White's Directory of Nottinghamshire, written in 1853, describes Stanford as follows:[2]Stanford-On-Soar is a small, picturesque village and parish, one and a half miles north of Loughborough, at the point where the River Soar enters Leicestershire.

Samuel Dashwood, who is both patron and incumbent of the rectory, and resides in the Hall, a modern mansion, which stands on a commanding eminence, and is surrounded by a beautifully wooded park of considerable extent.

The tithes were commuted in 1842 for £420, exclusive of 13 acres of ancient glebe.John Throsby, writing during 1790 in his new edition of Robert Thoroton's Antiquities of Nottinghamshire, describes Stanford as follows:[3]Which is over the river Soar, and parts Leicestershire from Nottinghamshire, is pleasing: The banks of the river, on the Nottingham side, are adorned with trees, set too regular, if on a plain, to strike the eye of taste; but the line of the eminence being irregular, diversifies the studied formality of the planter, and creates beauty, towards which the stream below, contributes not a little.

A feast is held on the first Sunday after St Luke's day.John Throsby, writing during 1790 in his new edition of Robert Thoroton's Antiquities of Nottinghamshire, describes the Church of St John the Baptist as follows:[3]The Church, which is beautifully embowered with trees, has 3 bells (see plate page 13, fig.

The parsonage-house seems a dwelling of convenience, detached from the Village.Stanford Hall is a Grade II* listed country house located in the north of the parish.

John Throsby, writing during 1790 in his new edition of Robert Thoroton's Antiquities of Nottinghamshire, describes Stanford Hall as follows:[3]The seat of Charles Vere Dashwood, Esq.

I have often viewed it with pleasure; but I approached this seat with some unfavorable impressions at seeing the park or paddock, on the back part of the house, environed by plantations of young trees, which wholly intercept the sight of some beautifully formed, and as well-disposed ones I ever beheld.

The annexed view I took on the bank of a fine sheet of water below the house; but while I was thus employed I was miserably tortured by the gnat-flies.

I observed in another place that this Mansion was built by the present owner, Charles Vere Dashwood, Esq.

It was begun in the year 1771, and finished in 1774, on the scite of ground whereon stood a large stone building.

Mr. Carr, in water-colours.There is an excellent look-out from a window in the withdrawing-room: The forest hills in Leicestershire, bound the prospect with a line of beauty.

In some parts it is broken or diversified with pleasing objects: Quarndon woods and Mountsorrel are seen on the left; Loughborough is seated in the middle of an amphitheatre; behind it Mrs. Tate's house at Burley; and on the right Garendon park and mansion are conspicuous.

Mrs. Dashwood's dressing-room is adorned with some good prints: A portrait of a dog and fowls deserves a frame.

Let it be remembered that the housekeeper, at Mr. Dashwood's, possessed that courteous manner to a stranger, which is easily obtained by servants in a well-bred family.

I observed above that this dwelling was environed by a plantation of young trees: At leaving the hall I took a nearer view of it, and found a fine carriage ride, nearly a mile in length, in the middle of it, which must be exceedingly agreeable in the spring, before flies are troublesome.

Here Mr. Dashwood and his young ladies, often taking an airing when in the country.Stanford Hall has been developed into The Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC).

The most recent election was on 7 May 2015 when Ronald Hetherington, Margaret Males and John Thurman, all of the Conservative party, won the three available seats.

[19] On weekdays the 1 Nottingham to Loughborough bus service calls around every half-hour early morning until late evening.