California, Buckinghamshire
California is an area to the south side of Aylesbury town centre in Buckinghamshire in England.
History
Hazell, Watson and Viney
In 1867, printing and publishing firm, Hazell, Watson and Viney, opened an inkworks in a disused silk mill in California. In 1878, this was moved to purpose built premises on the Tring Road, which closed in 1952.20th century
In 1924, the Bishop of Oxford transferred lands owned in California into the hands of the Municipal Borough of Aylesbury, which in 1929 was partially used in the construction of a new church and parsonage house, which is currently located on Penn Road.Facilities
Education
- Aylesbury College
- Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
- Oak Green School
- Bambino Community Nursery
- Pebble Brook School
Religion
- Southcourt Baptist Church
- Southcourt Mosque
Other
- The Railway Club, a social club
- Southcourt Community Centre