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Taunton Town Tours: Industrial Taunton

By South West Heritage Trust

Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of trade and industry.

Location

The Museum of Somerset

Castle Green Taunton TA1 4AA United Kingdom

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About this event

Community • Historic

A hundred years ago Taunton was still a manufacturing town with many factories and foundries. On this volunteer-led tour we will visit a variety of these previously industrial sites discussing the role of key industries such as cloth working, silk manufacturing and the shirt and collar factories. The development of structures to support the workers will also be explored including alms houses, shops, schools and the YMCA.

Walking duration approximately 2hrs.

The tour will start at the Museum of Somerset.

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South West Heritage Trust

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