A-Z of Taunton: Places-People-History

Taunton has always had a special and significant place in Somerset's history. Lying on the River Tone between the Quantock, Blackdown and Brendon Hills in an area known as the Vale of Taunton, what began as a Saxon village called Tone Tun (‘tone’ meaning river, ‘tun’ meaning farm or enclosure) is now the county town of Somerset. Along with its rise in importance and stature comes an enthralling history, and the streets are lined with many fine architectural features and beautiful heritage s...