Bingham, Nottinghamshire
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Bingham is a market town in the Rushcliffe borough of Nottinghamshire, England. It has a population of around 9,000 people. It lies about ten miles east of Nottingham, and is at the junction of the A46 (the old Fosse Way) with the A52. It is the site of Bingham railway station. Every Thursday Bingham holds a market in the centre of the village.
The south east of Nottinghamshire traditionally formed the wapentake of Bingham.
[edit] Schools
There are four schools in Bingham: Robert Miles Infant school, Robert Miles Junior School, Canarvon Primary School and Toot Hill Comprehensive School.
[edit] Telephone Exchange
The telephone exchange of Bingham was dedicated to Brian Bingham, a plumber.
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Ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire | ||
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Unitary authorities: | Nottingham | |
Boroughs/Districts: | Ashfield • Bassetlaw • Broxtowe • Gedling • Mansfield • Newark and Sherwood • Rushcliffe | |
Cities/Towns: | Arnold • Beeston • Blidworth • Carlton • Cotgrave • Eastwood • Hucknall • Kimberley • Kirkby-in-Ashfield • Mansfield • Mansfield Woodhouse • Newark • Nottingham • Rainworth • Retford • Ruddington • Stapleford • Southwell • Sutton-in-Ashfield • West Bridgford • Worksop See also: List of civil parishes in Nottinghamshire |