Doddiscombsleigh: Reopening of the Church: The Parish Church was reopened yesterday after considerable works of restoration. The edifice is situated in a rural and secluded churchyard, and of the perpendicular style of Gothic, excepting the chancel and west end of north aisle, which show traces of earlier work … After the morning service a public luncheon was held in a building near the Rectory, which had been decorated for the occasion. The caterer was Mr. Sandford, of the Teign House Inn. Sir Lawrence Palk, M.P., presided and among those also present were Miss Palk, Earl Devon, the Hon. and Rev. H. H. Courtenay, Rev. J. Buckingham, … (also) … Mr. Pinsent, Mrs. Pinsent … (speeches) … Sir Lawrence Palk … concluded by proposing the health of the churchwardens. Mr. Pinsent responded on behalf of himself and his brother churchwarden (Mr. Coldridge).
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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894
GRO0652 Hennock: Mary Langmead: 1842 – 1909