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Taunton (
The
History
The town name derives from "Town on the
A monastery was founded before 904.
In 1451, during the
The town lacked a charter of incorporation until 1627.[11] This was renewed in 1677, but lapsed in 1792 due to vacancies in the corporate body, and was not reincorporated until 1877. The medieval fairs and markets (a weekly market remains) were celebrated for the sale of woollen cloth called "Tauntons" made in the town. On the decline of the woollen industry in the west of England, silk-weaving was introduced at the end of the 18th century.[19]
In 1839 the Grand Western Canal reached Taunton, aiding southward trade,[20] which was enhanced by the arrival of the railway in 1842.[3]
A permanent military presence came to Jellalabad Barracks in 1881.[21]
In the Second World War, the
A fire aboard a Penzance to London sleeping car train approaching Taunton in 1978 killed 12 passengers and injured 15 others.
Regeneration
Taunton was rated "strategically important" in the government's Regional Spatial Strategy, allowing
The Firepool area, just north of the town centre by the main railway station, includes vacant or undeveloped land. The council is promoting sustainable, high-quality, employment-led mixed-use development to attract 3,000 new jobs and 500 new homes.[25]
In Tangier, a brownfield area between Bridgwater and Taunton College and the bus station, the project proposed to build small offices and more riverside housing.[26]
The "Cultural Quarter" is the area along the river between Firepool and Tangier.[27] The plans are to extend riverside retail and attract smaller, boutique businesses such as those found at Riverside.[28]
Plans for the town centre include more pedestrianisation and greater sizes and numbers of retail units.[29]
Several sites along the River Tone are set for renovation. Firepool Weir lock, long silted up, was to be dredged in 2011
Traffic congestion was identified as an obstacle to further economic growth.[23] Part of the strategy was a new road infrastructure consisting of a £7.5 million link road to ease traffic in the town centre (Taunton's "Third Way"), completed in 2011,[31] and a Northern Inner Distributor Road linking Staplegrove Road, the station and Priory Avenue at a planned cost of £21 million, opened in 2017.[32]
Governance
Taunton is governed by a parish/town council and the unitary authority of Somerset Council.
Parish / Town Council
A large part of the town was unparished from the 1974 local government reorganisation until 1 April 2023, when a new Parish Council came into being following a Community Governance Review held by Somerset West and Taunton Council.[33]
While the town was unparished,
The first elections to the new parish council were held on 4 May 2023 with 19
Borough Council
Taunton was the main settlement and centre of the
Taunton Deane merged with West Somerset to form Somerset West and Taunton in 2019,[40][41][42] and was abolished on 1 April 2023 when Somerset Council took over.[43]
Former County Council
On 1 April 2023, Somerset's county council and four district councils were replaced by a single unitary authority called Somerset Council with elections for the new authority's 110 councillors (two per electoral division) having taken place on 5 May 2022.[43][44]
Parliament
Geography
Taunton lies on the River Tone between the Quantock, Blackdown and Brendon hills. The area is known as the Vale of Taunton. It is surrounded by many other large towns and cities seen on this directional compass:
Taunton is 38 miles (61 km) south-west of Bristol, 28 miles (45 km) north-east of Exeter, 63 miles (101 km) north-east of Plymouth and 40 miles (64 km) north-west of Weymouth.
Geology
The Taunton area has Permian red sandstones and breccia outcrop 295–250 million years old. Rocks of Triassic age (248–204 million years ago) underlie much of Somerset's moors and levels.[46]
Nature reserves
The several
Weirfield Riverside, a nature reserve along the
Climate
Like most of
Demography
UK Census 2001 |
Taunton Deane | South West England | England |
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Total population | 102,299 | 4,928,434 | 49,138,831 |
Foreign born | 4.1% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
White | 98.4% | 97.7% | 91% |
Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
Christian | 75.9% | 74.0% | 72% |
Muslim | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
No religion | 15.7% | 16.8% | 15% |
Over 75 years old | 9.5% | 9.3% | 7.5% |
Unemployed | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.3% |
The town of Taunton (which for population estimates includes the
Taunton is the largest town in the Somerset shire county and forms part of the larger borough of Taunton Deane, which includes the town of Wellington and surrounding villages. This had an estimated population of 109,883 in 2010.[57]
The figures here are for the Taunton Deane area.
