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Corston Local History Society

A site for anyone with an interest in the history & archaeology of Corston, near Bath, Somerset.

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      • Cat 10 Bartelt Flying Machine
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Society launch a great success

October 24, 2017November 16, 2017 corstonlocalhistorysociety

The October 14th launch of Corston Local History Society was attended by 75 people, who packed Corston Village Hall to hear John Bravin’s inaugural talk on the historic maps of Corston.

Historic Map poster

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From the archive

October 24, 2017April 18, 2018 corstonlocalhistorysociety

From the Derek Richards Archive…the village shop in what is now Forge Cottage in The Barton.

The Corston Beaker
The Corston Beaker
Tram leaving Globe c1904
Tram leaving Globe c1904
Outside Harrill's bakery, The Barton 1920
Outside Harrill’s bakery, The Barton 1920
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