Abbotts Ann, The Village 1898
Photo ref: 42093
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Photo ref: 42093
Photo of Abbotts Ann, The Village 1898

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In the early 18th century the manor passed to Thomas Pitt, an enterprising businessman who made a lot of money by selling a valuable diamond to the Regent of France. He became known as 'Diamond' Pitt and, having made a profit of £100,000 on the sale, he rebuilt the village church in 1716.

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