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Freshford & District Local History Society – The Fascination of Place Names (Tony Painter)

Starts
7:30 pm 22 October 2025
Ends
9:00 pm 22 October 2025

Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 7:30pm

Freshford Memorial Hall

Tony came and gave us a talk last year on the History and Mystery of Hill Figures.  

A study of names can tell us much about the way of life in the past, from politics and religion, to local geography, farming, industry, transport and ownership. Tony Painter, local history  author and former MoD geographer examines place names, ranging from the changing world around us down to our towns and villages, streets, fields, pubs and even houses. Tony will include some interesting Wiltshire and Somerset names.

Members free     Visitors £3.00      Everyone welcome

Published
25 September 2025
Last Updated
25 September 2025
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