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Worton maps

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

Worton map

Historic map of Worton

Wiltshire map

Illustrated Victorian map of Wiltshire

Worton map

Historic Map of any Worton postcode

Worton maps
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Worton photos

We have no photos of Worton, although we do have photos of these nearby places: Potterne, Erlestoke, Seend, Rowde, Devizes, Lavington, Edington

Worton books

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Devizes Town and City Memories
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Chippenham Town and City Memories
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Salisbury Photographic Memories
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Worton books
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Memories of Worton

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Personal Reflections

I was born in Sandleaze, Worton in 1957. I was brought up at 1 Mill Road near the Marston boundary. I remember many things about the village especially the Rose and Crown Pub and the Mill. I remember with pride the war memorial which stood outside the library hall proudly dispalying the name of my uncle Raymond Glen... [more]

Shared on 24 August 2008 by Teresa Lewis.

Wiltshire memories

Prison Buildings by side of canal

Hello,

My name is John Ryan and I can remember Devizes when I was evacuated there in 1940 from Tilbury Essex. I was 11 years old.

I can remember where we all assembled in what I think was the Catholic school, which I believe was St Joseph's. There was about 40 of us and I happened to be the... [more]

Shared on 19 June 2008 by John Ryan.

Quaker's Walk

I was employed to fell the elm trees lining the walk during the Dutch Elm disease crisis that cleared so many beautiful trees from a lovely area. My only consolation was the glorious view up to Oliver's Castle which is now sadly blocked by housing estates.

Shared on 05 May 2008 by Tim Evans.

Notes from the Frith files.

During WW2 the hut at the top of the building provided shelter from the weather for members of the Observer Corps later known as The Royal Observer Corps.

Shared on 30 August 2006

War Memorial

I remember as a young boy sitting on the war memorial with my grandparents Elwin (Jim) Andrews and Mable (Olive) Andrews, watching the gliders from Keevil and talking to passersby on long sunny evenings. People would stop and talk for ages and it was fascinating to hear the village gossip. I remember in particular Mrs Scarborough would often stop... [more]

Shared on 19 April 2008 by Christopher Andrews.

The Brinkworths.

Recently I have been researching my family history. The Brinkworth family are my great grandmother's ancestors, going back further, they were from Lacock. The Brinkworths lived at Sandy Lane, and at the cabin, Chittoe. I have information on this family, but need more. Not sure of address as on census it only states Sandy Lane, Wiltshire.

Shared on 01 April 2008 by Christine Smith.

Kite Family

I have read with interest that there are still Kyte's (Kite's) in Tilshead. I have been retyping a copy I have of the Kite (Kyte) family history compiled in the 1970's dating from the 1600's. My ancestor was George Kite who emigrated to South Australia with his family in 1840. George seems to be the first in his line to have... [more]

Shared on 21 August 2009 by Sandra Pollock.

Playing

I lived in Tilshead from about the age of five until I was 12. My surname then was Cruse and we lived at West End. I have very fond memories of my life in Tilshead. I still write to Mrs Ruth Kyte and used to go to their Sunday School every week at the Baptist Chapel. We used to have outings... [more]

Shared on 23 July 2008 by Veronica Pearson.

Extracts From Worton & Wiltshire books

Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Worton, inspired by Frith photos.

Devizes Town and City Memories

This view shows the main features of the Market Place - the fountain, the Market Cross and the Market Hall. The Market Place is uncharacteristically empty.

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Devizes Town and City Memories

The present-day Market Place was formed from the outer bailey of the castle. This particular view shows the curve of the street: this echoes the line of New Park Street and Monday Market Street, which follow the castle's banks and ditches. The buildings and shape of the skyline have changed little.

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Devizes Town and City Memories

This view clearly shows the iron benches, railings and posts and the ornate street lamps. The earth road is in marked contrast to today's tarmac surface.

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