HISTORY

The history section contains everything you ever wanted to know about the history of Thorpe Park from how the park came about to past pictures and maps of the place.

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THE STORY
Find out how Thorpe Park started and how it was once owned by a company called Ready Mix Concrete. Then see how it changed hand to finally be owned by Tussauds.

TIMELINE
View the timeline and see how rides have come and gone over the years.

PAST MAPS
If park maps are your thing then look no further because we have the largest collection of Thorpe Park maps to be found anywhere on the net.

PAST RIDES
Pictures, Videos and Information on rides that used to be at Thorpe Park, as well as a few other photos from the past thrown in. See the park the way it used to be.

STEALTH CONSTRUCTION
In 2005 the construction of Stealth, Thorpe Park’s 2006 coaster Stealth begun. This is a full coverage of the ride being built from the ground being cleared right through to the last be of track being placed.

RUSH CONSTRUCTION
In 2005 Thorpe Park opened two new thrill rides, Rush and Slammer. These are some photo’s form the construction of Rush, the UK’s only S&S; Screamin’ Swing.

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