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Stanton Wick maps

Historic maps of Stanton Wick and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis.   View all Stanton Wick maps

Stanton Wick photos

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Stanton Drew| Pensford| Bishop Sutton| Chew Magna| Farrington Gurney| West Harptree| Keynsham| Dundry| Litton| East Harptree| Compton Martin| Saltford| Midsomer Norton| Felton| Radstock| Bitton| Kilmersdon

Stanton Wick area books

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Memories of Stanton Wick

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Avon memories

Toll Keepers

The Old Toll House c1955
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Thomas Burridge who was registered as the toll keeper in 1851 and 1871, with his wife Ann, was my Great Grandfather

Flower Family

I live in The Netherlands. My grandfather was born in Pensford in 1858, his name wass Henry Flower. I am looking for his family (there was a lady of the bridge named Flower?).

Wedding

The Church c1960
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On March 21st this year it will be 50 years since my mum and dad, Christine Hole and Islwyn (Eddie) Griffiths, got married at this lovely country village church. This is not a personal memory, but I have seen photos of the day back in 1959. They are still very much together and love each other to bits!

My own personal memories are a little sadder, the last being the burial of my paternal grandmother (Nana) in the churchyard where she joined my grandfather (Papa) in eternal rest.

My Memory of Going to School in The Manor House

High School c1955
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Chew Magna, High School - this was in fact the High School for Sacred Heart High School & Preparatory School, which I attended for 3 years.
I was in my first year senior's when the high school closed, from my memory it was a close-knit family community. People seemed to respect the building which we had the priviledge to go to school in. School sports day that final year was held on the lawns in front of the Manor House and a 'cross-country' fun run was completed in the grounds up to the car park. Teachers and pupils alike joined in and it was an amazing day. Then our day to leave came and it was one of the saddest days, saying goodbye to friends, teachers and The Manor House. I am lucky that my aunt & uncle still live in the village and I have been back a few times to visit the house. The 2nd time in particular, I walked in and... Read more

Happy Memories

High School c1955
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This photo brought back a flood of happy memories. The only school I actually liked!
I was second year senior when the school closed. Sad day. I remember the creepy tunnel down in the art room by the sink.

Wedding

The Church And Cross c1955
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I got married to my husband Paul in this beautiful St Andrew's Church at Chew Magna on Sat August 7th 1982. My maiden name was Tracey Mapstone and my dad Dennis and his parents were born in Chew Magna and I still have my nan there at the age of 98 years old and she is Mrs Mary Mapstone.

Penny Sweets!

The Corner Shop c1965
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I can remember my friend's parents owned this shop .... her name was Lynn Thomas and we used to have penny sweets for free as her parents owned the shop!

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