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rooted in Bath, North Somerset and West Wiltshire, to
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sources. Ten chapters observe the history of his extended family from various
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trace history backwards from the present to the misty,
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perspectives, including work, education, health, housing and religion.
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men who laid the first pitch at Twerton Park nearly along before Christmas and see what else is there.
100 years ago. He took John to matches as a small Owner Harry Wainwright would love to see you
boy and the thrill has lived on. John is a season (socially distanced of course!).
ticket holder and has contributed many pieces to the
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days of the last century!
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