Markfield Markfield Markfield is a commuter village in both the National Forest and Charnwood Forest and in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England. The settlement dates back to at least the time of the Norman conquest and is mentioned in the Domesday Book under the name Merchenefeld. A variant of this is still used as the name for the village primary school, Mercenfeld. It is to the south-east of Junction 22 of the M1, and to the south of the A50. The highest point in Markfield is shown on OS sheet 129 at 222 metres above sea level. Nearby
Charles Wooley with his second wife Alona to raise their three children. From January 2006 until November 2008, Wolley hosted of Macquarie Regional RadioWorks' regional morning program, "Charles Wooley Across Australia". The show aired 9am to 12pm weekdays on over 40 radio stations across Australia. As well as presenting his radio show, Charles Wooley continues to work on a casual basis for "60 Minutes" and also narrates some television programs for Channel 9. He is also the author of several books, including an up-and-coming guide to walks in and around Hobart, Tasmania. His daughter Anna Wooley is an award-winning documentary film maker.