Glastonbury Abbey, St Mary's Chapel doorway picture

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This essayist and poet is best known for his 'Dictionery of the English Language', published in 1755

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This Day in British History

13 February, 1689

William and Mary jointly crowned monarchs of England

Only the previous day Parliament declared a Declaration of Rights, making James II's constitutional reforms illegal

Monarch Mayhem

This king rebuilt Westminster Abbey as a shrine to Edward the Confessor

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Accommodation

Somerset

The Granary

Taunton
Self catering cottage

Converted Barn & Manor house (listed property) in idyllic countryside to sleep 2 to 30. The Old Mill & The Granary with adjacent indoor … more >>
Sleeps 8

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Somerset

Bramley Cottage

Lympsham
Self catering cottage

Very comfortable open plan sitting room with well equipped kitchen and dining area. Two double bedrooms both with ensuite shower room/WC. more >>
Sleeps 4

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Yeovil (Hotel)

Travelodge Yeovil Podimore

Located A303, 6 miles north of Yeovil, this Travelodge provides guests with contemporary quality accommodation with spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities and free parking, which all make Travelodges terrific value. more >>

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Axbridge (Hotel)

Webbington Hotel & Country Club

Situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills overlooking the picturesque hamlet of Loxton, the hotel offers the very best in comfort and cuisine. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and floodlit tennis courts. The hotel is an ideal touring base for Cheddar, … more >>