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Restoration of the Bells of St Mary’s Church in 1969-70
There are eight bells in the tower of St Mary’s Church, Pilton, and they were last restored in 1969-70. Church bells were first recorded in Pilton in 1553 when there were five. These increased to ...
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Gillian Blake and Shirley Squire sitting on the wall at 50 The Rock, Pil...
This lovely photograph of childhood neighbours and friends, Shirley Squire (right) and Gillan Blake, now Humble, was taken in 1947 outside 50, The Rock, Pilton. Shirley, who lived at 49 The Rock, ...
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North Devon Technical College around 1947
Around 1947 the North Devon Technical College was housed in old huts where Barnstaple Fire Station is now located at the bottom of the A39 North Road towards Lynton close to Pilton Bridge. This pho...
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12 Pilton Street, the home of Braileys Engineers Ltd
This photo shows the front facade of 12 Pilton Street, the home of Braileys Engineers Ltd, about 1960. Although the house was a business premises it was also home to John Brailey and his sister, Ja...
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Pilton Bellringers at Re-hanging in 1947
Pilton St Mary's Church Bellringers are shown here after the bells were overhauled and re-hung by Gilbert and Johnstone at a cost of more than £600 in 1947. Back Row - left to right – Lawrie Pass...
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