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1834 |
New Poor Law Amendment Act states that able-bodied poor seeking relief must move into workhouses. During the next five years 15 new workhouses are constructed in Wiltshire whilst 10 existing ones are enlarged. |
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Amesbury
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1834 |
Work begins on rebuilding Abbey Mansion to designs by Thomas Hopper |
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Chippenham
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1834 |
Gasworks built at Westmead ; the town bridge lit by gas; The Town Hall built by Joseph Neeld at a cost of about £12,000 |
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Pewsey
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1834 |
Methodist chapel built off High Street |
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Wilton
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1834 |
Carpet factory moves from Market Place to King Street |
