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Sapper William James Norman 59519, 64th Field Company, Royal Engineers
Sapper William James Norman was born in Barnstaple in May 1885, the eldest son of William and Susanna Norman of 47, Bradiford. He married Mary Ellen ‘Nell’ Norman (neé Ford) in 1907 and lived at 1...
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Certificate of Appreciation 1914-1919 to Arthur Edward Hobbs for Patriot...
This certificate was awarded to Arthur Edward Hobbs, the father of the late Jane ‘Jennie’ Hobbs of Pilton, by the burgesses of the Borough of Barnstaple for patriotic service in the 1/6th Devonshir...
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A Barumite's Experience at the Front at Christmas 1914
In January 1915, the North Devon Journal wrote up the experiences of a Pilton man after enlisting in the 1st Devons just before World War I broke out in July 1914. After four months training, Priv...
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Advertisement for the Raleigh Sanitary Steam Laundry 1914
This advertisement for the Raleigh Sanitary Steam Laundry was found in 'The Barnstaple Book of Cookery' published in 1914. In the book there is a description: "The Barnstaple book of cookery publi...
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The 1914-18 Great War Memorial West Window of Pilton Church
The West Window of Pilton Church is in memory of those who fell in the Great War 1914-18 The crucifixion is depicted in the middle panels, with the Virgin at the foot of the Cross and St. John on ...
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