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Wilson, in the English county of Leicestershire, is a small hamlet just outside Melbourne, Derbyshire. Close to East Midlands Airport, Wilson retains many 'village-like' features. It has one pub, the Bulls Head. Wilson has no amenities other than a golf course, gym and swimming pool.
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Map of Wilson, Derby, UK
Its name is first recorded in the 12th century as Wiuelestunia and likely came from Anglo-Saxon Wifeles tūn = "Wifel's farmstead or village".
Governance
Wilson is part of the civil parish of Breedon on the Hill and the non-metropolitan district of North West Leicestershire.
References
Wilson, Leicestershire Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA