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There has been a settlement at Thrapston since the late Bronze Age mainly as a result of its location where the River Nene was easily crossed.
King John granted a Market Charter to the town in 1205 in return for two palfreys (small horses). An annual Charter Fair is held along the High Street in June to celebrate this.
Thrapston has plenty of historic
buildings such as the Union Workhouse
on Cedar Drive built in 1836, which is
now occupied by East Northamptonshire
District Council. The 13th century parish
church, St James,’ has connections to the
family of George Washington as does
Chancery Lane, one of the oldest streets
in town. Until the 1960s the town had two
railway stations, but today instead enjoys excellent road links to the east, north and south of the country.
The town is proud of its heritage which is protected and celebrated
The town is proud of its heritage which is protected and celebrated, but change is embraced to make Thrapston an ideal balance for modern living.
Thrapston Heritage
www.thrapstonheritage.org.uk
Photo credits: Thrapston Heritage & Cyril Diamond
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History & Heritage