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Taunton's History (1827 words) |
 | From the 13th century Taunton was famous for its wool industry and by the 15th century wool from the town was being exported to France through Lyme Regis. |
 | In 1935 Taunton was made the county town instead of Weston Super Mare, an indication that Taunton was growing in size and importance. |
 | Taunton's night life also utilizes the natural streetscape and provides a pub and club circuit that ensures that you'll always be seen at the right place at the right time. |
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Taunton - encyclopedia article about Taunton. (2006 words) |
 | Taunton is the county town A county town is the 'capital' of a county in the United Kingdom or Ireland. |
 | Taunton parish A parish is a type of administrative subdivision. |
 | and Staplegrove Staplegrove is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated in the northern suburbs of Taunton in the Taunton Deane district. |