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Somerset County Gazette: Saturday 6th July 1878

Wrington: Bazaar: On Wednesday a bazaar and sale of fancy and useful articles was held in the schoolroom, Wrington, the proceeds to be devoted towards raising a sum of £235, for improving and removing the organ in the parish church from the west end to the chancel. Mr. W. Long of West Hay, Wrington, who takes a great interest in all church matters has contributed most liberally towards the object … The room was decorated by Mr. E. Edwards and at the end was a pretty fernery and fountain, which had been erected by Mr. Showan and Mr. Pinsent. Mr. W. Long had engaged the services of the German band from Bath, and they played an excellent selection of music during the day … …

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GRO0805 Bristol: Sidney Pinsent: 1846 – 1880

Western Daily Press: Friday 24th November 1876

“Good Templars” Anniversary at Wrington: The fourth anniversary of the Dewdrop Lodge, 1,721, was celebrated in the Independent Schoolroom, Wrington, on Wednesday by a tea meeting and public entertainment. The chair was filled by Bro. George Lovell, L.D. After some suitable remarks from the Chairman, a short speech was given by J. S. Smart, of Bristol. The Misses Smart gave a pianoforte duet, and the following were the vocalists: Mrs. Gieve, Miss. Smart, Mr. McGuire, and Mr. Weeks; Mr. J. S. Smart gave reading. The whole of the artistes acquitted themselves admirably. The room was crowded. A vote of thanks was given to the friends from Bristol, and also to Mr. Pincent. The meeting was brought to close by singing the National Anthem.

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GRO0805 Bristol: Sidney Pinsent: 1846 – 1880

Western Times: Saturday 25th September 1880

Deaths: Pinsent: Sept. 19th, at Woodborough Street, Stapleton Road Bristol, Sidney Pinsent, aged 34.

[see also Western Times: Tuesday 28th September 1880

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GRO0805 Bristol: Sidney Pinsent: 1846 – 1880