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work, starting with the results. of the researches undertaken by. people on a University of Bristol Extra-Mural course in 1965-66. The map of Wrington in 1738 was. redrawn from the one by John. Rocque. The main road system is similar. to today's, except that Wrington Hill. peters out into open hill land.
- Bullen
Some of my inspiration has come from the excellent Wrington...
- Nomainroad
One such turnpike and stretch of road in the parish of...
- Bullen
Welcome to Wrington Thru the Lens, a project conceived and curated by Wrington resident John Rubidge. The project began in 2017 and seeks to find old photographs and records that help visually tell the story of Wrington’s social and industrial heritage. Link to our website.
In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Wrington like this: WRINGTON, a village and a parish in Axbridge district, Somerset. The village stands on a hillslope, 3¾ miles SE of Yatton r. station, and 6½ NNE of Axbridge; was once a market-town; is now a seat of petty-sessions, and has a post-office ...
WRINGTON, a village and a parish in Axbridge district, Somerset. The village stands on a hillslope, 3¾ miles SE of Yatton r. station, and 6½ NNE of Axbridge; was once a market-town; is now a seat of petty-sessions, and has a post-office, designated Wrington, Somerset, an inn, and a reading room and library.
Mar 25, 2017 · Wrington Thru The Lens will be formally launched at an exhibition, which will take place from April 30 to May 1 at the Memorial Hall in Silver Street. The exhibition will be open from 2-6pm on ...
- Grace Earl
Wrington has such a rich source of historical information, its large parish in North Somerset is situated in country close to the river Yeo, sheltered by the Mendip Hills. Written history of the manor of Wrington begins in 904 AD, when King Edward, the son of Alfred the Great, re-confirmed a grant of Wrington to Duke Ethelfrith.
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Wrington is a charming village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, which provides a stunning backdrop to the village. The village is known for its beautiful architecture, with many of the buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The village has a rich history, and there are ...