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Thorpe Hesley is a suburb of Rotherham with a population of about 11,200.〔(www.thorpe-hesley.co.uk )〕 It lies on the east side of the M1 motorway at junction 35. Described in the late 19th century as an old village 6 miles from Sheffield, it was noted for the manufacture of nails. It lies in the township of Wentworth, except a small part which is in Kimberworth township. It has an Anglican church, Holy Trinity, built in 1840 chiefly at the cost of Earl Fitzwilliam and the Earl of Effingham.〔 There is a post office, petrol station and 4 public houses. ==Claim to Fame== John Wesley spent some time in the village where he preached. He lodged at Barley Hall (now demolished). Older residents and families in Thorpe Hesley, will remember that a Walt Disney film was produced in the village: ''Escape from the Dark''. The film was retitled ''The Littlest Horse Thieves'' for its release in the USA. The BBC TV Series 'Play for Today' had a two part story titled 'The Price of Coal' filmed at the colliery on Wentworth Road; this mine has now been closed and the colliery demolished.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thorpe Hesley」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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