The county of Somerset can trace its origins back to Anglo-Saxon England, when it was a distinct part of the kingdom of Wessex, although the history of its peoples stretches back much further. Much of the county is agricultural and its wealth in the Middle Ages is seen today in Wells Cathedral, churches and the remains of abbeys. The north-east of the county was also a coal-mining area and Bridgwater became an important port in the Industrial Revolution. Today the county is as well known for the annual Glastonbury Festival as it is for its many tourist attractions. In 50 Gems of Somerset, author Andrew Powell-Thomas explores the many places and their history that make this part of the south-west of England so special. It includes Roman remains, castles, magnificent houses and churches, and historic towns, as well as present-day festivals and events. There is also a living heritage of military, transport and industry and natural attractions that include moors, hills, coastline, parks and many other treasures. Alongside the justly famous sites such as Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole the author includes many lesser-known gems that are equally deserving of attention.
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50 Gems of Somerset
The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places
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- Cover
- Map
- Introduction
- 1. Barrington Court
- 2. Bath
- 3. Brean Down
- 4. Brent Knoll
- 5. Bridgwater
- 6. Bridgwater & Taunton Canal
- 7. Bridgwater Carnival
- 8. Burnham-on-Sea
- 9. Burrow Mump
- 10. Cadbury Castle
- 11. Cheddar Gorge
- 12. Chew Valley Lake
- 13. Churchstanton
- 14. Cleeve Abbey
- 15. Clevedon
- 16. Donyatt
- 17. Dunster Castle
- 18. Exmoor Heritage Coast
- 19. Exmoor National Park
- 20. Farleigh Hungerford Castle
- 21. Fleet Air Arm Museum
- 22. Fyne Court
- 23. Glastonbury Abbey
- 24. Glastonbury Festival
- 25. Glastonbury Tor
- 26. Haynes International Motor Museum
- 27. Hestercombe House
- 28. Kilve
- 29. Mells Village
- 30. Mendip Hills
- 31. Minehead
- 32. Montacute House
- 33. Muchelney Abbey
- 34. Museum of Somerset
- 35. Nunney Castle
- 36. Pawlett Hams
- 37. Prior Park
- 38. Quantock Hills
- 39. Roman Baths at Bath
- 40. Shepton Mallet
- 41. Steep Holm
- 42. Stogursey Castle
- 43. Taunton
- 44. Wellington Monument
- 45. Wells
- 46. West Somerset Railway
- 47. Westhay
- 48. Weston-super-Mare
- 49. Westonzoyland
- 50. Wookey Hole
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
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