Thurning is a village and

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in the English county of

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. Located in the north-east of the county, about 5.5 miles south-east of

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, Thurning forms part of the

of Hemington, Luddington and Thurning. Until 1888, the

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of Thurning was partly in Northamptonshire and partly in

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, its parish church being in the latter county. At the time of the 2001 census, the population of Thurning Civil Parish was 93 people. At the time of the 2011 Census, the population of the village remained less than 100 and is included in the civil parish of Hemington. The village's name probably means, 'place with thorn trees'.

St James' Church

The parish church of St James is a Grade II listed building. Dating from the 12th century, the west wall and spirelet were rebuilt and the church

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in 1880 by

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and Ingelow. The church had links with the

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in the late 19th century.

Thurning Feast

Thurning Feast is an annual celebration held on 25 July and located in a meadow next to the village's 12th century church. 25 July is the feast day of Saint James the Pilgrim who is patron of the church. Locally popular, the feast includes live music performances, food stalls, a vintage funfair and bars.

Notable people

* John Balderston (died 1719), twice vice-chancellor of the University of Cambridge * Christopher Whall (1849 – 1924), stained-glass artist

References

External links

Thurning FeastGENUKI page
* Villages in Northamptonshire Civil parishes in Northamptonshire North Northamptonshire {{Northamptonshire-geo-stub