Randwick, Gloucestershire
| Randwick | |
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 Randwick's Parish Church and Churchyard | |
  Randwick Location within Gloucestershire | |
| Population | 1,423 (2011 Census) |
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| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Stroud |
| Postcode district | GL6 |
| Police | Gloucestershire |
| Fire | Gloucestershire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Randwick, Gloucestershire is a village bordering the market town of Stroud in Gloucestershire, England, the United Kingdom. It is known locally for its folk traditions such as the Randwick Wap, a celebration of May Day, and its annual pantomime.
The population at the 2011 census was 1,423.[1]
Governance[]
The village falls part of the '' electoral ward. This ward stretches from Randwick north easterly to Whiteshill. The total ward population at the 2011 census was 1,747.[2]
Randwick Wap[]
The Wap is an annual series of events during spring which culminates in a traditional procession and festival dating back to the Middle Ages. Various theories exist on how it began, although most villagers believe it was a celebration that followed the completion of building Randwick's parish church.
Although the Wap was cancelled for several years, it was revived in 1972 by the then vicar Rev. Nial Morrison.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ "Randwick,Whiteshill and Randwick ward 2011". Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ "Randwick Wap". www.randwick.org.uk. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
External links[]
Coordinates: 51°46′N 2°15′W / 51.767°N 2.250°W
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