This week we visit the town of Frome located at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills, 13 miles south of Bath.
In April 2010 a large hoard of third-century Roman coins was unearthed in a field near the town. From AD 950 to 1650, Frome was larger than Bath and originally grew due to the wool and cloth industry. It later diversified into metal-working and printing, although these have declined. The town grew substantially in the 20th century but still retains a very large number of listed buildings, and most of the centre falls within a conservation area.
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What a fascinating post for the F Day! I always love learning about these places and their history is always amazing to me because we're still such a "young" country in comparison! Love your photos and the history you've included! Hope you're enjoying a great week!
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Fascinating! I know Caerleon in Wales has a major Roman museum and an amphitheatre...lots of ancient history around there. Hope you have a fun-filled week,
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ABCW Team
What a charming town! A few years ago we were in Bath and I loved it, but we didn't go to Frome, more is the pity!
ReplyDeleteFascinating post and great shots from Frome.
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ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
Wonderful historical place.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely town. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteDonna - ABC Team
these places are beautiful.
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Nice place this one and traditional too!! Loved the Tourist Information Center!! Its so very different and so interesting, love the structure itself.
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Thank you for the photo tour of Frome. I love the musuem building!
ReplyDeleteHelenMac, ABC Wednesday Team
Wonderful tour of a very lovely old town. i would love to visit there one day.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely town - thank you for the tour and the wonderful photos with narrative. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks positively French! How lovely :-)
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