Year | Pop. | ±% | ||
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1801 | 33,139 | — | ||
1851 | 51,844 | +56.4% | ||
1901 | 53,759 | +3.7% | ||
1911 | 55,666 | +3.5% | ||
1921 | 56,161 | +0.9% | ||
1931 | 56,661 | +0.9% | ||
1941 | 62,745 | +10.7% | ||
1951 | 69,492 | +10.8% | ||
1961 | 75,320 | +8.4% | ||
1971 | 81,639 | +8.4% | ||
1981 | 84,795 | +3.9% | ||
1991 | 95,791 | +13.0% | ||
2001 | 102,304 | +6.8% | ||
2010 | 109,883 | +7.4% | ||
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Source: A Vision of Britain through Time & Inform Somerset[57][58] |
In 2011, Taunton built-up area had a population of 60,479
Economy
Taunton Deane had low unemployment of 4.1 per cent compared with a national average of 5.0 per cent in 2005.[61]
Taunton is home to the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO), a Ministry of Defence body responsible for providing navigational and other hydrographic information for national, civil and defence requirements. The UKHO is located on Admiralty Way and has a workforce of about 1100.[62] At the start of the Second World War, chart printing moved to Taunton, but the main office did not follow until 1968.[63] Taunton holds the head offices of Western Provident Association, Viridor and CANDAC.[citation needed] Other professional services are based at Blackbrook near the motorway junction.
The first store of the multinational
Landmarks
The grounds of
The frontage of the Fore Street Tudor Tavern, now a Caffè Nero branch, dates from 1578, but the rest is thought to be from the 14th century.[71]
The riverside area north of the centre is edged by
Shopping
Hankridge Farm, a retail park close to the M5 motorway, has stores that include
Taunton has three other such parks. Belvedere is near the town centre. St Johns is just off Toneway, towards the motorway, and consists of two units, occupied by
The Old Market was a farmers' market in the Parade in front of Market House, but then moved to the Firepool area, although cattle trading on the site ceased only in 2008.[72] A large indoor shopping centre to the east of the Parade covers a site that was once a pig market. Although its official name is now Orchard, and before that the Old Market Centre, locals still call it the Pig Market; one existed there from 1614 to 1882.[73]
County Walk is a small indoor shopping arcade in the town centre with an anchor supermarket, Sainsbury's, and several other large national retailers such as Subway, Costa Coffee, and Savers.
Public parks
Taunton's public parks include
Pride Rainbow Path
The Pride Rainbow Path in Goodland Gardens, Taunton town centre, runs alongside the River Tone. Designed by Jenny Keogh and Liz Hutchin of GoCreate,[80][81] it opened on 28 June 2021 to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement. It is believed to be the first such path in the UK.[81] The opening coincided with the first Taunton Pride in July 2021 and the Pride inspired Art Trail.[82][83]
The far end of the 62-metre path includes the chevron of Daniel Quasar's "Progress" flag, which incorporates the transgender flag and ethnic minorities, while the majority of the path uses the traditional LGBT rainbow.[84] The path has been designed not to require maintenance for 15 years.[81] It was funded by Taunton's Emergency Town Centre Recovery Fund and is intended to reflect Taunton's commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
Transport
Rail
The old rail route to Minehead is now a heritage West Somerset Railway with services between Bishops Lydeard and Minehead. The Buses of Somerset route 28 links the stations at Taunton and Bishops Lydeard.[88]
In 2009, Project Taunton, the authority responsible for Taunton's regeneration project, revealed proposals for Taunton metro rail, under a transport sustainability plan.[89] They were not implemented.
