WELLS, England

Bristol Mike · February 18th, 2012, 06:33 PM

WELLS, England

Country: England
County: Somerset
Population
- City: 10,406

On Thursday, I ventured into the depths of Somerset to the delightful city of Wells.

Wells is a cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, England, on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Although the population recorded in the 2001 census is 10,406, it has had city status since 1205. It is the second smallest English city in terms of area and population after the City of London although, unlike the latter, Wells is not part of a larger metropolitan conurbation, and is consequently described in some sources as being England's smallest city..

The name Wells derives from the three wells dedicated to Saint Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral. There was a small Roman settlement around the wells, but its importance grew under the Saxons when King Ine of Wessex founded a minster church in 704, around which the settlement grew. Wells became a trading centre and involved in cloth making before its involvement in both the English Civil War and the Monmouth Rebellion during the 17th century. In the 19th century, transport infrastructure improved with stations on three different railway lines.

See what you make of it.

Bristol Mike · February 18th, 2012, 06:38 PM

This first area is around Priest Row and St. Cuthbert's Street. The name of the latter is associated with the shown church, a lovely little place with a surprisingly bright interior. The end of St. Cuthbert's Street becomes the High Street which will be shown in the next update.

DanielFigFoz · February 18th, 2012, 06:58 PM

Very very nice

***christos-greece*** · February 19th, 2012, 10:37 AM

Indeed very nice photos from Wells, Mike

Bristol Mike · February 19th, 2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DanielFigFoz

Very very nice

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Originally Posted by christos-greece

Indeed very nice photos from Wells, Mike

Thanks very much for your comments guys. Much appreciated!

yubnub · February 19th, 2012, 04:28 PM

excellent photos, im looking forward to the ones of the Cathedral

Bristol Mike · February 19th, 2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by yubnub

excellent photos, im looking forward to the ones of the Cathedral

Hey thanks! Yep the Cathedral ones will be up after this update, and you can see the Cathedral poking out above the High Street here.

Bristol Mike · February 19th, 2012, 04:49 PM

St. Cuthbert’s Street becomes the High Street at a busy junction. Unfortunately the High Street isn’t pedestrianised so I was faced with the familiar problem of vehicles ruining the otherwise picturesque look of the town. Nevertheless, at the top of end of the High Street, one emerges into Market Square, overlooked by the Cathedral to one corner, the arched entrance to the Bishop’s Palace in the middle, and the City Hall on the other side. One also finds the National Trust office here alongside quaint little shops and traditional pubs, inside one of which I had lunch. Enjoy!

MaxouDeNantes · February 20th, 2012, 12:45 AM

So charming little England town

cardiff · February 20th, 2012, 04:00 AM

Lovely place, great pics.

Linguine · February 20th, 2012, 08:42 AM

beautiful and charming place Wells is, thanks for sharing your pics...

Student4life · February 20th, 2012, 10:39 AM

Looks wonderful !

Bristol Mike · February 20th, 2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxouDeNantes

So charming little England town

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardiff

Lovely place, great pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linguine

beautiful and charming place Wells is, thanks for sharing your pics...

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Originally Posted by Student4life

Looks wonderful !

Thanks for all your comments guys! Much appreciated.

yubnub · February 21st, 2012, 01:58 AM

such a fantastic little city, i visited a few times when i lived in Bath a few years ago. Now if I want to visit i either have to look at your photos or watch hot fuzz!

capricorn2000 · February 21st, 2012, 11:47 AM

wow, this is one classic example of an English town.
thanks a lot for the photo tour which I really enjoyed.

Bristol Mike · February 21st, 2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by yubnub

such a fantastic little city, i visited a few times when i lived in Bath a few years ago. Now if I want to visit i either have to look at your photos or watch hot fuzz!

It is isn't it. Haha, yes there is a plaque on the wall of the pub overlooking Mrket Square noting that film. I didn't realise at the time of watching it.

