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TREVOR BEER’S BOYHOOD MEMORIES OF PILTON
In 2013, the writer and wildlife artist Trevor Beer wrote his boyhood memories of life in Pilton where he was born in January 1937. He died in June 2017. These memoirs offer a fascinating insight...
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Trevor Beer MBE, Writer and Wildlife Artist, 1937 - 2017
Trevor Beer, the well-known Devon writer and wildlife artist, was born on The Rock, Pilton, in January 1937 and died in June 2017. He went to Pilton School next to St Mary’s Church and his boyhood...
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The Last 'King' of Pilton 1982
The first Pilton Festival was a two month series of events in June and July of 1982, and as part of the festivities a 'King' was proclaimed on the day of the Medieval Market and Historical Pageant ...
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Pilton Church Choir in 1986
This photograph, taken from the Stewardship Campaign Leaflet of 1986, shows the choir of St Mary's Church, Pilton, in about 1986. We have some information on the members from John Norman, but none...
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Two Decades of the Barum Brewery at The Reform Inn
The Barum Brewery, located behind The Reform Inn in Pilton, celebrated 20 years of brewing in September 2016. It started as a hobby for Tim Webster of Bradiford with the enthusiastic support of th...
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, School Panto in Pilton in 1949-50
This photo, taken in the Church Hall in 1949-50, shows Pilton school children in their pantomime. From the costumes and beards, it appears to be Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
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12th North Devon Scouts' Float at Barnstaple Carnival in 1962
This is a photograph of the 12th North Devon Scouts with their float at the 1962 Barnstaple Carnival. They received a second prize for their efforts. Thanks to Mike Barrow for posting this on our F...
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The Story of the Twelve Curlicues of Pilton in 1987
Thirty years ago an exciting project came to Pilton. Funded by Beaford Arts to celebrate its 21st birthday, and with enormous support from many local companies, the Horse and Bamboo Theatre from L...
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