Monthly Archives: September 2013

More memories of St. Peter’s Church, East the Water.

Posted on 30/09/2013 by Tango Alpha

Following on from Mike Davy’s article (July Buzz), here are some memories. My first is of 1974 when I brought my elder daughter Caroline to the Sunday school run by Rosemary Butler. Living in Torridge Mount, it was only a … Continue reading →

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My role as Bideford’s Beadle & Macebearer.

Posted on 30/09/2013 by Tango Alpha

In 2009 I had the great honour of becoming Bideford’s first lady Beadle, and later in 2010 of being appointed as the first lady Macebearer. Ever since I was a child I have been interested in the ceremonial and regalia … Continue reading →

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The font in St. Mary’s parish church, Bideford.

Posted on 30/09/2013 by Tango Alpha

There is little doubt that the Font in St Mary’s Church is the oldest artefact in Bideford. It has been expertly confirmed that it dates from about the year 1080, and it has been described as an exceptionally fine and … Continue reading →

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