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William Lowndes and William Gyles: The men who changed Winslow.
William Lowndes (1652-1724) left Winslow for London as a teenager, came back as the 18th century equivalent of a Millionaire, and bought as much property as he could.
He demolished a large part of one of the main streets and built a huge house in a completely new style, changing the face of Winslow for ever.
William Gyles (c.1630-1702) was Winslow's leading Baptist and lived through persecution in the 1660s to see relat
William Lowndes (1652-1724) left Winslow for London as a teenager, came back as the 18th century equivalent of a Millionaire, and bought as much property as he could.
He demolished a large part of one of the main streets and built a huge house in a completely new style, changing the face of Winslow for ever.
William Gyles (c.1630-1702) was Winslow's leading Baptist and lived through persecution in the 1660s to see relat
Doors open 2PM for research advice and chat
Talk 2:45PM.
BGS members free, Non Members welcome £1.
Refreshments available following talk at small charge.
Talk 2:45PM.
BGS members free, Non Members welcome £1.
Refreshments available following talk at small charge.
Southcourt Community Centre,
Prebendal Avenue,Aylesbury,Bucks,HP218LF.
Easy parking and Disabled a, Buckinghamshire HP21 8LF
Sat 8 Feb 2020
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