Tag: Somerset County Gazette

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

Somerset County Gazette: Saturday 16th November 1878

Southmolton: …Town Council Meeting: The annual meeting of the Council was held on Saturday. There were present the mayor (Mr. John Galliford) Aldermen Wite, Smyth and Bickell, Councillors John Cock, jun., R. Stone …  …  (local business includes) … The mayor affixed the corporate seal to the conveyances to Mr. Stapleton and Mr. Pynsent’s trustee of lands bought by these gentlemen at Northam …

[see also North Devon Journal: Thursday 14th November 1878 and Western Times: Tuesday 12th November 1878]

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Somerset County Gazette: Saturday 2nd November 1878

Curry Rivel, Langport, Drayton and Huish Episcopi Ploughing Match: The 38th anniversary was held on Friday week, when the competitions for ploughing took place in a field called “Landpits” in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Mead, of Merrick’s farm. … … Shepherd: To the man, being a shepherd, having sole charge of a flock of not less than 100 sheep: Adam Grinter, with Mr. Cuff, Burton Pynsent. … …Cottages and Gardens: Class 1: To all persons who have won a first or second prize from the Society: First, John Harris, recommended by Mr. H. Griffin, Drayton; second, John Templeman, recommended by Mr. Cuff Burton Pynsent.

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