Go Back
Thornbury Castle: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thornbury_Castle_-_2.jpgAuthor: nick sarebi
Thornbury is a market town in South Gloucestershire, England, some 19 km (12 mi) to the north of Bristol. The town has a population of around 12,000 people (2012 estimate).
The history of Thornbury can be traced into the Neolithic and Bronze ages, based on archaeological discoveries in the area. There is also clear evidence of Roman presence, with the discovey of Roman coins dated from 260 to 348 AD.
Thornbury was first mentioned in writing - as Thornbyrig - at the end of the 9th century. It was entered into the Domesday Book of 1086 as Turneberie. The oldest building in town is the St Mary's Church, which dates from 1340. Thornbury received its town charter from Richard de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, in 1252.
Today Thornbury is an award-winning town in the Britain in Bloom competition. It also holds a similar horticultural competition on a town level known as Thornbury in Bloom.
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Thornbury: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Church_of_St_Mary_the_Virgin_-_Thornbury.jpgAuthor: Robert Cutts
Visiting Thornbury
From London, take the M4 motorway until Exit 20. Turn west to the M5 motorway then immediately take Exit 15 onto the A38 road. Turn right and head north on the A38 road. Turn left at junction to B4061 road and continue north till Thornbury.Places of Interest in Thornbury
- Church of St Mary the Virgin: Anglican parish church, the oldest building in Thornbury.
- Streamside Walk: Scenic nature walk through some of the green places in Thornbury.
- Thornbury Castle: Tudor structure dating back to 1511, today the most impressive landmark in the area.
- Thornbury Museum: Museum recounting the history of the town.
Latest updates on Penang Travel Tips
Copyright © 2003-2025 Timothy Tye. All Rights Reserved.