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1897 AD |
The Army buys 40,000 acres of Salisbury Plain to use as training grounds. |
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Ashton Keynes
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1897 - 1915 AD |
Captain Gouldsmith lived in Ashton House and the stable was extended at this time and a covered riding school was built in the grounds. |
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Corsham
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1897 AD |
Mayo Drinking Fountain built in memory of Charles Mayo, first Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council: Fire Station opens in Stumps Lane (later Priory Street) |
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Cricklade
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1897 AD |
Clock installed at main crossroads to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - paid for by public subscription |
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Melksham
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1897 AD |
Freemasons' Hall in Church Street built |
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Purton
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1897 AD |
Brass eagle lectern given to St. Mary's church to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee |
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Ramsbury
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1897 AD |
Last remaining tannery in High Street closed; schoolroom adjoining the Ebenezer Chapel rebuilt; Ramsbury Horticultural Society founded |
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Sherston
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1897 AD |
Jubilee Tree erected to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, both planted and donated by Sir George Holford |
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Westbury
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1897 AD |
Westbury and District Hospital opened in Westbourne Road; Technical School of Science and Art in Church Street built by William Henry Laverton |
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Wilton
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1897 AD |
The Church House, West Street, built |
