Stoke Mandeville
Everything You Need to Know About Stoke Mandeville
Located just 3 miles from the town of Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, the village of Stoke Mandeville has a population of around 6,000 and is a civil parish of 1,499 acres comprising mostly arable land.
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Stoke Mandeville History: Prior to the invasion of Britain by the Normans in 1066, the Manor of Stoke (or Stoches) was in the hands of Bishop Wulfwy of Dorchester. In the Domesday Book (1086), it was listed as Stoches and was held by the Bishop of Lincoln, answering for 8 hides, and having land for 21 ploughs. Its total value was £20 (when acquired £12, before 1066 £18), other names over the centuries include Stoke by Aylesbury and Stoke Maundevile (14th century). The Mandeville part of the present name was first used in 1254 when one Geoffrey de Mandeville held the manor.
The original Norman parish church of St Mary was not built on the site of the present church, but some distance away towards Terrick and close to Stoke House, the chancel of the church was extended in the 13th century and extensive repairs were undertaken in 1827 (due mostly to the theft of the lead roof). The church fell into disrepair by the late 19th century, although the graveyard was still being used for burials in the first decade of the 20th century, the church was finally demolished in January 1966. The 'new' parish church of St Mary the Virgin was built between 1865 and 1866 at a cost of £1,300, mostly paid for by its parishioners (no mean feat for the time), the foundation stone was laid by Samuel Wilberforce (Bishop of Oxford), it was consecrated in 1866.
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Made known to most, due to the world famous Stoke Mandeville Hospital (which is actually located outside the village, on its parish border with Aylesbury), Stoke Mandeville is a small friendly place with 2 churches, the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, and the Methodist church, just one school, the Stoke Mandeville Combined School (for ages 4 to 11), and 3 pubs (Woolpack, Bell and Bull's Head).
Places Nearby: Aylesbury (centre) 3 miles, Weston Turville 1½ miles, Bishopstone 3 miles, Wendover 3 miles, Terrick 1 mile.
In 1642 there were 91 people named in the tax returns for the village.
The first Government census was in 1801, a selection of the population figures for Stoke Mandeville are listed below:
- 1801 - 248
- 1821 - 402
- 1841 - 493
- 1861 - 477
- 1881 - 497
- 1901 - 411
- 2001 - 6,009 Male - 2,931 Female - 3,078 Households - 2,495.
When the name Stoke Mandeville is mentioned, most people think straight away of the hospital, which is actually not located in the village itself, but in the nearby town of Aylesbury.
The primary reason for it’s being outside the village is that the hospital was set up in the 1830’s after a severe cholera epidemic hit the village of Stoke Mandeville, and a hospital was set up on the parish border between Aylesbury and Stoke Mandeville, away from the residential areas of both communities.
By the beginning of the 20th century, it had developed into a hospital for infectious diseases, but as the town of Aylesbury grew, it changed as the risk of infecting the local community increased.
During WW2, Stoke Mandeville Hospital was used primarily for treating war casualties, and was also used to relieve Aylesbury’s other hospital, the Royal Bucks. With the founding of the National Health Service in 1948, Stoke Mandeville became the main hospital for the Aylesbury area, also in that year it held it’s first sports competition for patients with spinal injuries. It had already begun to specialise in the treatment of spinal injuries, this specialisation grew in the ensuing decades.
A great amount of publicity was generated for the hospital and its level of excellence, by DJ and TV personality Jimmy Saville during the 1970’s and 1980’s, this and the building of the Ludwig Guttmann Paraplegic Stadium next door, helped it to become a world centre for the treatment of spinal injuries and paraplegics. HOSPITAL MAP
Stoke Mandeville Games / Paralympic Games:
The forerunner of the Paralympic games, the Stoke Mandeville Games were the result of work done by the neurologist and neurosurgeon Sir Ludwig Guttmann, with patients at the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville hospital. The first games were held in 1948 with just 16 competitors from Stoke Mandeville hospital and the Star and Garter Home (2 ex-servicewomen and 14 ex-servicemen). The only sport at this first games was archery and took place in the hospital grounds.
The second Stoke Mandeville Games, held the following year, saw an increase in both teams and competitors, with Lyme Green, Chaseley, the Star and Garter Home, Penley (Polish hospital), and ‘Old Boys Living at Home’, all providing teams, as well as Stoke Mandeville hospital itself, this time netball and darchery were the sports contested.
