Thirsk
| Thirsk | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
Thirsk market place, 2024 | |
Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | (2011 census) |
| • Civil parish | 4,998 |
| • Built-up area | 9,953 |
| 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 |
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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.