Snainton | |
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The Peacock Hotel, Snainton | |
Location within
North Yorkshire | |
Population | 754 ( 2011 census) [1] |
OS grid reference | SE921823 |
• London | 185 mi (298 km) S |
Civil parish |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | SCARBOROUGH |
Postcode district | YO13 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
UK Parliament | |
Snainton is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England.
According to the 2011 UK Census, Snainton parish had a population of 754, [1] a decrease on the 2001 UK Census figure of 891. [2]
The actor Sir Ben Kingsley was born in Snainton. [3]
George Vasey the botanist was also born in the village. He was responsible for the integration of the United States Department of Agriculture. [4]
Sydney Cross Harland (19 July 1891 – 8 November 1982), Botanist, was born in the village, and died there in November 1982, after many commissions abroad. His great-grandfather William, was the cousin of Edward Harland. [5]
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