Tharston and Hapton

Civil Parish in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Tharston and Hapton

Tharston: Hall Road — Tharston: Hall Road Credit: Michael Garlick

Tharston and Hapton is a civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south of Norwich, the county town. The parish consists of two villages, Tharston and Hapton, which are separated by a short distance.

Tharston is the larger of the two villages and has a population of around 600 people. It is a picturesque village with a mix of residential and agricultural properties. The village is known for its beautiful countryside views and charming village green. There are several amenities in Tharston, including a pub, a church, and a primary school. The village also has a strong sense of community, with various social events and activities taking place throughout the year.

Hapton, on the other hand, is a smaller village with a population of around 200 people. It is a tranquil and rural village, surrounded by open farmland and fields. Hapton has a close-knit community and a peaceful atmosphere. The village is home to a historic church and a few scattered residential properties.

Both Tharston and Hapton benefit from their proximity to Norwich, allowing residents to enjoy a quiet countryside lifestyle while still having access to the amenities and services of a larger town. The area is well-connected by road, making it convenient for commuting and traveling to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Tharston and Hapton offer a charming and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in Norfolk.

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Tharston and Hapton Images

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Tharston: Hall Road

Tharston: Hall Road

Michael Garlick

Tharston: St. Mary's Church

Tharston: St. Mary's Church

Michael Garlick

Tharston: 'The Wilderness'

Tharston: 'The Wilderness'

Michael Garlick

Tasburgh: Hill Farm

Tasburgh: Hill Farm

Michael Garlick

Tharston: Wheat crop

Tharston: Wheat crop

Michael Garlick

Tharston: Crop

Tharston: Crop

Michael Garlick

Tharston: Parkes Lane looking north

Tharston: Parkes Lane looking north

Michael Garlick

Tharston: Farm track

Tharston: Farm track

Michael Garlick

Tharston, St. Mary's Church: Eastern aspect

Tharston, St. Mary's Church: Eastern aspect

Michael Garlick

Tharston: Private access to Hall Farm

Tharston: Private access to Hall Farm

Michael Garlick

Tharston, St. Mary's Church: Western aspect

Tharston, St. Mary's Church: Western aspect

Michael Garlick

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It showsca wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves &amp; Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13&quot; x 36&quot; with Inglis &amp; Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10&#039; diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine

This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It showsca wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves & Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13" x 36" with Inglis & Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10' diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It shows a wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves &amp; Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13&quot; x 36&quot; with Inglis &amp; Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10&#039; diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine

This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It shows a wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves & Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13" x 36" with Inglis & Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10' diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It shows a wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves &amp; Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13&quot; x 36&quot; with Inglis &amp; Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10&#039; diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine

This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It shows a wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves & Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13" x 36" with Inglis & Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10' diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It showsca wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves &amp; Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13&quot; x 36&quot; with Inglis &amp; Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10&#039; diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine

This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It showsca wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves & Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13" x 36" with Inglis & Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10' diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It showsca wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves &amp; Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13&quot; x 36&quot; with Inglis &amp; Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10&#039; diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower. This time exposure shows it running.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine

This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It showsca wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves & Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13" x 36" with Inglis & Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10' diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower. This time exposure shows it running.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It showsca wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves &amp; Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13&quot; x 36&quot; with Inglis &amp; Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10&#039; diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Hick, Hargreaves engine

This museum was set up by Dr Rowan Francis but is now operated by a trust although Rowan is still very much involved. It showsca wide variety of engine designs from sites around the country. This is a horizontal single cylinder mill engine with Corliss valve gear. Built by Hick, Hargreaves & Co, Bolton in 1873 as No. 303 and used at a lace factory in Nottingham until 1940. The cylinder is 13" x 36" with Inglis & Spencer trip gear. The flywheel is 10' diameter and weighs 10 tons, and the engine ran at 66 rpm to develop 50 horsepower.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Jessop & Appleby engine This museum was established by Dr Rowan Francis and is now operated by a trust although Dr Francis is still very much involved. This was the first engine he acquired. It was built in 1897 by Jessop &amp; Appleby of Leicester and started its life in the vinegar brewery of Crosse &amp; Blackwell in north London. In 1929 it was transferred to Sarsons Malt Vinegar Brewery in Tower Bridge Road. The slide valve cylinder is 8&quot; x 14&quot; and the flywheel is 4&#039; 6&quot; diameter. The curved spokes are relatively unusual on a steam engine.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - Jessop & Appleby engine

This museum was established by Dr Rowan Francis and is now operated by a trust although Dr Francis is still very much involved. This was the first engine he acquired. It was built in 1897 by Jessop & Appleby of Leicester and started its life in the vinegar brewery of Crosse & Blackwell in north London. In 1929 it was transferred to Sarsons Malt Vinegar Brewery in Tower Bridge Road. The slide valve cylinder is 8" x 14" and the flywheel is 4' 6" diameter. The curved spokes are relatively unusual on a steam engine.

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Tharston and Hapton is located at Grid Ref: TM1895 (Lat: 52.51031, Lng: 1.216384)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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