Hanley, Worcestershire Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:52.29°N -2.49°W
Official Name:Hanley
Population:288
Population Ref:(2001 census)
London Distance Mi:97.2
London Direction:SE
Shire District:Malvern Hills
Shire County:Worcestershire
Region:West Midlands
Civil Parish:Hanley
Constituency Westminster:West Worcestershire
Postcode District:WR15
Postcode Area:WR
Post Town:Tenbury Wells
Os Grid Reference:SO668659

Hanley is a civil parish in the district of Malvern Hills in the county of Worcestershire, England.

Hanley William and Hanley Child are places within the parish.[1]

Edmund Bonner (ca.1500 – 1569), Bishop of London, 1539-1549 & 1553-1559 was born in the village; an instrumental figure in the schism of Henry VIII from Rome.[2]

Notes and References

  1. [Ordnance Survey]
  2. Bonner, Edmund. 4. 210–211. Albert Frederick. Pollard. Albert Pollard. 1.