Thorne

Thorne is a market town in the metropolitan borough of Doncaster (part of South Yorkshire, England), on the border with Lincolnshire. It lies east of the River Don, on the Stainforth Canal, and is located at approximately {{coor dms|53|36|30|N|0|57|30|W|}}, at an elevation of around 5 metres above sea level.

Related Topics:
Market town - Metropolitan borough of Doncaster - South Yorkshire - England - Lincolnshire - River Don - Stainforth Canal - Metre - Sea level

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The town is served by two railway stations: Thorne North, and Thorne South; as well as Junction 6 of the M18 motorway. The A614 road runs through the town.

Related Topics:
Railway station - M18 motorway - A614 road

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The main industries in the town have traditionally been coal mining and farming, although many residents now commute to Doncaster.

Related Topics:
Coal mining - Farming - Doncaster

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Notable buildings in the town include the eleventh century parish church and the motte of Peel Hill Castle. Other attractions include the extensive Thorne Moors. Famous people from Thorne include Lesley Garrett, Roy Clarke and Thomas Crapper.

Related Topics:
Eleventh century - Parish church - Motte - Peel Hill Castle - Thorne Moors - Lesley Garrett - Roy Clarke - Thomas Crapper

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The land which is now Thorne was once inhabited by Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age people. It became a permanent settlement around AD700, and is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

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Neolithic - Bronze Age - Iron Age - Domesday Book

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The civil parish of Thorne also takes in the village of Moorends to the north.

Related Topics:
Civil parish - Moorends

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Brass Band concerts are held in the park during the summer months, which is also the location for the annual Thorne Festival. Thorne and Moorends had it's very own Community Radio station during the summer of 2005.

Related Topics:
Brass Band - Park - Community Radio

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