The Kingswood History Society

Saturday 2nd September 2023 the Kingswood History Society left Kingswood park main gate at 8.30 am to visit the Nothe Fort, Weymouth . The entire visit was sponsored by Quartet which enabled members to enjoy the coach a buffet and entry fee to the Napoleonic coastal Fort situated between Weymouth and Portland not to be confused with Portland Castle. The Fort was built as a defence against Napoleon in case of an invasion of England. There were other Forts built…

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“Oyez, oyez, oyez”, was the cry from Madeleine Bills, the current Mayor for Mangotsfield, her husband also a former Crier for Bristol. Madeleine gave a jovial presentation on a hot night for all. She was dressed in full regalia! She started by outlining why there was a need for a Crier. Many could not read in the past and hence the need, if you wanted to know what was going on. This was not just the only duty of the…

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