John Thomas, the forgotten man of Prior Park
…facilitating of trade, especially the Somersetshire Coal Canal, and the proposed Kennet and Avon Canal to connect Bath with London. John Thomas retired in 1812 and purchased Prior Park near… Read More …
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Frank Sumsion’s engaging and absorbing memories of Combe Down
Contents 1 About Frank 2 Memories of Combe Down 3 1930 – 1944 4 School 5 The Village 6 Move to Odd Down 7 Halcyon Days 8 Senior School and… Read More …
Isabella Place from 1900
…bakery at Crossways but his business had also failed[3] in 1896 with debts of £46 14s 3d because of ‘inability to attend to business, loss of trade, bad debts and… Read More …
Beautiful Combe Grove, an historical place
Combe Grove area The beautiful, historical Combe Grove area around Shaft Road and Brassknocker Hill. The details from Thorpe’s map of 1742 give a clear idea of what was built… Read More …
The remarkable enchanting history of our block from 1900 – 1950
…to National Provincial Bank Ltd. in 1924. In 1968 National Provincial Bank Ltd. announced its merger with Westminster Bank Ltd., but continued to trade under its own name until 1970… Read More …
Everything you need to know about Cross Manufacturing
…in Dumfries. The good fortune aspect was, in Scotland, unlike England, apprenticeships were free. Roland was successful in securing an apprenticeship at the Arrol Johnston Motor Works in Dumfries where… Read More …