Exploring Wells Market Place, UK
Exploring Wells Market Place, UK
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City in England
Wells is a cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Although the population recorded in the 2011 census was only 10,536, and with a built-up area of just 3.245 square kilometers, Wells has had city status since medieval times, because of the presence of Wells Cathedral.
Often described as England's smallest city, it is second only to the City of London in area and population, though not part of a larger urban agglomeration. Wells is named from three wells dedicated to Saint Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral.
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Tour of Wells City on Market Day . . .
Wonderful afternoon in Wells Somerset on Wednesday the 19th September 2012, went on a city tour with a very charismatic tour guide. If you would like to know more about the places and buildings in the video, contact Wells Walking Tours and take the tour yourself, you won't regret it . . .
Tenbury Wells Market Town in Worcestershire
A brief look around the Town
Places to see in ( Wells - UK )
Places to see in ( Wells - UK )
Wells is a cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Wells has had city status since medieval times, because of the presence of Wells Cathedral. Often described as England's smallest city, Wells is second only to the City of London in area and population, though not part of a larger urban agglomeration.
Wells is named from three wells dedicated to Saint Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral. A small Roman settlement surrounded them, which grew in importance and size under the Anglo-Saxons when King Ine of Wessex founded a minster church there in 704. The community became a trading centre based on cloth making and Wells is notable for its 17th century involvement in both the English Civil War and Monmouth Rebellion. In the 19th century, transport infrastructure improved with stations on three different railway lines. However, since 1964 the city has been without a railway link.
The cathedral and the associated religious and medieval architectural history provide much of the employment. The city of Wells has a variety of sporting and cultural activities and houses several schools including The Blue School, a state coeducational comprehensive school that was founded in 1641, and the independent Wells Cathedral School, that was founded possibly as early as 909 and is one of the five established musical schools for school-age children in the United Kingdom. The historic architecture of the city has also been used as a location for filming an increasing number of movies and television programmes.
Wells lies at the foot of the southern escarpment of the Mendip Hills where they meet the Somerset Levels. The hills are largely made of carboniferous limestone, which is quarried at several nearby sites. In the 1960s, the tallest mast in the region, the Mendip UHF television transmitter, was installed on Pen Hill above Wells, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from the centre the city.
Wells is situated at the junction of three numbered routes. The A39 goes north-east to Bath and south-west to Glastonbury and Bridgwater. The A371 goes north-west to Cheddar and east to Shepton Mallet. The B3139 goes west to Highbridge and north-east to Radstock. Wells is served by FirstGroup bus services to Bristol, Bristol Temple Meads, Bath, Frome, Shepton Mallet, Yeovil, Street, Bridgwater, Taunton, Burnham on Sea and Weston-super-Mare, as well as providing some local service. Some National Express coach services call at Wells. The bus station is in Princes Road. The Mendip Way and Monarch's Way long-distance footpaths pass through the city, as does National Cycle Route 3.
Webberbus connects Wells to Weston-super-Mare, Highbridge and Bridgwater.
Wells had two stations which were closed by the Beeching Axe in the 1960s such as Wells (Tucker Street) railway station and Wells (Priory Road) railway station. The nearest head of steel is located on the East Somerset Railway at Mendip Vale. Wells and Mendip Museum includes many historical artefacts from the city and surrounding Mendip Hills. Wells is part of the West Country Carnival circuit.
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The Wells Cathedral Clock, Wells, England - 1390 CE
May 22, 2015
We visited the Wells Cathedral and as we came upon the Clock we noticed that we had to wait only 2 minutes to see this very ancient clock strike the quarter hour.
We watched the four knights on horses jousting around in tournament.
The Wells Clock is circa 1390 CE and is one of the oldest medieval clock faces in the world.
The Wells Cathedral clock is an astronomical clock in the north transept of Wells Cathedral, England.
It was made by Peter Lightfoot, a monk at the Abbey.
Wells in Somerset UK bikecam
An introduction to the smallest city in the world. The cathedral town of Wells in Somerset
Starting at the top of Vicars Close, the oldest residential street in Europe, if not the world, dating back to the 14 century!
Cycling down College green into Chamberlin st then left into the market, thru the arch leading to the Bishops Palace then down along the moat, along Sliver street finishing with starlings in the landscape on my way home.
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Wells Market day
Wells, England's outdoor market day, with the great Wells Cathedral in the background.
Wells, England: Medieval Center and Cathedral
More info about travel to Wells: The wonderfully preserved city of Wells, England, is dominated by its glorious Gothic cathedral. The city's charming center is surrounded by medieval architecture.
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WELLS CATHEDRAL SOMERSET UK
Wells Cathedral is set in the medieval heart of England’s smallest city and is the earliest English cathedral to be built in the Gothic style. The current building was erected between the 12th and 15th centuries and is a significant landmark in Somerset and the South West.
Paul Clegg at Wells Market
Wells - wonderful market, wonderful people
Bishop's Palace and Wells Market Place
Finally, towards the end of my run on Staurday the 19th March 2011, having returned from the Windsor Hill tunnels via Ham Woods, Croscombe, Dinder, Dulcote and the Bishop's Fields. Video starts near the moat at the Palace, then through the market and along Sadler Street to the Jubilee Way and Lovers' Walk.
Arriving in beautiful Wells
We have arrived in Wells, England. Take a first look around the Premier Inn and a first look at Wells.
Wells, Somerset. The smallest city in the United Kingdom.
A day out to Wells city, Somerset????????. The smallest city in the United Kingdom. Beautiful place to go to for a little window shopping, have something for lunch and a tea or two. Great historical place to go with a very English feel part of the county. Reserved some old historical building. Have a sat down on the benches inside the Cathedral watching those little birds flying around the trees, and also feeding the ducks and duckling in the pond. Refreshing place to unwind or having a picnic.
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Wells - Driving Into Bishops Palace
Driving into the medieval city of Wells (Somerset), through the Market Place and the Bishop's Eye, across the drawbridge into the Palace, to play croquet on the Bishop's lawn.
Market Day in Wells - 22 March 2017
Various footage from Market Day in Wells, as well as inside Wells Cathedral.
'The Crown At Wells' (formerly a 15th Century Coaching Inn) - Wells, Somerset, UK
'The Crown At wells' Inn - Wells, Somerset UK
This former 15th-century coaching inn offers en-suite accommodation, free WiFi and free parking on site. The Crown is situated in the heart of Wells, in Somerset and William Penn once preached there in 1695. Rooms at The Crown at Wells, Somerset are traditional in style, and some have old wooden beams. Each has Egyptian cotton bed sheets, facilities for making tea and coffee, and a TV. Anton’s Bistro restaurant serves local produce in a variety of dishes and has a wide range of wines to choose from. Local ales and wines are served in the Penn Bar, and there is a courtyard that has parasols for sunny days and outside heaters for colder weather. The property is close to Wells Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace, where there is an exclusive special discount for Crown guests. Bicycle and walking routes are in the immediate area and maps are available from reception. Guests can enjoy walking tours of Wells and Hot Fuzz, available upon request and subject to availability.
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Bishops Palace + Vicars Close at Wells
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Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral in Somerset, England.
The Chapters House, Meeting room for the Canons of Bath & Wells. The Wells Astronomical Clock, Wells Market Place and Town Hall.