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Thornton Hough is a quiet Victorian-era village on the Wirral in Merseyside , United Kingdom . Located near Neston, Cheshire , it is roughly five Miles from Liverpool and ten Miles from Chester, Cheshire . History Picturesque and beautiful, the village was built in the 1880s by the third Lord Leverhulme , of the then Lever Brothers soap company, now the Unilever corporation). His aim was to create as a clean and safe environment for his workers to live in. A similar village was built in nearby Port Sunlight , next to the Lever soapworks. The Green The central feature of the village is the village 'green', a patch of common ground that includes a cricket green and pavillion, tennis courts, and a children's play area. The Two Churches Thornton Hough has two churches - All Saint's and St George's . Thornton Hough Primary School The village school is located on St George’s way; the building was originally built as a military building. The school grades dipped in the late 80’, but were improved greatly under Ms Keller’s Headship. The original playground has been reduced in size due to the building extensions. Badminton Club The village has a very active badminton club, which meets in the (New) Village Hall every Thursday. The Post Office & British Legion Thornton Hough has a typically small village Post Office. The counter used to run across the length of the shop, like a proper old-school corner shop. Next door to the Post Office is the British Legion. The Village Stores The Village Stores sell items such as Paintings , Antiques and Table Cloths . There is also a Tea Room upstairs serving cakes, tea and other snacks. The Parish Hall The Parish Hall is small and very Victorian -looking from the outside. The interior was recently redesigned to look more modern. The Village Hall The Village Hall is a large extension to the original wooden structure hall belonging to St George’s Church and was built in the 1970’s by Collins construction. It is also referred to as the 'New' Village Hall to set it apart from the Parish Hall. The hall is used for all sorts of local events, and by all sorts of local groups - including the Cubs and Scouts , the local Badminton club, and as a Playschool . The Seven Stars Pub The Seven Stars is a local Pub which is popular with villagers and outsiders alike. Regular pub quizzes are held here. The Grange Country Club A small English restaurant on the border of Thornton Hough Village. Features pleasant surroundings and it’s own nightclub for over 21s. A health-club has also recently opened here. Scarecrow Festival Annual Festival where all of the village's residents make Scarecrows of varying designs for a competition. The festival also includes a féte on the village green, with Hot Dogs and other traditionally English fare. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS Thornton Hough Scarecrow Festival |
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