Thrapston facts for kids
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| Population | 7,238 (2021 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SP997784 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KETTERING |
| Postcode district | NN14 |
| Dialling code | 01832 |
| Police | Northamptonshire |
| Fire | Northamptonshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Thrapston is a busy market town in Northamptonshire, England. It's part of the North Northamptonshire area. In 2021, about 7,238 people lived here.
The town's name comes from old words. It means "farmstead or town of a man named Thraepst."
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Where is Thrapston Located?
Thrapston is located near the River Nene. It sits at an important crossroads. Here, the A14 and A45 roads meet.
Until the 1960s, Thrapston had two train stations.
- Thrapston (Midland) was on the route from Kettering to Cambridge. You can still see the old station and a bridge from the A14 road.
- Thrapston (Bridge Street) was on the old LNWR line. This line went from Northampton to Peterborough.
A Look at Thrapston's History
Thrapston was given permission to hold a market in 1205. This permission is called a market charter. The town celebrates this every year with its Charter fair. During the fair, the main street is closed. People gather to remember this special event.
A relative of George Washington, Sir John Washington, lived in Thrapston. His wife is buried in the Church of St James. Sir John was the brother of George Washington's great-grandfather.
A famous naturalist and writer, Horace William Wheelwright, worked in Thrapston in the 1840s. He was an attorney, which is a type of lawyer. The Corn Exchange building was finished in 1850. It is on the north side of the High Street.
Schools in Thrapston
Thrapston used to have two schools: Thrapston Primary and King John Middle School. These schools taught children from nursery age up to Year 8.
However, in 2015, the school system changed. Middle schools closed down. Thrapston Primary School then moved into the King John building. This allowed it to teach Year 5 and 6 children. After Year 6, students usually go to Prince William School in Oundle or another school nearby.
Local Government
Thrapston has two main local councils. These councils help manage different parts of town life.
- Thrapston Town Council
- North Northamptonshire Council
Famous People From Thrapston
- Matt Ellson: A footballer.
- Henry de Thrapston: An English judge who lived a long time ago (died around 1333). He was also the Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland.
- John Hindhaugh: A presenter for motorsport and media.
See also
In Spanish: Thrapston para niños
