Wellingborough

Wellingborough is a town in Northamptonshire, England situated some eleven miles from the county town of Northampton. It has a population of 48,428 (2001 census), and is the seat for the larger Borough of Wellingborough.

Related Topics:
Northamptonshire - England - Northampton - Borough of Wellingborough

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It is situated on the north side of the River Nene (locally pronounced as by its c.17th spelling of "Nen"), with most of the older town being sited on the flanks of the hills above the river's flood plain.

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River Nene - Flood plain

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Wellingborough dates from the 6th Century. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book under the name of Wendelburie, and was granted a market charter in 1201.

Related Topics:
6th Century - Domesday Book - 1201

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