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Shepton Mallet is a delightful mixture of old and new; a
combination of ancient market town and modern industrial community,
nestling in a fold towards the western edge of the Mendip
Hills.
With a population of some
8,000 residents Shepton Mallet is an ideal centre from which to visit the
region's many and varied tourist attractions. Notable among the town's
many features of interest is the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul,
the architectural history of the building is a challenging puzzle to those
interested in the development of churches. The 50-foot high Market Cross
in the centre of the town dates from 1500, and nearby is a remnant of The
Shambles, a 15th century covered market stall. A thriving outdoor market
is still held around the Market Cross every Friday.
Take a good look around this site and see
what Shepton Mallet has to offer.
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Alan Williams, who is a Shepton Mallet resident and until recently was
the Shepton Mallet reporter for the Mid-Somerset Series of Newspapers,
is running in the Flora London Marathon on April 18th. He is aiming to
raise £10,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Check out his website
and follow his training diary, preparations
and learn a little more about Cystic Fibrosis. You will also see how far
he has to go to achieve his target and also get an opportunity to sponsor him. |
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