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The blue plaque outside The City Arms in Wells

Celebratory Plaques

Wells is home to many fascinating buildings, people and businesses including The Swan Hotel (which hosted Winston Churchill), the Conduit water fountain which dates back to 1779 and the site of the Bloody Assizes where 542 people were convicted in one day for rebellion.

 

Wells Civic Society has recorded many enthralling pieces of the city’s history with celebratory plaques, modelled on the much-loved English Heritage Blue Plaques. Notable local people, businesses and places are recognised with Blue Plaques, historic buildings and streets are marked with Architectural Plaques, and businesses are awarded Indoor Plaques. 

 

Visitors and local people can follow the Trail Map to explore Wells’ historical buildings, or click on the map below to find out more.

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Notable local people, businesses and places are recognised with Blue Plaques

The Architectural Plaque at the Liberty, Wells

Historic buildings and streets are marked with Architectural Plaques.

The Indoor Plaque awarded to the Rock House Dental Practice, Wells

Much loved businesses that support our local community are celebrated with our Indoor Plaques.

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