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Aerial view of Wells, Somerset

Wells

Wells is a cathedral city in Somerset, on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Though the town has but 10,000 souls or thereabouts, it is a city and has held that status since 1205; one of the smallest cities in Britain.

The name Wells derives from the three wells dedicated to St Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral. The cathedral and the beauty of the associated historical architecture have made Wells a tourist destination, which provides much of the city's employment. (Read more)