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Wincanton books
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South and West Somerset Photographic Memories
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North and Central Somerset Photographic Memories
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Memories of Wincanton
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I was born in Templecombe Hospital in April 1943. My mother was Lilian Game (nee Atkins) and was staying with my grandfather, Ernest Atkins at 13 Silver Street, opposite the church (sadly now the site of a garage). My mother was married there in 1939 and was able to walk to the church because it was so close by.... [more]
Shared on 07 January 2009
I have great memories of the Church of St Luke and St Teresa. After instruction I was received into the church by Fr. Paul O' Sullivan, I had my confirmation there the following year. My husband and I were married at St Luke and St Teresa over 50 years ago, sad to say he passed away in 2005. Our eldest daughter... [more]
Shared on 21 June 2008
I met my late husband whilst working at the Cow & Gate in 1955. Although neither of us worked there for very long, we'd some good memories. We married in August 1957, at that time I was working at Verrington Hospital as a nursing assistant, or as we were then called, a nursing auxillary.
Many years have passed,since those... [more]
Shared on 04 April 2009
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I was born in Templecombe hospital on 4th May 1949, and lived in Cucklington village. Unfortunately I have lost my birth certificate. Can anyone suggest where I might have been registered so that I can obtain a copy of my birth certificate. I need this to obtain my pension. Many thanks.
Shared on 14 May 2009
My mother and my sister lived in Templecombe in the early 1940s. Her name was Pamela Tolhurst, mine was Antonia Tolhurst known as Tilly and my sister Francesca known as Fanny! I cant remember where we lived but think it was quite near Dr Goddard, who if I remember was well known for dabbling with explosives! We moved when the... [more]
Shared on 12 March 2009
I was born in Templecombe Hospital on 13 April 1943, my mother was Lilian Game (nee Atkins) and was staying with her widowed father, Ernest Atkins of Silver Street, Wincanton, after leaving London because of the bombing during the war. My brother was also born there in September 1944.
Shared on 07 January 2009
My birthday, a very cold day 10th December 1944. My mother had been in a horse and cart delivering milk to the area around Wincanton when the cart turned over into a ditch, this started premature labour and she was taken to Templecombe as the nearest hospital. My mother Phylis Cruickshank had been living at Bitwood Farm, Charlton Musgrove, my father,... [more]
Shared on 11 May 2008
I was evacuated from Dagenham during the war with my sisters Joyce and Pat. They lived with the schoolmaster Mr Pearce, whilst I lived with Mr & Mrs Norris Tinylogs, Lily Lane. I remember working with Mr Frank Hazzard during my spare time, who was a wonderful man. Our time in Templecombe was made happy and memorable by the villagers who... [more]
Shared on 27 May 2007
Extracts From Wincanton & Somerset books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Wincanton, inspired by Frith photos.
Here, behind the one way sign we can see the Town Hall. Used mainly for entertainment, it was erected over the market house in 1769, but it has since been rebuilt. The library has now moved, along with the Court House, which was once above it.
This is an extract from Somerset Living Memories.
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Wincanton's High Street was part of the main route between London and the west. The Bear Hotel (right) was a coaching inn; the present building dates from the 18th century. The adjoining Smith's Library has long been a stationer's shop - it originally belonged to the local historian George Sweetman.
This is an extract from Somerset Living Memories.
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The church lies behind a huddle of dilapidated cottages lining the Nunney Brook; here, wool was washed during the busy years of the cloth trade. Today the cottages are all restored. They have small gardens overlooking the brook, which is home to many ducks.
This is an extract from Frome Photographic Memories.
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