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Village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Snainton is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England.
| Snainton | |
|---|---|
 The Peacock Hotel, Snainton | |
.svg)  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 | |
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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