that one of St Joseph's parish priests used to take a pinch of snuff before he entered the pulpit.

about the origin of the little balcony on the north wall of the church.

that St Joseph's laundry in 1888, run by the sisters of the parish for the townsfolk of Bridgwater, had a spin dryer.

that the first boy of our parish to be ordained to the priesthood was later ordained bishop.

that St Joseph's church cost £866-10-00
( £866.50 to younger members of the parish !)