Thurnby and Bushby
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  Thurnby and Bushby |
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| OS grid reference | SK6504 |
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| Shire county | Leicestershire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Coordinates: 52°38′N 1°02′W / 52.63°N 01.04°W
Thurnby and Bushby, sometimes known as Thurnby is a civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England.
According to the 2001 census it had a population of 3,147.
Position
It forms part of the Leicester Urban Area, and is on the A47 road, just east of the city area of Evington.
It constitutes Thurnby and Bushby, which have formed a single civil parish since 1935.
Thurnby will be situated next to the proposed eco-town called Pennbury.
Conveniences
- Thurnby and Bushby has a primary school - St Lukes C of E primary school, which has strong links with St. Lukes Church.
- There is a public house - The Rose and Crown.
- Thurnby Scouts and Guides are situated on Court Road.
External links
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