Upperthong

Upperthong is a village outside the town of Holmfirth in West Yorkshire.

Related Topics:
Village - Holmfirth - West Yorkshire

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Upperthong is the final resting place of Bill Owen the much loved actor who starred in the BBC Comedy Last of the Summer Wine. Bill lies at rest in St John's Parish Church.

Related Topics:
Bill Owen - BBC - Last of the Summer Wine

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Despite its apparently amusing name, the word Upperthong is derived from the Danish 'Thing' (a place of military gathering) - there is also a Netherthong.

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