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Aldbourne
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1973 |
Aldbourne wins Best Kept Village Competition for the first time; Aldbourne and Baydon benefice combined with Ramsbury vicarage |
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Amesbury
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1973 |
New public library opened in Smithfield Street |
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Calne
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1973 |
The centre of Calne is designated a conservation area; Phelps Parade is built |
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Chippenham
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1973 |
The present Library in Timber Street is opened by Lord Eccles |
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Corsham
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1973 |
New shopping precinct built in Newlands Road |
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Cricklade
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1973 |
North Meadow is designated a National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest |
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Great Somerford
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1973 |
Emptying of the old rectory for sale after nearly 400 years of occupation : H.R.H. Princess Anne married Captian Mark Phillips, a resident of Great Somerford |
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Hullavington
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1973 |
First Hullavington newsletter photo copied and limited numbers left in shops, pubs, etc |
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Melksham
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1973 |
St Michael's Church of England Primary school, a purpose built school, is opened on its present site |
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Purton
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1973 |
Play Close chapel re-opened following rebuilding and modernisation |
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Ramsbury
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1973 |
Primitive Methodist chapel and schoolroom renovated |
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Wootton Bassett
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1973 |
A new building for St. Bartholomew's C. of E. Primary School is opened |
