Gembling
Hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Gembling is a hamlet and former civil parish, now in the parish of Foston, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) south-west from the coastal resort of Bridlington and 2.5 miles (4 km) north from the village of North Frodingham. In 1931 the parish had a population of 80.[1]
| Gembling | |
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Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | TA109570 |
| • London | 170 mi (270 km) S |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DRIFFIELD |
| Postcode district | YO25 |
| Dialling code | 01262 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
History
The name Gembling derives from the Old English Gemelaingas meaning 'the people of Gemela'.[2]
In 1823 Gembling inhabitants numbered 87. Occupations included eight farmers and a carrier who operated between the hamlet and Hull on Thursdays and Foston on Fridays.[3]
Gembling was formerly a township in the parish of Foston-on-the-Wold,[4] from 1866 Gembling was a civil parish in its own right,[5] on 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Beeford.[6]
