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The Revd. Thomas Gould, Vicar of Axbridge 1766 – 1796 – A talk by John Page
25 October, 2023 @ 19:30 - 21:00
Thomas Gould was the vicar stated by Hannah More to be ‘intoxicated about six times a week and very frequently prevented from preaching by two black eyes honestly earned by fighting’ and ‘the black shades of his character are too melancholy even to be sketched here.’ How accurate was she?
Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, TAUNTON TA2 6SF
Book with SANHS by 24 October: email events@sanhs.org or ring 01823.272429
Suggested donation £5. Refreshments will be available.
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