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Taunton - the local centre of Somerset

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November 21st 2008
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 ... read more

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