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A History of the County of Wiltshire
… 6 probably stood at Wootton Bassett. 7 In the 19th century coal was unloaded at Wootton Rivers wharf on the Kennet & … and 43 in 1937-8. 82 The school was closed in 1979. 83 CHARITIES FOR THE POOR. Boys born on the land of Wootton … the duchess. 85 Probably in 1901 a Mrs. Merriman endowed a coal charity for the poor of Wootton Rivers. It and an …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… land. The mineral productions are of minor importance. Coal is obtained in the north-western part of the county, … for some centuries; there is also an iron-foundry, and coal-mines are wrought within a quarter of a mile. The river … of five lights, are filled with painted glass. Various charities belong to the parish. Out of the surplus funds of …