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Wells Cathedral: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wells04,Cathedral.jpgAuthor: Schnobby
Wells is a cathedral city in Somerset, England. It has a population of 10,400 people (2012 estimate), and is the smallest city in England after the City of London.
Wells is one of the oldest cities in England. It gained its city status as far back as 1205. The city began as a Roman settlement. After the Romans pulled out, rule of Wells went to the Saxons whose king Ine of Wessex established a minster church there in AD 704. It grews into the seat of the local bishopric which was later transferred to Bath, England.
Wells received its city charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1589. It had its city status confirmed and formalized by Queen Elizabeth II by letters patent in 1974. Today the city is a domestic tourist destination on account of its long history and local attractions.
Main street of Wells, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wells_main_street_02.jpgAuthor: Olaf Tausch
Visiting Wells
The nearest major city from Wells is Bristol. You can fly there and then catch a bus from Bristol to Wells. If you are coming from London by car, take the M4 motorway to Bristol and then continue on the A37 road followed by the A39 road to Wells.Places of Interest in Wells
- Wells and Mendip Museum: Museum located next to Wells Cathedral. It provides details on the history of the city and surrounding region, with displays of Stone Age and Iron Age artifacts, among others.
- Wells Cathedral: Seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, the cathedral was built between 1175 and 1490.
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