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Barton St David is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated five miles south east of Glastonbury and five miles north east of Somerton in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 538[1]. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...
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Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st...
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Notable Inhabitants Barton St David was the birthplace of Henry Adams (1583-1646), who emigrated with his wife Edith and nine children to the new colonies in Massachusetts. He was the grandfather of John Adams, the first Vice-President and second President of the United States. He was the great-grandfather of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 44th 10,555 mi²; 27,360 km² 183 mi; 295 km 113 mi; 182 km 13. ...
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There is a plaque in the parish Church which commemorates this link between the village and the United States.
Also of note are Alistair Felton and Wilf Odgers, creators of popular entertainment website no.explanation.required[2], who famously caused controversy after throwing plums at innocent village inhabitants.
Events Several Events are held annually in Barton St David, most notably:
The Carnival - The local village folk get together to take part in various fun and games, as well as being entertained by some wannabe bands. Average attendance: 107
The Raft Race - Some merry sailors take part in an intense race on some wobbly vessels liable to sink at the turnaround point. The most notable happening of the race was when one year a team craftily entered with a poorly disguised upside down rubber dinghy. Average attendance: Participating: 32 Watching: 3 and 1 dog
Harvest Supper - A fine selection of oldies and other inhabitants gather to be treated with some nourrisment from the harvest before being treated to the smallest pieces of apple pie ever. Average attendance: 94
Fun Run - A bunch of squirts run round the block while others run across a wide range of tricky terrains, such as grass and asphault. Average attendance: Participating: 70 Watching: 0
References - ^ Somerset County Council, 2002. Population estimates.
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