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Countisbury, St John's Church 1907
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St John the Baptist stands high above the Bristol Channel on windswept Countisbury Common. The only remnant of the original medieval church is a carved bench end with a crowned swan and arms. The nave was rebuilt in 1716, the tower in 1835, and the arcade in 1846.

An extract from Devon Churches Photographic Memories.

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A Selection of Memories from Countisbury

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Countisbury

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It was the late 1950's and we were travelling in a motorbike and sidecar. Mum and dad were on the bike and the two children (my brother and I) in the sidecar. We started to descend slowly down the hill, all wondering at the exciting views. All quiet, reflecting the concern of the parents.... Half way down and so good. Then, the penultimate bend. The brake line snapped. Swerving, stuttering bike, ...see more