BREASTON

'Breaston' (pronounced similar to ''Beeston'') is a large village in Derbyshire, England on the A6005 very close to the M1.

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History

Notable people

References

External links

History

Breaston was mentioned in the Domesday book as belonging to Henry de Ferrers^[1] and being worth four shillings''Domesday Book: A Complete Translation''. London: Penguin, 2003. ISBN 0-14-143994-7 p.748.
Originally an agricultural village, Breaston has continued to grow for centuries until it has reached its current size, separated from the neighbouring Long Eaton only by the M1.
Breaston today is now mainly residential. There is a church (St Michael), a Methodist chapel, three pubs, still named as they were in 1846 - The Bulls Head, The Chequers Inn and The Navigation Inn; a club, a medical centre, and a comprehensive range of shops, including a Co-op, located in the centre of the village around the church and village green.

Notable people

★ Blessed Edward James, Catholic martyr

References

1. Henry was given a large number of manors in Derbyshire including land in Swarkestone, Markeaton, Sinfin and Cowley.

External links

★ Breaston Pre-school Playgroup

★ Page at Erewash Council

★ Shops in Breaston

	'North:' Risley, Ilkeston
'West:' Draycott, Derby	'Breaston'	'East:' Long Eaton, Beeston, Nottingham
	'South:' Sawley, Castle Donington, East Midlands Airport