Taunton - the local centre of Somerset

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Taunton is the biggest town in Somerset and a good base for exploring more of Somerset, especially the countryside. Somerset is well-known for its links to agriculture. In Somerset there is a big produce of apple cider and also cheddar cheese has its origin in Somerset, namely in the town of Cheddar :o)

The county has created the "Taunton Heritage Trail" which leads you to some of the historic most interesting places and buildings in Taunton. Earlier this year I went on a photo tour following the heritage trail and here is the result...

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Photos

Tudor Tavern
Built more than 400 years ago, the Tudor house is one of Taunton's oldest buildings.

Taunton Castle
Taunton Castle has a history of being the Bishop's Hall and prison but is now a regional museum for Somerset.

Gray's Almshouses
Gray's Almshouses were founded in 1635. Almshouses were a charitable invention, built by to house poor people, typically elderly.

Bath Place
Bath place has many small independent shops. Its history goes probably back to the Middle Ages where it was one of the main routes into the market town of Taunton.

Bridge
Bridge built in the 19th century.

Small street
A small street in the heart of Taunton. However, it is easy to miss this wonderful motive on the trail.

Comments

[hanne kruse]

Taunton
Thanks for your comments. Taunton is lovely! The town does not have so many old interesting buildings as e.g. Exeter but certainly has its own charm. I hope you get a nice holiday!