Himbleton is a village in
Worcestershire, England. It lies about south-east of
Droitwich and north-east of
Worcester. There is an Anglican church, dedicated to
Saint Mary Magdalene.
Located on Neight Hill in the village is a first school, Himbleton Church of England First School, catering for children aged 4–9, which was opened in 1873. There is also a pub, The Galton Arms, which has featured several times in the Good Beer Guide.
The local cricket team, Himbleton Cricket Club,
play in the Worcestershire County League Division 2. Himbleton has historic significance as one of the villages through which the Catholic anarchists under
Guy Fawkes travelled.
See also
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History of Worcestershire
References
External links
British History
Villages in Worcestershire
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