Thursby - History

History

Thursby, a small commuter village lies on an old Roman road, 6 miles south of Carlisle. Thursby has old name by saying – Thor, Taken from the Thunder God of the Saxons. The village is predominantly centred on the church, a Victorian building built in 1846 and funded by the Brisco family of Crofton hall. A bit of heritage comes to Thrusby with the church reportedly have been built by David 1st, former King of Scotland. Thursby has always been known as a commuter village for travellers to pass through. The Romans once passed through Thursby on their way to Carlisle. However today the village is predominately a bedroom community for the city nearby – the village is closely linked. Thursby continues to thrive and grow with active community groups and regular events occurring at the parish halls as well as sports and sporting facilities (plat area at the Jubilee Field next to Thursby Primary School). The Ship Inn provides an open fire and great pub food.

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