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Corby

Corby is a town and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, 23 miles (37 km) northeast of Northampton. In 2021 it had a population of 68,164. From 1974 to 2021, it was the administrative headquarters of the Borough of Corby; at the 2021 Census, the former borough had a population of 75,571. Corby was once known as "Little Scotland" due to the large number of Scottish workers who came to work in its steelworks. Corby has undergone regeneration with the opening of Corby railway station and Corby International Pool in 2009 and the Corby Cube in 2010. The Cube houses a 450-seat theatre, public library and other community amenities.

Infobox

Area
19.5125 km2 (7.5338 sq mi)
Population
68,164 (2021)
• Density
3,493/km2 (9,050/sq mi)
OS grid reference
SP882885
Civil parish
mw- Corby
Unitary authority
North Northamptonshire
Ceremonial county
Northamptonshire
Region
East Midlands
Country
England
Sovereign state
United Kingdom
Areas of the town
List CottinghamGreat OakleyRockinghamSnatchillStanionWeldon
Post town
CORBY
Postcode district
NN17, NN18
Dialling code
01536
Police
Northamptonshire
Fire
Northamptonshire
Ambulance
East Midlands
UK Parliament
Corby and East Northamptonshire
Website
Corby Town Council

Tables

Coat of arms of Corby · Arms
Notes Granted to the Urban District Council on 3 March 1958, then the District Council on 30 September 1976, then the Town Council on 17 December 2021. Crest On a wreath of the colours a corbie wings elevated Sable beaked membered gorged with a ducal coronet and chained Or its dexter claw resting on a gad of steel Proper. Escutcheon Gules a cross patonce cantoning four oak leaves each enfiled by a ducal coronet Or. Motto Deeds Not Words

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