Thirsk | |
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Town | |
Thirsk market place, 2024 | |
Location within North Yorkshire | |
Population | (2011 census) |
• Civil parish | 4,998[1] |
• Built-up area | 9,953[2] |
OS grid reference | SE429820 |
• London | 227 miles (365 km) |
Civil parish |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | THIRSK |
Postcode district | YO7 |
Dialling code | 01845 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
UK Parliament | |
Website | thirsk-tc |
Thirsk is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England; it is known for its racecourse and depiction as local author James Herriot's fictional Darrowby.[3][4]