Died by drowning after he fell through the ice!

 
Christ Church, Wellington, Shropshire
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Although we visited this church in mid-May there was a very chilly wind and we were pleased we were wearing our winter coats.


 
 
 

Thomas Bladen died by drowning after he fell through the ice on Dothill Pool in January 1870.

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