The Bridgwater & District Civic Society
Registered Charity No. 265031
Bridgwater & District Civic Society entertained the Taunton & District Civic Society and visitors
on a guided walk around Bridgwater on 11 May 2008.
Click on each image for a larger one
All pics © 2008 Frances Pitt, Chairman of Taunton and District Civic Society
The combined societies and vistors listen to an explanation of the ages of the north-east chapel and charnel house of St Mary's Church.
On Sunday afternoon 11 May in glorious weather we were pleased to welcome our friends from Taunton & District Civic Society for a guided walk of the historic parts of Bridgwater.
Just over 30 members from both Societies gathered outside St. Mary's Church
for the event which was led by our Vice-Chairman, Dr. Peter Cattermole with
other information of interest being provided along the way by our President,
Mr. Derek Gibson.
Dr Peter Cattermole in conversation with an episcopate of the thirteenth
century.
Further pictures of the tracery and effigies at the
North Porch of St Mary's may be found here
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| The party examining buildings in St Mary Street. These date variously from the 15th to 19th centuries and have seen many changes. |
It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon during which we all learned a great
deal more about the town. Its past history was conveyed in Peter's usual
engaging, and often humerous, style.
At the end of the walk refreshments were enjoyed in the Unitarian Chapel,
Dampiet Street.
Frances Pitt, Chairman of Taunton and District Civic Society, said: "
Thank you so very much for the guided tour, which was fascinating."
The Bridgwater & District Civic Society's next tour of Bridgwater is on Sunday 15 June Details are here.
Web page updated 12 May 2008
