Cowley, Oxfordshire
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Cowley (/ˈkaʊlɪ/) is a residential and industrial area in Oxford, in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Cowley's neighbours are Rose Hill and Blackbird Leys to the south, Headington to the north and the villages of Horspath and Garsington across fields to the east. Internationally, Cowley is best known for its automotive industry - historically it was the home of the car manufacturer Morris (later absorbed into British Leyland, then the Rover Group), which has now evolved into Mini.
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Cowley | |
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St James' Church | |
Population | 16,500 [citation needed] |
OS grid reference | SP543040 |
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District | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Oxford |
Postcode district | OX4 |
Dialling code | 01865 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Oxfordshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
UK Parliament | |
Website | Cowley News |
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