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Read more about the article The Church of All Saints

The Church of All Saints

  • Post author:jim@wearechain.co.uk
  • Post published:December 6, 2021
  • Post category:History

Church of All Saints This English Perpendicular church has 12th-century origins but was rebuilt in the late 15th century. The East window of the chancel is one of the best…

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Read more about the article Great Bow Bridge

Great Bow Bridge

  • Post author:jim@wearechain.co.uk
  • Post published:December 6, 2021
  • Post category:History

Great Bow Bridge At this important crossing of the River Parrett, there have been bridges here since Roman times. The one you see today was built in 1844, to allow…

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Read more about the article The Town Hall

The Town Hall

  • Post author:jim@wearechain.co.uk
  • Post published:December 6, 2021
  • Post category:History

The Town Hall Built in 1733, and still serving what is considered the smallest town in the UK, this is the oldest still-functioning town hall in the west country. Gallery…

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Read more about the article The Hanging Chapel

The Hanging Chapel

  • Post author:jim@wearechain.co.uk
  • Post published:December 6, 2021
  • Post category:History

The Hanging Chapel Sitting atop the medieval east gate of the town, is the Hanging Chapel. Once a chantry chapel, a grammar school, a museum and, for the last century…

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