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Church of St. James at Thrapston - Photo:
Will Lovell
CCL |
Tranquil
Thrapston lies at the crossroads of two Roman
roads and a crossing over the River Nene. It has
long been an important market town and was granted
a charter by King John as long ago as 1205.
Located on the edge of Rockingham Forest, it has a
number of lakes offering visitors plenty of
opportunities for sailing and fishing. Buried in
the 13th century parish church of St James is Mary
Washington, an ancestor of the first American
president, George Washington. The church also
contains a stone tablet bearing the arms of Mary’s
husband, Sir John Washington. The design of the
USA’s national flag, the Stars and Stripes, is
based on the tablet. |