The games continued to be held each year until it became an International event in 1952 when the Netherlands joined in the competition. The 9th games were held in Rome, Italy, the first official Paralympic Games.
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Information/Telephone Numbers:
Telephone Number: 01296 315 000.
The National Spinal Injuries Centre: Telephone Number: 01296 315 872.
Burns and Plastic Surgery Unit: Telephone Number: 01296 315 040 (Skin Cancer Service, Tel: 01296 315 113. Breast Reconstructive Surgery, Tel: 01296 316 639. Hand Surgery, Tel: 01296 315 119 or 01296 315 117).
Cancer Care and Haemotology Unit: Telephone Number: 01296 315 125 (Oncology, Tel: 01296 316 054).
Eye Care Unit: Eye Department (Ophthalmology) Telephone Number: 01296 315 943 (Inpatient), 01296 315 977 (Day).
Maternity Services: Telephone Number: 01296 316 158 (Antenatal), 01296 316 280 (Postnatal).
Accident and Emergency A&E: Telephone Number: 01296 315 664 (Reception).
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Jobs:
Foot and Ankle Locum Consultant - An opportunity has arisen for an experienced orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in foot and ankle surgery to become part of the Trauma and Orthopaedics Team at Bucks NHS Trust. Please contact Mr Alistair Graham (SDU Clinical Lead) on 0759056708805.
Deputy Sister - We are looking for a Band 6 nurse to complete our team on a busy rehabilitation/short stay ward. Please contact the Ward Manager Mandy Price on 01296 316 894.
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio:
Telephone: 01296 331 575.
Useful Telephone Numbers and Addresses for Stoke Mandeville
Stoke Mandeville Hospital / Hospitals
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Address: Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8BD. Tel: 01296 315 000.
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio - The Studio, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 8AL. Tel: 01296 331 575.
Stoke Mandeville Church / Churches
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church - Lower Road, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5XB. Tel: 01296 615 886.
Stoke Mandeville Parish Council
Clerk - Paul Walter - Address: Stoke Mandeville Parish Council, Community Centre, Eskdale Road, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5UJ. Telephone Number: 01296 584 127.
Stoke Mandeville Pubs / Public Houses / Bars / Restaurants
The Bell Stoke Mandeville - 29 Lower Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5XA. Tel: 01296 612 434. More here: The Bell Stoke Mandeville
The Woolpack Stoke Mandeville - Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, HP22 5UP, Tel: 01296 615 970.
The Bull - 5 Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5UP. Telephone: 01296 613 632.
Stoke Mandeville School / Schools
Stoke Mandeville Combined School - Lower Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5XA. Tel: 01296 612 372.
E-mail: office@stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk
Stoke Mandeville Trains / Buses / Transport
Stoke Mandeville Railway Station - Station Road, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5UA. Tel: 0845 600 5165.
Stoke Mandeville Buses:
Bus Number 300 (The Shires) High Wycombe to Aylesbury, Monday to Friday every 20 minutes, Saturday, every 30 minutes, Sunday, every 60 minutes.
Bus Number 50 (The Shires) Aylesbury to Halton Camp, Monday to Saturday, every 30 minutes.
Bus Number 61A (Red Rose) Aylesbury Circular, Monday to Saturday, evenings only, one-way, one trip. stops at Aylesbury, Stoke Mandeville, Weston Turville, Wendover, Halton Camp, Aston Clinton, Tring, New Mill, Marsworth, Pitstone, Ivinghoe, Cheddington, Long Marston, Wilstone, New Mill, Tring, Aston Clinton, Halton Camp, Wendover, Weston Turville, Stoke Mandeville and Aylesbury.
Stoke Mandeville Post Office: Address - 37 Station Road Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5UE. Telephone NUmber: 01296 612 418.
Stoke Mandeville Community Centre
Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5UJ. Tel: 01296 615 458. E-mail: Jenny Burton smvca@btconnect.com
Bucks Goat Centre and Mini Zoo - Layby Farm, Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5XJ. Tel: 0871 432 6738.
Stoke Mandeville Accommodation
Stoke Mandeville Hotels - There are no hotels in Stoke Mandeville itself, the closest are:
Five Bells Hotel, 40 Main Street, Weston Turville, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5RW. Tel: 01296 613 131.
The Holiday Inn, Aston Clinton Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Tel: 0871 942 9002.
