Yeovil, Somerset travel information
Yeovil Somerset England
Yeovil is a busy market town with a history that can be traced back as far as the Bronze Age. Plenty of Roman remains have certainly been discovered in the area, including coins and pottery, especially around the site the old Roman road.
However, more is known about its later history, including its thriving time during the 14th century, when it was an important producer of leather gloves and had many tanneries. Later it became best known for its flax that was then spun and woven into fabric for making sails.
The area now boasts great modern leisure facilities including the Octagon and Swan theatres and the popular Goldenstones Pool and Leisure Centre. Theres also a dry ski slope, an arts centre and a multi-screen cinema, making Yeovil a great place to live and work. Whilst in contrast the surrounding area, especially to the south of the region, is mainly made up of scenic farmland and orchards, much of which are dedicated to the growing of apples that are then made into locally brewed cider.
A site not to be missed in
Yeovil is the towns stunning St Johns church that is a
very early example of Perpendicular Gothic architecture. The
church has many interesting features including a copper
lectern and depictions of African masks dating to the
Crusades.
