Thorne: A Tour Through Time

Walks, England, South Yorkshire, Doncaster

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  • Bought from the Durham family, this Memorial Park was originally their recreation grounds. The memorial was unveiled in 1921.

    Step 1: Bought from the Durham family, this Memorial Park was originally their recreation grounds. The memorial was unveiled in 1921.

  • St. Nicholas' Church was built upon a 6th century Saxon settlement. The entrance is Norman, and the rebuilding began in 1326.

    Step 2: St. Nicholas' Church was built upon a 6th century Saxon settlement. The entrance is Norman, and the rebuilding began in 1326.

  • Peel Hill was once a motte-and-bailey castle constructed by the Normans. It later became a prison, and was demolished by 1829.

    Step 3: Peel Hill was once a motte-and-bailey castle constructed by the Normans. It later became a prison, and was demolished by 1829.

  • Mining, farming, and milling were some of the main economies of Thorne. Oates Mill was built in 1815.

    Step 4: Mining, farming, and milling were some of the main economies of Thorne. Oates Mill was built in 1815.

  • The Stainforth-Keadby Canal was made in the 1790s, with Thorne Lock being the last one.

    Step 5: The Stainforth-Keadby Canal was made in the 1790s, with Thorne Lock being the last one.

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