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Porlock Church

St Dubricius church in Porlock dates back to the 13th century, although much reconstruction was carried out in the 15th century. It is a Grade I listed building. One reason for the unusual appeara…

Quantock Savings Bank

Instituted in 1817, like it says! One of the founders was Thomas Poole, an associate of Samuel Coleridge who also lived on Lime Street. The bank was taken over in the 1900s and this is all that rema…

Top award for local retail site

A new online business selling goods made in Somerset has won an e-commerce award. Top award for local retail site This is Somerset, on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:42:20 -0700 A new online business selling goods made in Somerset has won an e-commerce award. Former Mendip District Council business development read more…

Get dressed up for Halloween party

A fancy dress competition will be one of the highlights of a Halloween party for the children of all Flourish tenants in the… Yeovil pub raises nearly £1500 for charity This is Somerset, on Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:26:47 -0700 The Arrow Halloween party coincided with the cheque presentation. St. read more…