Jordans
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Template:GBmap Jordans is a hamlet located in Chalfont St Giles parish in Buckinghamshire, England.
In the 17th century the village became a centre for Quakerism. One of the oldest Quaker Meeting Houses in the country is located there and is the burial place of William Penn, founder of the Province of Pennsylvania.
Close by the Meeting House is Old Jordans, originally a farm house, but now a Quaker run conference centre. Within its grounds is the Mayflower Barn, said to be built from the timbers of the Mayflower ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to America.
Jordans still retains some community atmosphere. It contains no pubs.
There is a primary school, Jordan's Village School, and a shop.
The village has a station which it shares with neighbouring Seer Green.
Jordans is a common tourist attraction for Americans due to William Penn being buried there. It is also home to Ozzy Osbourne who has a mansion just outside the village.
Every year, a number of events take place in the village. The annual fete, sports day and the village supper are examples of these events. Template:Buckinghamshire-geo-stub