Corby

Corby is a town and ward in the area of Northamptonshire, England. It is found 23 miles north-east of the district town, Northampton. The precinct had a populace of 61,300 at the 2011 Census. Figures discharged in March 2010 uncovered that Corby has the quickest developing populace in both Northamptonshire and the entire of England. The Borough of Corby fringes onto the Borough of Kettering, the District of East Northamptonshire, the District of Harborough and the unitary specialist region of Rutland.

The town was at one time referred to locally as "Little Scotland" because of the substantial number of Scottish transient laborers who came to Corby for its steelworks. As of late, Corby has experienced a substantial recovery process with the opening of Corby railroad station and Corby International Pool in 2009 and the Corby Cube building opening in 2010. This is home to Corby Borough Council workplaces and furthermore houses a 450-situate theater, an open library and other network courtesies.

Corby was conceded the privilege to hold two yearly fairs and a market by Henry in 1226. In 1568 Corby was allowed a sanction by Elizabeth I that exempted nearby landowners from tolls, contribution and gave all men the privilege to decline to serve in the neighborhood militia. A well known legend is that the Queen was chasing in Rockingham Forest when she either tumbled from her pony or wound up caught in a marsh while riding.