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Westonzoyland Secondary Modern School's visit to Nunks Hostel

TEACHERS and pupils from Westonzoyland Secondary Modern School arrive at Nunks Hostel in 1957.

5:27pm Tuesday 9th March 2010

A MERCURY reader from Pawlett has provided us with a fascinating look into Bridgwater's illustrious past for this week's Those Were the Days feature.

The Mercury steps back in time

FIREFIGHTERS raise cash for the Asian tsunami victims.

8:25am Monday 11th January 2010

THOSE were the days…five, 15 and 25 years ago.

Around the world: Costa Rica

Around the world: Costa Rica

11:00am Sunday 6th December 2009

JACQUI and Peter Ryder in the tropical rain forest on the Hanging Bridges of Arenal National Park, Costa Rica.

Allotment association's big day out in London

Members of the 1947 Crown Produce Club, Bridgwater

5:28pm Thursday 19th November 2009

MERCURY readers have once again provided us with an insight into Bridgwater's illustrious history with these fascinating snaps.

Club president shows us Carnival's past

Roger Brown's picture depicts H Bowyer from the 1909 Bridgwater Carnival.

2:04pm Monday 26th October 2009

THE president of a Bridgwater carnival club has provided us with another insight into the early days of the annual spectacular.

Do you recognise the Bridgwater Town team of 1948?

The Bridgwater Town football team pictured in 1948.

9:12am Friday 4th September 2009

THE Mercury once again delves into the history of the beautiful game in Bridgwater with this fascinating picture from 1948.

Reader solves car mystery

Mercury reader Charles Scott has tracked down information on this 1907 Weigel car

2:58pm Monday 1st June 2009

AN investigative Mercury reader turned detective after we published an old photograph taken in Bridgwater - with intriguing results.

A look into Petherton's past

Recognise these people? Samuel Williams took this picture in North Petherton

6:11pm Wednesday 20th May 2009

MERCURY reader Dave Williams sent in pictures of North Petherton in the early part of the 20th century - and wonders if anyone will recognise a friendly face.

Fascinating pictures of Mary Somers and Granny Stone

Mercury reader Geoffrey Wellens has provided us with a picture of his “Granny Stone” taken in the early 1900s.

10:53am Monday 19th January 2009

READERS of the Bridgwater Mercury have once again been rummaging through drawers, old shoeboxes and files to uncover fascinating snapshots of Bridgwater's history.

Bridgwater Grammar School for Girls pupils arrange reunion

Do you recognise anyone in the picture? Are you one of the schoolgirls pictured? Marlene Sweeting would like to hear from you.

10:47am Monday 5th January 2009

A MERCURY reader has provided us with a photo in an attempt to jog the memories of those who pictured within it.

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