Private William Townsend

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Private William Townsend a soldier from the parish, who died in the First World War.

Private William Townsend of the 8th Bn. Princess Charlotte of Wales (Royal Berks.) Regiment. Died 19 July 1916
aged 20 during the Battle of the Somme. Buried in the Pozieres British Cemetery France.

Next Meeting: 26th February 2026

Saddlery & Leather

A talk by
Ken Langford & Susie Fletcher

Non-Members £5

News

The 1901 & 1911 censuses for Aston & Cote have been transcribed by members of the History Group.

Meetings – The History Group’s 2025/2026 programme of talks & visits is out now.

THIS IS ASTON – LOOKING FOR CLUES is now available to watch online. The History Group’s 2010 film looking at various aspects of the Aston’s past history, starting from clues found in the village of today.