Draycott in the Clay Car Finance
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More information about Draycott in the Clay
Introduction
Draycott in the Clay is a small but picturesque village in the English county of Staffordshire, located some 12 miles southeast of the city of Stoke-on-Trent.
With a population of just over 1700, Draycott in the Clay is a quiet and considered oasis that boasts a sense of local community and is famed for its connection to the historic Draycott Family, its immense historical connections, and its association with the modern car industry, finance industry, and motorsport.
The Draycott Family History
The Draycott family have strong historical connections to the village of Draycott in the Clay, stretching back to Saxon times. The first record of the Draycott name dates back to the 1200s, when Sir Thomas de Draycote (spelled at the time as Draicote) was recorded as the tenant in chief of lands in Draycott and Alstonefield.
From then until the nineteen hundreds, the Draycott estate remained in the hands of an unbroken line of the Draycott family, and in the 1890s, Sir George Draycott was recognized as the longest-sitting tenant in chief of Draycott and Alstonefield, having held the tenure since 1275.
The Draycott estate is second in size only to the Duke of Westminster's Eaton estate and is thought to retain some of the finest Edwardian country house gardens in Britain, the terraces of which afford fantastic views over the local countryside.
The 1990s saw the Draycott estate pass from Sir William Draycott's hands to those of his nieces, Sylvia and Christine, who still own most of the estate to this day.
Demographic Details and local Amenities
Draycott in the Clay is located in the district of East Staffordshire with close local ties to Longton, Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter.
The village, although small, hosts an array of local amenities, including a village hall, local allotment association, several small family run businesses, a local garage, a post office, and a grass airfield in the nearby suburb of Meaford, which is home to multiple gliding, skydiving, and flying schools.
Thanks to a range of notable awards, such as the urban design award of riverscape quality and the 'best Staffordshire village' title, which Draycott in the Clay won in 2003, the area is still thriving. In terms of wider entertainment, Draycott in the Clay also benefits from the nearby Uttoxeter Racecourse and Alton Towers and Waterworld in the nearby Staffs Moorlands.
The Car Industry in Draycott in the Clay
Car enthusiasts will already be familiar with the name of Draycott, as the village and its surrounding areas boast a solid link to the modern motor industry. This link is down to the Ford motor company who established a large factory in Draycott's Longton district in the early 1950s.
The original factory has since undergone several name changes, with the site subsequently being owned by several automotive manufacturers including Volvo, Renault and recently, Tata Steel, who still operate the site today, manufacturing car components such as chassis and engine parts.
On a more historic note, the nearby Meaford airfield hosted the first air show just several years after the Second World War, with the British Automobile Racing Club offering what is thought to be the first post-war motor race.
The Finance Industry in Draycott in the Clay
The village of Draycott enjoys a thriving link to the modern banking and finance industry, with the Bank of England having established a major branch in the village in the 1920s.
At what was then referred to as the Draycott Savings Bank, local people were able to open savings accounts and make deposits, with the village hosting a large number of rural businesses and local traders in need of a bank branch in their area.
The Bank of England branch went on to operate as a successful service for generations and, although the Bank of England stopped operating the branch in the 1980s, the site remains a living remnant of the area's banking history, with its exterior still standing today.
Motorsport in Draycott in the Clay
In more recent times, the area of Draycott in the Clay has become increasingly recognized for its link to the motorsport world, with the area's name becoming prominent in the 1980s with the emergence of the local Karting circuit; known locally as Draycott Kart Track.
The purpose-built track is positioned in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Draycott, nestled within the Staffordshire countryside, and plays host to upwards of 10 events over the course of the year, to both professional and amateur drivers.
Drivers come from all walks of life to experience the track's high-quality tarmac, with numerous karting clubs from around the United Kingdom providing regular events.
Conclusion
Draycott in the Clay is a small yet delightful village, with a rich history and solid connections to modern industries such as automotive, finance and motorsport. All of these elements combine to create a unique identity in the area and the village remains a valuable asset to the region.