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Archive FilmsYou are in: Wiltshire > History > Archive Films > Steeple Ashton鈥檚 best-kept village secret St Mary's church, Steeple Ashton Steeple Ashton鈥檚 best-kept village secretDespite a growing emphasis on news, Points West has always reflected the beauty of the region鈥檚 cities, towns and villages that help define the West Country and shape its character.
Help playing audio/video In 1969 Jonathan Dimbleby, the brother of David and son of Richard, reported from Steeple Ashton near Trowbridge to discover the secret behind the community鈥檚 Best Kept Village award. Longs Arms, Steeple Ashton Known for its 鈥榳ool-town鈥 status, Steeple Ashton continues to trade on its historical good looks 鈥 from the old-world charm of the cottages and houses surrounding the village green, to the intriguing 鈥榖lindhouse鈥, and the grandeur of its parish church. The one thing that Dimbleby鈥檚 film shows is how little the village has changed.听 While many of our West Country communities have been altered beyond all recognition, this film provides proof that some things are well-worth preserving. And may be it is this unchanging longevity that prompted the judges to honour Steeple Ashton with the award 鈥淏est Kept Wiltshire Village鈥 in 1969 鈥 after all, such awards are not given out solely on the fact that someone got up early one morning to cut the grass and sweep away the litter. In this film from Points West broadcast on 24th October 1969, Jonathan Dimbleby is seen talking to local residents about their thoughts on Steeple Ashton, as well as collecting filmed evidence of the village鈥檚 undeniable beauty. However, despite a feeling that time has stood still in this West Wiltshire village there are, in fact, some important hidden changes.听 According to the website 鈥淚nformation Britain鈥, Steeple Ashton鈥檚 lock-up no longer holds drunks and vagrants but now houses the lawn mower used to cut the village green. So now we know the true secret behind their Best Kept Village status.听 Perhaps someone should let Jonathan Dimbleby know! Click on the 'Play archive film' link at the top of the right hand side box.MORE FILMS FROM POINTS WEST
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