Compiled from articles originally published by Charles Knight / SDUK
[the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge "Penny magazine" 1833-1848]
A 62 page book, supplied as a PDF document on CD-ROM.
Contents:
Articles describing 30 Market Towns of Somerset, varying from one paragraph to several pages in length.
Towns described:
Axbridge, Bath, Bedminster, Bridgewater, Bruton, Castle Cary, Chard, Cheddar, Crewkerne, Dulverton, Dunster, Frome, Glastonbury, Ilchester, Ilminster, Langport, Milborne Port, Milverton, Minehead, Shepton Mallet, Somerton, South Petherton, Taunton, Watchet, Wellington, Wells, Weston-super-Mare, Wincanton, Wiveliscombe, Yeovil, Notable Villages
Details include historical events, industries, population numbers, markets, churches, schools and a contemporary description of the towns.
Especially contains interesting in-depth descriptions of Bath, Bridgewater, Glastonbury, Taunton and Wells.