Brackley

52.0275 - 1.1433333333333Koordinaten: 52 ° 2 ' N, 1 ° 9' W

Brackley is a town in the county of Northamptonshire, England, situated on the River Great Ouse. In the census in 2001 Brackley had a population of 13,331 inhabitants and was the largest city in the district of South Northamptonshire. Historically Brackley was originally a trading center for the wool trade. It was exactly at the intersection of two trade routes from London to Birmingham ( and generally to the north of England ), who cruised here with the trade route from Cambridge to Oxford.

Brackley is close to the A43, a major road through the English Midlands, which is now being led around as a bypass around the city and forms a compound of Towcester and Northampton in the East. In a westerly direction the auto road to the M40 leads; The A422 connects with Brackley Banbury.

Brackley had formerly two railway stations, one located on the Great Central Main Line to London and a second at the North Western Railway line from Banbury to Bletchley. Both lines were unprofitable in the 50s and 60s, victims of government austerity measures, which have become known as the Beeching Axe.

Attractions

Among the interesting buildings of the town is named after Mary Magdalene, Magdalen College School. It was founded by the famous Magdalen College, Oxford, to bring the student body before the great plague in the 15th century to safety. In addition to the historic college buildings, the St. James Church is to be admired, in the still held church services today. It is the oldest building of Britain with continuous use by a school. Once upon a time there was at the western end of town is also a castle, of which, however, no visible remains have been preserved. The castle of Brackley was perhaps the place where King John and his followers in 1215, the Magna Carta was signed; may find this event but also held in Runnymede ( Surrey ). The St Peter's Church at the east end of the city has to offer an impressive Norman doorway from the 11th century. In the city center every Friday morning a market is held on the marketplace. Accessible via the high road is a spacious city park he owned by the National Trust, a foundation trust.

Brackley is close to Silverstone race track, a Formula 1 race takes place every year at that. Here are also some industrial plants, which are related to Formula 1; for example, Mercedes Grand Prix has its operational base in Brackley. In the eastern outskirts of the city Bronnley, hand - crafted soaps Supplier is for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles of Wales. Their products are awarded Royal seal of approval.

Twin Cities

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