Upperthong - Trivia

Trivia

  • Bill Owen, who played Compo in the BBC comedy Last of the Summer Wine, is buried at the parish church, St. John's.
  • Cashing in on Holmfirth's Last of the Summer Wine fame, Compo's Cafe is a popular fish & chip restaurant and takeaway.
  • Upperthong also boasts a village hall situated close to the cricket field, used by various clubs and groups in the village.
  • The annual Upperthong Gala is held over the last weekend in June, and includes events for all ages, including live music, kids evening and a Sunday fete.
  • Upperthong hosts the World Welly Wanging Championships each year at the Village Gala on the last weekend in June.
  • Wickens Lane changes its spelling to Wickins Lane halfway along its length.

  • Part of Upperthong, viewed from Dunsley Bank Road

  • National cycle route marker at corner of Upperthong Lane and Broad Lane

  • St John's Parish Church, viewed from Dunsley Bank Road

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