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1852 |
Thomas Moore, the Irish poet and lyricist, dies at his home Sloperton Cottage and is buried in Bromham churchyard |
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Amesbury
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1852 - 1853 |
Church of St. Mary and St. Melor restored to designs by William Butterfield |
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Broughton Gifford
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1852 |
Charity school site and buildings are conveyed in trust by the rector, Reverend J. Wilkinson, to the rector and churchwardens. Rev. Wilkinson provides allotments to villagers. |
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Cricklade
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1852 |
Baptist Church built in Calcutt Street |
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Keevil
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1852 |
George Taylor adds to his will that he will be leaving £3,000 to buy bread for the poor, and cakes for children every year |
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Melksham
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1852 |
The Melksham Mutual Improvement Society with a reading room opens in Bank Street |
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Ramsbury
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1852 |
School for girls built in Back Lane by Miss Read of Crowood House |
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Westbury
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1852 |
Angel Mill restored to a woollen mill and a new wing added |
