Towns such as Castle Cary and Frome grew around the medieval weaving industry. Street developed as a centre for the production of woollen slippers and, later, boots and shoes, with C&J Clark establishing its headquarters in the village. C&J Clark's shoes are no longer manufactured there as the work was transferred to lower-wage areas, such as China and Asia. [111] Stone quarries are still a major employer in Somerset

This Medieval village has a rich history and is one of the best spots to enjoy rural country life. MineheadTyntesfield is a National Trust property about 20 minutes from Bristol, and one of the best places to visit in Somerset. Everett, Glenn. "William Wordsworth: Biography". The Victorian Web. Archived from the original on 4 January 2007 . Retrieved 7 January 2007.

While Cheddar Gorge is the most famous in Somerset (and is well worth visiting!), there’s something immensely special about this gorge which is located so near the city centre. There is also Vicar’s Close which is lined with historic houses – it’s actually thought to be the oldest residential street in Europe. Exmoor National Park Authority". Everything Exmoor. Archived from the original on 9 November 2010 . Retrieved 13 November 2010. The Chew Magna decoy town was hit by half a dozen bombs on 2December 1940, and over a thousand incendiaries on 3January 1941. [47] The following night the Uphill decoy town, protecting the airfield at Weston-super-Mare, was bombed; a herd of dairy cows was hit, killing some and severely injuring others. [47] Geography [ edit ] Boundaries [ edit ] The Avon Gorge, the historic boundary between Gloucestershire and Somerset, and also Mercia and Wessex; Somerset is to the left You can park at Kilve Beach Car Park and walk from here to the beach; you’ll be able to enjoy some incredible views! Dunster

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It has a beautiful viaduct and charming nature scenes. You can stay at the Best Western here if you want a countryside break! Places to visit in Somerset: Sedgemoor and Mendips Brean Somerset". Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History. Archived from the original on 13 June 2006 . Retrieved 28 May 2006. Private Records – Armed Forces; Business; County Council; District authorities; Education; Landed estate and family; Manorial; Newspapers; Other; Parish; Private family;Probate; Societies or voluntary organisations; Solicitors and land agents

Frequently Asked Questions". Mendip Hills AONB. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011 . Retrieved 10 July 2011. Wellington - Not to be confused with the city of Wellington in New Zealand, Wellington is a small industrial town near Taunton in Somerset. Wellington Map. History and research (Report). Stanton Drew stone circles and cove. English Heritage. Archived from the original on 25 May 2015 . Retrieved 26 May 2015. The Clergy of the Church of England Database 1540-1835 - "launched in 1999 and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, makes available and searchable the principal records of clerical careers from over 50 archives in England and Wales with the aim of providing coverage of as many clerical lives as possible from the Reformation to the mid-nineteenth century........."The usefulness of the canals was short-lived, though some have now been restored for recreation. The 19th century also saw the construction of railways to and through Somerset. The county was served by five pre-1923 Grouping railway companies: the Great Western Railway (GWR); [144] [145] a branch of the Midland Railway (MR) to Bath Green Park (and another one to Bristol); [146] the S&DJR, [145] [147] [148] and the London & South Western Railway (L&SWR). [145] [149] Bath & North East Somerset Green Belt Review" (PDF). www.bathnes.gov.uk. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 September 2017 . Retrieved 12 January 2018. Exmoor National Park Facts and Figures". Exmoor National Park. 15 June 2015 . Retrieved 12 September 2016.