Bridge of Hope Thirsk

Thirsk is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England; it is known for its racecourse, quirky yarn bombing displays and depiction as local author James Herriot's fictional Darrowby. Archeological finds indicate there was a settlement in Thirsk around 500–600 BC. The town's name is derived from the Old Norse word þresk meaning fen or lake.
  • Population: (2011 census)
  • OS grid reference: SE429820
  • Civil parish: Thirsk
  • Unitary authority: North Yorkshire
  • Ceremonial county: North Yorkshire
  • Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
  • Country: England
Data from: en.wikipedia.org