Thrapston
Thrapston is a market town and
The town's name means 'Farmstead or town of a man named Thraepst'. Another source suggests the individual name is related with
Thrapston is situated close to the
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Thrapston had two schools, Thrapston Primary[4] and King John Middle School,[5] which together served children from Nursery to Year 8. However, in 2015, East Northamptonshire switched to a two-tier school system resulting in the middle schools closing. As King John School closed, Thrapston Primary School expanded into the King John building, in order to accommodate the year 5 and 6 children. Following this, children usually go to Prince William school in Oundle or another school in the area from year 7 onwards.
The local authorities that cover different aspects of civic life in Thrapston are Thrapston Town Council, and North Northamptonshire Council.
Notable residents
- Henry de Thrapston (died c.1333), English-born judge and Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland
- John Hindhaugh, motorsport and media presenter
References
- ^ Office for National Statistics: Thrapston CP: Parish headcounts Archived 22 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ "Key to English Place-names". Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ Historic England. "Numbers 47 (Corn Exchange), 49 and 51 (1226805)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "Thrapston Primary School". Archived from the original on 9 June 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2007.
- ^ "King John Middle School". Archived from the original on 23 November 2010. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
External links
Media related to Thrapston at Wikimedia Commons