC's raw talent website. Mick alongside Neil, Andy and Glen play in gigs around Clowne and local area and recently held a gig in a Supermarket car park with General Levy.
Clowne is known for many things, in recent times a small regeneration of the town centre has taken palce including the opening of a Tesco supermarket and Wilkinsons store. Clowne is only a few minutes away from Creswell Crags and close to the M1.
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