Wilford, Broxtowe

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Wilford is a village in West Bridgford, Broxtowe

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Wilford within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Wilford in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Wilford.-- par. and vil., Notts - par., partly within the bor. of Nottingham, 1450 ac., pop. 1106; vil., on S. bank of river Trent, 1½ mile (by ferry) SW. of Nottingham: P.O.; in vicinity is Wilford House, seat. The church contains a memorial window to Henry Kirke White (1785-1806), the poet, who resided in the village for several years.

Wilford in the Domesday Book

A village in Rushcliffe hundred, in the county of Nottinghamshire.

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