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North
Thoresby is a village in Lincolnshire situated
between Louth and Grimsby, approximately 12
kilometres from each.
Population - 1000 c.
The area is essentially agricultural but the
majority of residents work in Grimsby and
Cleethorpes or in the industries situated on the
Humber bank.
North Thoresby is a popular and attractive village
with good facilities including two pubs (with
restaurants) a number of shops, a modern primary
school, surgery and pharmacy, a village hall and
facilities for football, cricket and bowls.
The church St Helen’s is on a site where christian
worship has continued for more than 1000 years. The
Methodist chapel, school and school house , were
built in the mid 19th century. The school and house
have since been converted into a community centre
known as The Wesley Centre.
The village has regular bus services to both Louth
and Grimsby. The village was on the railway line
from Louth to Grimsby until the Beeching cuts.
Like many villages in the area the name Thoresby
finishes with the letters BY – this indicates the
influence of the Danes.
Just outside the village evidence was found that the
Romans grew grapes or other fruit in the area.
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