Parish in Stockton-on-Tees, England
| Coordinates: | 54.541, -1.294 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 45 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01642 (Middlesbrough) |
Thornaby sits on the south bank of the River Tees within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees, forming part of the urban Teesside ribbon alongside Middlesbrough and Yarm. Its riverside location and proximity to main road links and Teesside International Airport have helped shape a practical, transport‑focused local economy.
Thornaby grew up in the 19th century around shipbuilding and railway engineering and later hosted RAF Thornaby, and much of the old industrial and airfield land has since been redeveloped for housing and business parks. Today the town mixes manufacturing, logistics and service employers with a compact centre, local schools and sports clubs, and ongoing regeneration that reflects both its industrial past and a suburban present.
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