For the hospital you can try the Olympic Lodge Hotel Stoke Mandeville Stadium - Olympic Lodge Hotel, Guttmann Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9PP. Tel: 01296 461 121.
Stoke Mandeville B&B / Bed and Breakfast - 5 Brudenell Drive, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5UR. Tel: 01296 614 875.
Police
Nearest police stations for Stoke Mandeville are - Wendover Road, Aylesbury. Tel: 0845 850 5505, and Aylesbury Road, Wendover. Tel: 0845 850 5505.
Stoke Mandeville Property / Houses / Housing
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Stoke Mandeville Rentals / Rental Property
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Stoke Mandeville Sports and Activities
Stoke Mandeville Stadium - Guttmann Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP. Tel: 01296 484 848.
Stoke Mandeville Football - Stoke Mandeville FC - Home Ground - Ambleside, Bedgrove, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Manager Joe Karimi-Nik. Tel: 07944 074 444.
Stoke Mandeville Cricket - Aylesbury Town Cricket, 86 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, HP21 9NJ. Tel: 01296 250 117.
Stoke Mandeville Golf - Nearest golf is Weston Turville Golf and Squash Club, New Road, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5QT. Tel: 01296 424 084.
Also nearby is Aylesbury Park Golf Club, Andrews Way, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP17 8QQ. Tel: 01296 399 196.
Stoke Mandeville Swimming - Nearest swimming pool is at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP. Tel: 01296 484 848. Full range of facilities at the Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre, Park Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DX. Tel: 01296 488 555.
Stoke Mandeville Gym - You will find gym facilities in the Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP. Tel: 01296 484 848, at the Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre, Park Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DX. Tel: 01296 488 555. You can also try the Spirit Health Club at the Holiday Inn, Aston Clinton Road, Aylesbury, Tel: 0871 942 9002.
Stoke Mandeville Bridge Club - The Stoke Mandeville Bridge Club meets on Mondays, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, at the Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road, Stoke Mandeville, HP22 5UJ.
Stoke Mandeville Dance / Dancers / Dance Instruction/ Entertainers
Dance instruction and private lessons (mobile), hip-hop, street, commercial etc. Telephone: Nathian Bateman 07540 297 780.
Stoke Mandeville Jobs / Job / Vacancies / Careers / Recruitment
Deputy Sister - We are looking for a Band 6 nurse to complete our team on a busy rehabilitation/short stay ward. Please contact the Ward Manager Mandy Price on 01296 316 894.
Foot and Ankle Locum Consultant - An opportunity has arisen for an experienced orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in foot and ankle surgery to become part of the Trauma and Orthopaedics Team at Bucks NHS Trust. Please contact Mr Alistair Graham (SDU Clinical Lead) on 0759056708805.
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Stoke Mandeville Hairdresser / Hairdressers
Urbane Hairdressing - 1a Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5UP. Tel: 01296 615 130.
Stoke Mandeville mobile hairdresser - Call Donna on 07765 938 505.
Stoke Mandeville Health and Beauty
Belmore Centre Stoke Mandeville - The Belmore Centre, The Ranch House, Lower Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP21 9DR. Tel: 01296 612 361.
Stoke Mandeville Shops / Shopping / Retail
Obsidian Art - Layby Farm, Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, HP22 5XJ. Telephone: 01296 612 150.
Stoke Mandeville Plumber / Plumbers / Heating Engineers
Marsh Plumbing and Heating - Marsh House, Marsh Lane, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP22 5UZ. Tel: 01296 615 040ý.
Stoke Mandeville Builder / Builders / Roofing
Carroll Roofing - 42 Eskdale Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury HP22 5UJ. Tel: 01296 612 699.
Stoke Mandeville Driving Instructor / Driving School / Driving Schools
Simon Russell - 10 Jane Close, Aylesbury, HP21 9YG. Tel: 07779 320 712.
Stoke Mandeville Computer Services / IT / Computers / Repairs / Internet
PC Out of Hours - 3 Walnut Tree Court, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, HP22 5BN. Telephone: 01296 326 503.
Stoke Mandeville Pet Services / Pets / Dog Walking / Pet Care
Chiltern Pet Services - 23 Eskdale Road, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5UJ. Tel: 01296 615 391.
Stoke Mandeville Estate Agents
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Stoke Mandeville Fancy Dress Supplies
Genie's Fancy Dress - Address: Layby Farm, Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP22 5XJ. Telephone Number: 01296 614 605.
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