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Somerford was built in 1828, then enlarged in 1850, 1870 and 1895. Children of all ages attended until 1954, when those aged 11 and over went to Malmesbury secondary school. In 1982, Somerfords'
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1118:"Primitive Methodist Chapel, Startley, Great Somerford"
901:"Radio 4 Gardeners' Question Time at Malmesbury School"
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