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Sale of Hope Mills Woollen Manufactory in Bradiford in February 1830
In February 1830, the North Devon Journal carried this advertisement for Hope Mills Woollen Manufactory in Pilton, Barnstaple. It was clearly a comprehensive establishment with a factory, dye hous...
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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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An 18th Century black blown glass mallet bottle found in Bradiford Water
This photograph shows the bottom of an 18th Century black blown glass mallet bottle found in Bradiford Water by Amelie Smith of Pilton in the summer of 2016. The term 'black glass' refers to glass...
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Bradiford End of World War II Party
Bradiford residents celebrated the end of the 2nd World War with at least one party. In this case it was in fancy dress, with several couples choosing to cross-dress for the occasion. They included...
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Manning's Pit
The bridge at the bottom of Manning's Pit connecting to the field and buildings at Anchor Mill at the end of Hall's Mill Lane. The bridge crosses Bradiford Water and is where people sledging in the...
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Catalogue for Sale of Broadgate Estate, Pilton, in May 1918
On May 3rd 1918 the Broadgate Estate owned by Mrs Hibbert was sold by auction at the Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple. It was described as comprising 'A singularly-attractive COUNTRY MANSION, in Beautif...
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Shearford Lane
Shearford Lane, also known as Venn's Lane or Stinking Lily Lane for the wild garlic which thrives on it, is a typical Devon sunken lane. It originally led from Pilton to Playford, Blakewell and Bl...
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