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1776 AD |
Introduction of the 'Spinning jenny' machine to the textile industry in Wiltshire. This and other machinery used to speed production of textiles is blamed by workers for job losses. |
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Chippenham
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1776 AD |
First recorded inoculation against smallpox in Chippenham |
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Corsham
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1776 AD |
The market cross irreparably damaged |
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Melksham
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1776 AD |
A new Baptist church is built in Old Broughton Road |
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Purton
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1776 AD |
Charity school endowed by Miriam Stephens opened to teach 20 poor children reading, writing and accounts |
