Nork, Surrey
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| Nork | |
  Nork shown within Surrey |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| District | Reigate and Banstead |
| Shire county | Surrey |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Banstead |
| Postcode district | SM7 |
| Dialling code | 01737 |
| Police | Surrey |
| Fire | Surrey |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Reigate |
| List of places: UK • England • Surrey | |
Nork is a residential area of the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, England. It is located between Banstead and Epsom Downs. The main road through the area from north to south-west is Nork Way, along which a parade of shops is located at the northern end.
The buildings in the area are predominantly of inter-war features, and are similar to those of nearby Tattenham Corner.
[edit] Transport
Banstead railway station is in the Nork area of Banstead. Although Epsom Downs railway station is closer.
[edit] Local inhabitants
- F. E. Colman, managing director of Colman's mustard manufacturers, bought Nork House in 1890 and lived there with his family until 1923. The remains of the house are visible in Nork Park, now a public recreation area.
- The comedian David Walliams grew up in Nork and was a lifeguard at Banstead Sports Centre.
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