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Originally Posted by capricorn2000

wow, this is one classic example of an English town.
thanks a lot for the photo tour which I really enjoyed.

Thanks for the compliment mate. More to come.

Bristol Mike · February 21st, 2012, 08:15 PM

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Bristol Mike · February 22nd, 2012, 10:52 AM

Here is a brief update to help get to the next page, showing the Bishop's Palace.

It is adjacent to Wells Cathedral and has been the home of the Bishops of the Diocese of Bath and Wells for 800 years. Part of the buildings are still used as a residence by the current bishop, however much of the palace is now used for public functions. The palace was used as a location for some of the scenes in the 2007 film Hot Fuzz.

Bristol Mike · February 24th, 2012, 12:24 PM

Any thoughts, comments or questions before the next lot come up?

madonnagirl · February 25th, 2012, 11:00 PM

indeed, an old charming English town.
there is that distict characteristic of the old English architecture.

February 18th, 2012, 06:33 PM	#1
Bristol Mike Rain + Cold = England Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 4,036 Likes (Received): 218	WELLS, England WELLS, England Country: England County: Somerset Population - City: 10,406 On Thursday, I ventured into the depths of Somerset to the delightful city of Wells. Wells is a cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, England, on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Although the population recorded in the 2001 census is 10,406, it has had city status since 1205. It is the second smallest English city in terms of area and population after the City of London although, unlike the latter, Wells is not part of a larger metropolitan conurbation, and is consequently described in some sources as being England's smallest city.. The name Wells derives from the three wells dedicated to Saint Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral. There was a small Roman settlement around the wells, but its importance grew under the Saxons when King Ine of Wessex founded a minster church in 704, around which the settlement grew. Wells became a trading centre and involved in cloth making before its involvement in both the English Civil War and the Monmouth Rebellion during the 17th century. In the 19th century, transport infrastructure improved with stations on three different railway lines. See what you make of it. __________________ Ongoing Photo Threads: MADRID - YEAR ABROAD Recent/New Photo Threads: BURGOS, ARANJUEZ, SEGOVIA, CARDIFF, LONDON More Photo Threads Here

February 18th, 2012, 06:38 PM	#2
Bristol Mike Rain + Cold = England Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 4,036 Likes (Received): 218	This first area is around Priest Row and St. Cuthbert's Street. The name of the latter is associated with the shown church, a lovely little place with a surprisingly bright interior. The end of St. Cuthbert's Street becomes the High Street which will be shown in the next update. __________________ Ongoing Photo Threads: MADRID - YEAR ABROAD Recent/New Photo Threads: BURGOS, ARANJUEZ, SEGOVIA, CARDIFF, LONDON More Photo Threads Here

February 19th, 2012, 10:37 AM	#4
*christos-greece* Moderator! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 73,857 Likes (Received): 3626	Indeed very nice photos from Wells, Mike __________________ Urban Showcase: Athens Kalamata Trikala Thessaloniki Cityscapes: Paris Barcelona Dubai, U.A.E. Monte Carlo, Monaco General photography: Castles of France - Chateau de France and, since May of '08: Greece!

February 19th, 2012, 04:49 PM	#8
Bristol Mike Rain + Cold = England Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 4,036 Likes (Received): 218	St. Cuthbert’s Street becomes the High Street at a busy junction. Unfortunately the High Street isn’t pedestrianised so I was faced with the familiar problem of vehicles ruining the otherwise picturesque look of the town. Nevertheless, at the top of end of the High Street, one emerges into Market Square, overlooked by the Cathedral to one corner, the arched entrance to the Bishop’s Palace in the middle, and the City Hall on the other side. One also finds the National Trust office here alongside quaint little shops and traditional pubs, inside one of which I had lunch. Enjoy! __________________ Ongoing Photo Threads: MADRID - YEAR ABROAD Recent/New Photo Threads: BURGOS, ARANJUEZ, SEGOVIA, CARDIFF, LONDON More Photo Threads Here

