[1] Lodgings in the town were provided in Bellevue Road by Frederick Osman, a grocer and business associate of his father.
[1] In the same article, Charles Ellicott, the Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol, regarded Christ Church as "the one black spot" in his diocese.
[1] The vicar of Christ Church, Henry Bailly, was outspoken and frequently denounced powerful figures in the community.
Amongst the vicar's enemies were Member of Parliament and Lord of the Manor Ambrose Lethbridge Goddard, and the editor of the Swindon Advertiser, William Morris.
He established a working relationship with Bailly and became a popular figure in the town, especially amongst younger members of the church through his involvement with the YMCA.
[2] The team was renamed Swindon Town Football Club in 1883, but confusion as to the official date of establishment remained until 2007.
Alice died in mysterious circumstances on 23 June 1928; she was found dead at the bottom of a well amongst the farm buildings close to the rectory.
[1] Pitt resigned as rector in 1935 due to severe bronchial disorders and moved with his wife to Bournemouth in the hope that the sea air of the South Coast might alleviate his symptoms.
[1] Four choristers from Liddington travelled to Bournemouth to bring his body home for burial, with the funeral taking place on 25 November 1936 and conducted by the Bishop of Malmesbury.