Radford Semele
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Radford Semele is a village in Warwickshire, England, close to the town of Leamington Spa. According to the 2001 census the town had a population of 2,034. It lies to the east of the town on the road between Leamington and Southam. It has a 16th Century pub with a Priest Hole and a rumoured tunnel to the local church, St Nicholas. The local school is the Radford Semele Church of England School. This is a junior school and most senior school pupils go to school in either Southam, Leamington or Warwick which are close by. As well as the parish church of St Nicholas, the village also has a Baptist Church ([Radford Semele Baptist Church])which was built in 1874.
[edit] History
It is named after a family from Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly in Normandy - they were lords of the manor in around 1120.
[edit] Current Issues
There is currently a debate on whether new houses will be built in the area. Most residents oppose this idea and there have been several meetings in opposition to development.
