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Taunton ( / ˈtɔːntən /) is the county town of Somerset, England. It is a market town and has a minster church. Its population in 2011 was 64,621. [2] . Its thousand-year history includes a 10th-century monastic foundation, owned by the Bishops of Winchester, which was rebuilt as Taunton Castle by the Normans in the 12th century.
Taunton is a bustling, forward-looking town with excellent amenities, a good selection of independent and high street shops, distinctive restaurants, cafes and attractions, and a wealth of history, all whilst being surrounded by picturesque countryside.
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Description. As befits a County Town, Taunton is steeped in history and has much to entertain our visitors, from the superb Somerset Museum in the remnants of the castle to the Cricket Ground and Racecourse. A centre for Arts and Culture, it has shops, cafes, restaurants, riverside walks and a weekly Farmers’ Market.
Britain Express photographer David Ross explores the historic Somerset town of Taunton, with a town history, beautiful photos, what to see, and accommodation guide.
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