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Repair of the Cockerel Weather Vane on St Mary's Church, Pilton, in...
This short article tells the story of the golden cockerel on the top of St Mary's Church, Pilton, and its repair after it fell from the tower in January 1990. It is reported as having been install...
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The Story of Benjamin Manning's Life in North Devon
Recent interest in the possible development of the so-called Manning's Pit on the left bank of Bradiford Water has given rise to speculation about the origins of the name. Initially, it was though...
- from: Margaret.Reed
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The 1991 Pilton Festival and the Amadeus Mozart Pageant
The 1991 Pilton Festival, as advertised in the Pilton with Ashford Magazine in July of that year, was held from 19th - 21st July. The programme included: 'A Floral Tribute to Europe over the week...
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Remembering Albert Linacre
In September 2015, Albert Linacre, a long time resident who was instrumental in making Pilton the vibrant community it is today, passed way at the age of 85. Born in Birmingham in 1930, Albert att...
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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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The Making of Pilton Priory's Seal - The Matrix Reloaded
Despite its modest size, Pilton Priory – certainly latterly - possessed quite a large and ornate seal. It was all the more unusual for bearing images on both sides, each half being formed in its ow...
- from: Wendy.Clarke
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Pilton Cricket Club Membership Card, 1965 Season
This is the membership card for Pilton (Barnstaple) Cricket Club of John Norman for the 1965 season. At that date the club was situated in Pottington Road. John was the Fixtures Secretary. The s...
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The Turnpike Roads of Pilton 1763 – 1879
This short article by local Pilton historian Margaret Reed tells the story of the Turnpike Trust created in Barnstaple in the 18th Century and how this affected the roads in Pilton. Nationally roa...
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