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      The History Group covers the boundary of Bitton Parish...

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      1817-50. Henry Thomas Ellacombe was curate and then vicar of...

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      The Higbys married into various families from the parish...

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      The whole of the parish of Bitton was terrorized at the end...

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      Bitton Brass Mill was adapted as a “battery” mill,...

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      The line continued to flourish until the 1950s when cheaper...

  2. 1817-50. Henry Thomas Ellacombe was curate and then vicar of St Mary’s and then vicar. He publishes The History of the Parish of Bitton (2 vols. 1881, 1883) also an authority on bells and a renowned gardener More.

  3. Feb 12, 2024 · Historian and author David Noble has offered to lead a new Bitton Parish History Group project. If you worked in any of the local industries and would like to contribute an article, memories or photographs about your experience, David would love to hear from you. David grew up in Oldland Common and is pictured n 2021 signing copies of his book about Fry’s factory at Somerdale in Keynsham ...

  4. Resource Documents. The History Group has compiled a document listing known publications about the history of Bitton Parish. It is hoped this will serve as an aid to further research on our local history and as a guide that brings together all known material on the subject. Click on the link below:-.

  5. Apr 19, 2024 · Bitton Parish History Group is celebrating its 10th anniversary next month and is holding a special event to which people are invited to take along their own artefacts or antiques. The meeting will be on Tuesday 28th May at 7pm for 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church in Bitton. People are invited to bring items to share with the group.

  6. Jun 26, 2021 · The Vicar of Bitton, between Bristol and Bath, was an extraordinary individual – historian, horticulturalist, engineer, humanitarian – who arrived in the parish as curate in 1817 and quickly ...

  7. Sep 24, 2014 · Bitton Parish History Group launches website to preserve and publicize our rich local history http://www.bittonhistory.org.uk/ The website is designed...

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