A coin hoard found in 2006 is a striking reminder of the terrible damage the Civil War did to ordinary people's lives.
The first bishop of Wells, Athelm, was recorded in 909, so in 2009 the diocese celebrated 1100 years of history.
Stogursey, being a very large and populous parish had several mills.
Although not recorded until 1204 Stogursey Castle was presumably built before 1166 when William de Curci III, lord of Stogursey held a barony of 27
The Somerset Heritage Centre was built in 2010 on a huge brownfield site in the Silk Mills area of Taunton in the parish of Norton Fitzwarren.
Apothecaries and surgeons were based in Dunster from at least the early 17th century, serving the area around as well as Dunster itself, so it is n
As Castle Cary grew and developed as a small industrial and market town, a number of shops and services provided for the needs of its inhabitants.
Castle Cary's market seems never to have been a success despite numerous charters and revivals.
Dunster's tourist trade has a long history. The Luttrell Arms was created with tourists in mind in 1779.
In 1762 the parish agreed, on the encouragement of the clergy, to provide a fire engine paid for out of the church rate with Ansford contributing.[
