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2 unusual facts about Thorp Arch


Thorp Arch

ROF Thorpe Arch, a former World War II Royal Ordnance Factory near the village of Thorp Arch

Thorp Arch, West Yorkshire

In 2010, the owner of the Segway company, Jimi Heselden died after the Segway he was riding plummeted off a cliff.


Arthur Appleby

Educated at Grange School, Thorp Arch, near Tadcaster he began his playing days at Enfield Cricket Club where he was coached by John Berry and W. H. Iddison.


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Harrogate to Church Fenton Line

In April 1942, the Thorp Arch circular railway was opened to serve Thorp Arch Royal Ordnance Factory, which produced munitions.