Coordinates: 52°30′48″N 1°13′06″E / 52.5134°N 1.218452°E
| Tharston and Hapton | |
  Tharston and Hapton shown within Norfolk |
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| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.26 km²) |
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| Population | 599 |
| - Density | 168/sq mi (65/km²) |
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| Parish | Tharston and Hapton |
| District | South Norfolk |
| Shire county | Norfolk |
| Region | East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR15 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| European Parliament | East of England |
| List of places: UK • England • Norfolk | |
The civil parish of Tharston and Hapton lies in the south of the county of Norfolk, England. It encompasses the two villages of Tharston and Hapton, covering a total area of 9.26 km2 (3.58 sq mi). The parish had a population of 599 in 231 households as of the 2001 census.[1]
As of 2004[update], the parish has a population of more than six hundred people in 282 households. This is a recent increase, attributed to a new housing development in the area. However, affordable housing is becoming more of a problem, which is seen to be leading to young people moving away.
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Facilities
A church is located in each of the villages: St. Mary's in Hapton and St Mary's in Tharston. A Church of England primary school is also located in the village of Hapton.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary purchased Hapton Hall several years ago and now own a large area of land surrounding the farm.
A small industrial estate is located in Tharston.
Railways
During the Victorian era, a small loop line was constructed from nearby Forncett village to the town of Wymondham. The line crossed the River Tas at Tharston, and a viaduct was built. Remains of the line are still visible.
Julia Thomas Memorial Concert
In July 2008, the Tharston Jubilee Events Committee organised a "Proms in the Park" just for Tharston. All profits made went to the Priscilla Bacon Lodge at Coleman Hospital in Norwich. There was music from the Newton Flotman ARTS Choir, South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Mike Booty and many other solo artists. There was an auction, and a Mustang and Spitfire flyover. A flight in the mustang was a prize up for auction.
The entire concert was broadcast live over the internet by British Atlantic Radio (now One Youth Radio) with Josh Worley presenting.
Notes
- ^ "Tharston & Hapton parish information". South Norfolk Council. 4 January 2006. http://www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/democracy/tharston_parish.asp. Retrieved on 20 June 2009.
External links
- Office for National Statistics & Norfolk County Council, 2001. "Census population and household counts for unparished urban areas and all parishes."
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