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unusual facts about Church of St Bartholomew, Yeovilton



Chipping, Lancashire

The village contains the Anglican Church of St Bartholomew and the Roman Catholic Chapel of St Mary, as well as a Congregational chapel.

Church of St Bartholomew, Crewkerne

The first Saxon church was founded before the end of the 9th century as a "minster", or main church of a Saxon royal estate that included an area which later became the parishes of Seaborough, Wayford and Misterton.

Church of St Bartholomew, Yeovilton

Within the Fleet Air Arm Memorial Chapel modern stained glass has been installed with the badges of RNAS stations Gannet, Osprey, Heron, Seahawk and Deadalus.

Flying Start Challenge

The winning teams from the Regional Fly-Off progress to the Grand Final held at the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton.

Phyllis Wallbank

Phyllis was married to the Rev. Newell Eddius Wallbank, long time Rector of the Church of St Bartholomew at Smithfield, and musician of some renown.

Prince-Bishopric of Liège

He was first appointed deacon of church of St Bartholomew and finally retired at the monastery of Cluny.

Rupert Brabner

He served with 806 Squadron (November 1940), 805 (early 1941), 806 Squadron (March 1941) & 801 Squadrons FAA at HMS Illustrious (aircraft carrier), HMS Heron (RN Air Station, Yeovilton, Somerset), HMS Eagle (aircraft carrier), HMS Victorious (aircraft carrier), HMS Indomitable (aircraft carrier) and at Crete and North Africa.


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