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Locomotion No 1 – will it be moved?
Locomotion No 1 on display in Darlington, where it features on the town coat of arms. The threat to relocate it has provoked a fierce
Fox Dip Circle
From “Erebus” by Michael Palin:They had crossed the Magnetic Equator on 7 December, when Ross had noted with satisfaction that the needle on his Fox
Robert Algernon Fox (1868 -1945)
Robert Algernon Fox m1 Julia Carlile Thomas (1873-1916) ; m2 Mary Isabelle TaylorLloyd H Fox was the nephew of Robert Algernon Fox. Source: Thomas Fox
Memoirs of Mrs. E M H Bigland, Jordans
Some of you may have a copy or have seen a 70 page typed hard copy version of Edith’s memoirs. As this was somewhat difficult
“We Thought You Knew” by Philippa Gerry
Philippa’s story of her life includes a section describing her time at Gerbestone Manor.Her book is available on Amazon; click here to order
Fox Brothers – the site today
Hundreds turn out to see vision for mill site From the “Wellington Weekly” 6th November 2018 HUNDREDS of people turned out for a consultation day
Tregongeeves – Friends’ Burial ground
Edward Fox of Wadebridge was buried here. source: wikipediaThere was formerly a Quaker burial ground at Tregongeeves, just outside the town on the Truro Road. It was
Polgooth Mine – Edward Fox was a partner
‘Polgooth, one of the richest and largest tin mines in the county, if not in the world’ – Rev W G Maton, late 18th Century.