February 20th, 2012, 04:00 AM	#10
cardiff Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cardiff, Portsmouth Posts: 7,357 Likes (Received): 169	Lovely place, great pics. __________________ My photo threads Master thread of UK cities and towns - Istanbul - Chicago, niagra Falls and Toronto - Vienna - Budapest - Frankfurt - London, NewYork and QM2 - London and Paris

February 18th, 2012, 06:58 PM	#3
DanielFigFoz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Figueira da Foz / London Posts: 3,825 Likes (Received): 116	Very very nice

February 19th, 2012, 04:28 PM	#6
yubnub Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 644 Likes (Received): 128	excellent photos, im looking forward to the ones of the Cathedral

February 20th, 2012, 12:45 AM	#9
MaxouDeNantes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 98 Likes (Received): 3	So charming little England town

February 20th, 2012, 08:42 AM	#11
Linguine leisure cook Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bacolod Uptown East Posts: 10,123 Likes (Received): 1210	beautiful and charming place Wells is, thanks for sharing your pics... __________________ *Bacolod:* "Culinary destination par excellence"

February 20th, 2012, 10:39 AM	#12
Student4life Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 812 Likes (Received): 23	Looks wonderful !

February 21st, 2012, 01:58 AM	#14
yubnub Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 644 Likes (Received): 128	such a fantastic little city, i visited a few times when i lived in Bath a few years ago. Now if I want to visit i either have to look at your photos or watch hot fuzz!

February 21st, 2012, 11:47 AM	#15
capricorn2000 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: vancouver Posts: 3,375 Likes (Received): 1532	wow, this is one classic example of an English town. thanks a lot for the photo tour which I really enjoyed. __________________ My Threads:Vancouver/NewYorkCity/LasVegas/SEATTLE-Washington/PORTLAND-Oregon/ Nanaimo/ TravelPhotosUpdate/ VancouverPrideParade/ VancouverWinterOlympics/ SomeEuropeanCities 1985/

February 21st, 2012, 08:15 PM	#17
Bristol Mike Rain + Cold = England Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 4,036 Likes (Received): 218	-delete- __________________ Ongoing Photo Threads: MADRID - YEAR ABROAD Recent/New Photo Threads: BURGOS, ARANJUEZ, SEGOVIA, CARDIFF, LONDON More Photo Threads Here Last edited by Bristol Mike; February 22nd, 2012 at 10:51 AM.

February 22nd, 2012, 10:52 AM	#18
Bristol Mike Rain + Cold = England Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 4,036 Likes (Received): 218	Here is a brief update to help get to the next page, showing the Bishop's Palace. It is adjacent to Wells Cathedral and has been the home of the Bishops of the Diocese of Bath and Wells for 800 years. Part of the buildings are still used as a residence by the current bishop, however much of the palace is now used for public functions. The palace was used as a location for some of the scenes in the 2007 film Hot Fuzz. __________________ Ongoing Photo Threads: MADRID - YEAR ABROAD Recent/New Photo Threads: BURGOS, ARANJUEZ, SEGOVIA, CARDIFF, LONDON More Photo Threads Here

February 24th, 2012, 12:24 PM	#19
Bristol Mike Rain + Cold = England Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 4,036 Likes (Received): 218	Any thoughts, comments or questions before the next lot come up? __________________ Ongoing Photo Threads: MADRID - YEAR ABROAD Recent/New Photo Threads: BURGOS, ARANJUEZ, SEGOVIA, CARDIFF, LONDON More Photo Threads Here

February 25th, 2012, 11:00 PM	#20
madonnagirl Materially Yours Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 370 Likes (Received): 22	indeed, an old charming English town. there is that distict characteristic of the old English architecture. __________________ *Smile! And Be Happy As Life Is Too Short To Spend In Being Sad.*

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