Menston
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Menston is a village in the county of West Yorkshire, England. Along with Burley in Wharfedale, Menston is part of Wharfedale Ward in the metropolitan borough of the City of Bradford.. It lies on the A65, approximately ten miles north-west of the centre of Leeds and 9 miles north of Bradford center, between Guiseley and Burley-in-Wharfedale. Menston also has a railway station (also adjacent to those of Guiseley and Burley) on the Wharfedale line, with direct trains to Leeds, Bradford and Ilkley.
Its Anglican parish church is dedicated to St John the Divine, and is part of the Diocese of Bradford. Other notable buildings include High Royds Hospital and St Mary's Roman Catholic Comprehensive School.
High Royds Hospital is now being converted into a new set of homes called "Yorkshire Village". This is a reflection of Menstons growing size. In the past 20 years there has been increased demand for houses in this desirable area. The population of Menston has been steadily increasing. As a result Menston primary school, which was threatened with closure in the 1980s, is also seeing increased student numbers.
[edit] External links
- Menston Village
- Burley & District Round Table
- Wharfedale Forums Village Discussion Forum
- St John's church, Menston
- St Mary's school, Menston
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