Ashley is a village and civil parish in Cheshire, England. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 261. The village is close to the border with Greater Manchester, just to the south of the M56 motorway and Manchester Airport. Neighbouring villages include Hale, Rostherne and Mobberley. The area is served by one pub, The Greyhound Inn, which is owned by J.W. Lees.[1]
| Ashley | |
|---|---|
 Castle Mill Lane, Ashley | |
  Ashley Location within Cheshire | |
| Population | 261 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | SJ775842 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ALTRINCHAM |
| Postcode district | WA14, WA15 |
| Police | Cheshire |
| Fire | Cheshire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
The Brereton family were Lords of the Manor of Ashley for several generations, from the reign of Henry VIII to about 1660.[2]
Ashley Cricket Club was founded in 1888.[3]
Notable residents
edit- Sir John Brereton (1576–1629) – King's serjeant-at-law at the Bar of Ireland
- Craig Charles – actor, comedian, and DJ, known for Red Dwarf, Coronation Street and BBC Radio 6 Music
- Humphrey Mainprice – first-class cricketer[4]
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Front of Greyhound Inn taken in 2016 -
Sign for the Greyhound taken in 2016
See also
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References
edit- ^ "The Greyhound | Pub & Restaurant in Altrincham". The Greyhound. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "BRERETON, William (c.1569-1630), of Ashley, Cheshire | History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Ashley CC | Cricket Club in Altrincham". Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Humphrey Mainprice". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
External links
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