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SAVING TIME
"Instead
of a gradual process of change, many of the younger
generation, and the survivors, tended to reject all
that had led up to the war in favour of a brave new
world"
A REVIEW OF THE CONSERVATION MOVEMENT IN BRITAIN IN
THE 20TH CENTURY by Michael Pearce
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A Question of Ethics
Historic
authenticity and the design of alterations and repairs
to historic buildings fuelled intense debate in the
mid 19th Century, much as they do today. PETER BURMAN
traces the development of a modern conservation
philosophy.
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 Do
you remember? If you have lived through changing times
in the Taunton area, then why not help us give
character to our local heritage by sharing your
memoirs with us for future generations.
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Heritage
Treasure
Hunt 2006 Q&A
Our heritage treasure hunt which
took place over Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September 2006, was a
great success and everyone who entered.
The flowing winners were:
1st with 39/40 - Samantha Clayton, Bishops Lydeard, together
with Sue Jones and Natalie Goodland.
2nd with 37/40 - Lisa and Mark Thompson, Taunton, with
children Hayley, Georgia and Chloe.
3rd with 36/40 - Ken and Jo Pinn, Taunton. |
Held on Saturday
9th & Sunday 10th September 2006, Tangier Scout & Guide
Centre, Taunton.
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The Questions and Answers
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1. Where ‘wood’ you find bricks that would appear to be
out of place? In a tree
2. Name the reservoir on the River Tone? Clatworthy
3. What Conservator’s office did two members of the
Goodland family hold? Treasurer
4. Taunton’s Town Bridge was the first in the country
to have electric lights, but who made the bridge? Phoenix
Foundry
5. What C19 date is connected with Jessops? 1892
6. It changed its name from Foundry Road to
Riverside Place
7. How far is it to Istanbul? A tiny planet will
tell you. 2200km
8. How long did the Taunton and Bridgwater Canal remain
in use? 80 years [1827 to 1907]
9. For what is its purpose now? For the public to
use and enjoy
10. How did the Flemish bond with the Brewhouse?
Brickwork
11. What is located at ‘No 3’ – between Bristol and
Padstow? National Cycle Network
12. Who erected the memorial stone to Joseph and Betty
Kingsbury? Their grandchildren
13. What did Joseph Whidbey do for Plymouth? Built
the Breakwater
14. What appears to be having a good scratch? Dog on
vet’s wall
15. Which Prime Minister did Taunton reject as its M.P.?
Benjamin D’Israeli
16. ‘11 – 45’ leads to? The Octagon
17. How many faces can be seen on the Gymnasium? 7
18. How many spokes has ‘Midas’ got? 5
19. Who found ‘Sanctuary’? Marilyn Monroe
20. Is the girl in wig hale? Whirligig Lane
21. What is the score on the dice? 10 [6.3.1]
22. Where are the ‘Towers of Taunton’ that are not on a
church? Towers of Taunton [Financial Services] Ltd. The Old
Post Office
23. When is a dragon not a dragon? When it is a
wyvern
24. How many small pyramids are in the frame? 78
25. Whose mother may have stood on the balcony?
Alfred Bult Mullett
26. Which style of architecture does the lady look down
from? Tudor
27. Who is the king of the rings? King Ine
28. Because of whom were 41 people sentenced to death?
Monmouth OR Judge Jeffries
29. Where did the Taunton & District Civic Society
leave its mark? Co. Salon or Sch. of Science & Art
30. Who is this blooming ADK? The person/company who
printed these question papers. Or supporter of Taunton in
Bloom
31. Is it a mill or a press? Mill
32. How many columns twist 10 and 11? 2 on front of
Hunt’s Court
33. What could be got free in 1904? Library books
34. From where did the wool ships leave? Minehead
35. What pair on pink does a sword pierce? Keys
36. In times past, who was licensed to brew and sell
beer? Mary Sweet
37. Where could you find lax brucie? Excalibur in
the stone at Castle Green
38. Who defended Taunton Castle during the Civil War?
Robert Blake
39. You will get a free welcome here. Somerset
County Museum
40. From where was this Tudor doorway moved? The Old
Post Office in North Street.
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