Bathampton
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The village lies two miles east of the city of Bath and has a population of around 1800. The River Avon and the Kennet and Avon Canal pass through the village.
Bathampton is linked to nearby Batheaston by a toll bridge.
Plasticine was manufactured in the village between 1900 and 1983, by a company founded by William Harbutt, who also lived in Bathampton.
The village used to have a railway station, but it was closed in 1966.
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Event
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Harbutt – One Hundred and Twenty
A Celebration of 120 Years of Plasticine, William Harbutt and Bathampton
Saturday June 17th 2017 – From 10.30 a.m.- 8.00 p.m. – Bathampton Village Hall, Holcombe Lane Bathampton
Free Admission
