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The Paul family have run their business of caring for buildings in Wells for over 150 years since the late 1800s

Basil Powell Shoes
Wells has had a shoe shop at the top of Broad Street since 1863, first run by the George family then by Clarks of Street before it was sold

Leon the Barber
Leon Tooze started work as a barber back in 1959, he is still going strong with no plans to retire.

Fisher Family Jewellery Shop
The shop was founded in 1919 by Leon Fisher, the great grandfather of the present boss Marcus, in the premises now occupied by Specsavers. L

Edgar Wright Director of Hot Fuzz (17)
Film director Edgar Wright a student of Wells Blue School (1985-92) was director of the movie Hot Fuzz that was filmed in Wells

W.G. Grace Visit (16)
English cricket legend W.G. Grace played on what is now the Wells Recreation Ground in 1867, and was out for a mere three runs.
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