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{{for|the identically named municipality in Quebec, Canada|Thorne, Quebec}}
{{for|people named Thorne|Thorne (surname)}}
{{infobox UK place|
|country = England
|official_name= Thorne
|latitude= 53.6083
|longitude= -0.9583
|map_type= South Yorkshire
|population = 17,057
|metropolitan_borough= [[Doncaster]]
|metropolitan_county= [[South Yorkshire]]
|CountyType= Metropolitan county
|region= Yorkshire and the Humber
|constituency_westminster= [[Doncaster North (UK Parliament constituency)|Doncaster North]]
|post_town= [[Doncaster]]
|postcode_district = DN8
|postcode_area= DN
|dial_code= 01405
|os_grid_reference= SE6891212950
}}
'''Thorne''' is a [[market town]] in [[South Yorkshire]], [[England]]
==Geography==
It lies east of the [[River Don, South Yorkshire|River Don]], on the [[Stainforth Canal]], and is located at approximately {{coor dms|53|36|30|N|0|57|30|W|}}, at an elevation of around 5 [[metre]]s above [[sea level]], on the [[Yorkshire]] side of the border with [[Lincolnshire]]. The [[civil parish]] of Thorne also takes in the village of [[Moorends]] to the north. It is part of the [[Doncaster (borough)|metropolitan borough of Doncaster]] in the [[metropolitan county]] of South Yorkshire
The town is served by two [[railway station]]s: ''Thorne North'', and ''Thorne South''; as well as Junction 6 of the [[M18 motorway|M18]] and junction 1 of the [[M180 motorway|M180]]. The [[A614 road|A614]] runs through the town, [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5204 crossing] the canal.
==History==
The land which is now Thorne was once inhabited by [[Neolithic]], [[Bronze Age]] and [[Iron Age]] people. It became a permanent settlement around AD700, and is mentioned in the [[Domesday Book]].
The main industries in the town have traditionally been [[coal mining]] and [[farming]], although many residents now commute to [[Doncaster]].
==Places of interest==
[[Brass Band]] concerts are held in the [[park]] during the summer months, which is also the location for the annual Thorne Festival. Thorne and Moorends had its very own [[Community Radio]] station during the summer of 2005.
Notable buildings in the town include the [[eleventh century]] [[parish church]] and the [[motte]] of [[Peel Hill Castle]]. Other attractions include the extensive [[Thorne Moors]].
==Landmarks==
There are Dutch-like bridges over canals, such as the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5163 Wykewell bridge]. There are two large [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/450587 water towers]. The [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/235472 parish church] is [http://www.thorne-moorends.gov.uk/community/friends_st_nicholas.html St Nicholas].
==Sport==
Local rugby league side [[Moorends-Thorne Marauders RLFC]] play in the [[CMS Yorkshire league]] during the winter season and the [[Rugby League Conference]] during the summer.
Thorne is also home to the rugby union side Thornensians RUFC who currently play in Yorkshire Division 4.
Speedway racing, then known as Dirt Track racing, was staged a track on the southern edge of the town in 1930. Billed as "The Wembley of the North" the track was a bit basic and followed the edge of the football pitch on the inside of the track. Rather than two sweeping bends, the track shown on contemporary ordnance survey maps, had four corners and four straights.
==School==
In September 2005 a newly built school, [[Trinity Academy]], opened in Thorne. Specialising in Business and Enterprise. The £24 million state of the art Academy has nine classes per year group, and an initial school population of 1250 children, between the ages of 11 – 18, and is the third Christian Ethos school founded by Sir Peter Vardy.
The new Academy replaced [[Thorne Grammar School]], a once notable provider of distinguished education and boasts many famous Alumni, including [[Lesley Garrett]]; [[George Porter]], a [[nobel prize]]-winning chemist; Charles Spencer, a renowned pianist; and Sir Graham Hall, former CEO of [[Yorkshire Electricity]].
==Famous people from Thorne==
Famous people from Thorne include [[Roy Clarke]] and [[Thomas Crapper]]. Former professional [[football (soccer)|football]]er [[Leigh Jenkinson]], who represented [[Wales national football team|Wales]] internationally, is also from Thorne. Additionally, Gillian Coultard, former captain of England women's football team during the 1990s is also borne and bred in Thorne. Gill was the first woman ever to score a goal at Wembley stadium and has over 120 caps for representing England.
==External links==
* [http://www.thorne-moorends.gov.uk Thorne and Moorends Town Council]
* [http://www.tmcr.org.uk Thorne & Moorends Community Radio], [[TMCR 87.9]] now off-air but coming back in 2008.
* [http://www.buntings-wood.org.uk/ Friends of Buntings Wood], adopt a tree on this restoration site.
* [http://www.thornerailway.org.uk Thorne Memorial Park Miniature Railway] Open most Sundays, check the site for details..
* [http://www.waterstart.co.uk/ Waterstart], a waterways based training and recreational facility based at Thorne
* [http://www.thebungalowproject.co.uk/ The Bungalow Project], Moorends Drug Awareness and Support Group
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