Granby, Nottinghamshire

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Granby is a small village in the Vale of Belvoir. It has a population of about 300 people, and is situated about 14 miles east of Nottingham.

The parish church of All Saints is 12th century. It was reduced in size and the tower repaired c. 1777. The chancel originally had a terracotta east window, replaced by one of stone in 1888. Fragments of the original, including two cusped heads, lie in the chancel ^[1]. There is no longer a school in Granby. In its place is the village hall. Most children attend Orston Primary School, or Toothill Comprehensive in the nearby market town of Bingham.

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Coordinates: 52°54′N, 0°53′W

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There are two pubs in the village. The Marquis of Granby (possibly the original of that name) serves a wide range of real ales and has won many awards for the quality of its beer. The Boot & Shoe also serves ales and lagers.

A new event will be starting this summer, aimed at introducing a family event for villagers and visitors. There will be the usual mix of stalls, competitions, music and dancing along with a real ale beer tent. It is hoped the event will be held annually and will be known as the Granby & Sutton Summer Solstice Weekend.