Road
Taunton has road links with the M5 motorway junctions 25 (Taunton) and 26 (Wellington) close to the town, and other major roads such as the A38 and A358. The Taunton bypass section of the M5, between the two junctions, opened in April 1974 and relieved the town of heavy holiday traffic on the A38. Taunton Deane services use that motorway section.
A strong economy increases traffic; in 2011 the County Council foresaw a sharp rise from 2001 levels.[90] Two major roads opened: the Third Way (A3807) linking Bridge Street and Castle Street in 2011,[91] and the Northern Inner Distributor Road (A3087) between Staplegrove Road and Priory Avenue in July 2017.[92][93]
2011 M5 crash
On the evening of 4 November 2011, 34 vehicles met with an accident near junction 25 of the M5 motorway northbound, on the north-eastern edge of the town at West Monkton.[94] Seven people were killed and a further 51 injured.[95]
Buses and coaches
Many local services are provided by
The Taunton park-and-ride service operates between Taunton gateway near the M5 Motorway and Silk Mills on the north-west side of town, and was previously operated by WebberBus, and then by The Buses of Somerset,[99] who pulled out of the contract in February 2024. The service is currently operated by Stagecoach, who also operate the Falcon coach service between Plymouth and Bristol.
Air
The nearest airports are Exeter and Bristol, both within 40 mi (64 km) of Taunton.[101][102]
Trams
Taunton Tramway opened on 21 August 1901. Six double-decker cars operated on a 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) gauge line between the railway station and the depot at East Reach. In 1905 the service was withdrawn for two months while the track was improved; the cars were replaced by six single-decker cars and the old double deckers sold to Leamington Spa. A short extension beyond the station to Rowbarton opened in 1909, making the line 1.66 miles (2.7 km) long. However, the price of its electricity was due to rise in 1928 to a level the firm refused to pay, and it offered to sell out, but this was not accepted. The electricity was cut off on 28 May 1921 and the system closed.[103][104]
Canal
The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal is a navigable waterway that links Taunton with Bridgwater, opened in 1827. Having been closed to navigation in 1907, it re-opened after restoration in 1994.
Education
State secondary schools in Taunton include
In March 2009, it was found that Jim Knight, Minister of State for Schools and Families, had approved the closure of Ladymead Community School and the nearby St Augustine of Canterbury RC/CoE School in the Priorswood area of Taunton.[106] They gave way in September 2010 to the Taunton Academy.[107]
Young people with special educational needs are provided for by two special schools and one complex Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). Sky College caters for boys aged 10–18 who have social, emotional and mental-health difficulties. Selworthy School has pupils of 4–19 who have complex and multiple learning difficulties,[108] while the Taunton Deane Partnership College is a complex PRU for children in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, with a Medical Tuition Service, Outreach & Advisory Service and an Area Access Team.[109]
Health services
Taunton is within Somerset Primary Care Trust and home to Musgrove Park Hospital. This is one of two district hospitals in Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, alongside Yeovil Hospital. A Nuffield Hospital also lies in the town, run privately by Nuffield Health. The town has several medical surgeries and a family planning clinic, an occupational health centre and a chiropractic clinic.[110][111]
Religious sites
The
Close by is the parish church of St James near the centre of Taunton close. The oldest parts are early 14th century; there are fragments of 15th-century glass in the west end. Like St Mary's, it has a sandstone tower, but built to a less impressive design. It too was rebuilt in the 19th century, in this case due to building defects in the original.[116] It backs onto the County Ground.
The church of
In the later 17th century, Taunton had two
Culture
Taunton town centre has the
Several concerts a year are held at Taunton's largest church, St Mary Magdalene. In recent years
Taunton has three radio stations:
Television signals are received from either the Mendip or Stockland Hill TV transmitters. [134][135]
Since 2001 Taunton has been the base of a domestic violence charity, the ManKind Initiative, to help male victims of domestic abuse.[136]
Cultural references
Taunton is mentioned in
Sport
Taunton Rugby Football Club (RFC), based in Taunton, currently play in National League 1, having achieved back-to-back promotions in 2009 and 2010 and then again in 2020.[140] It played at Priory Park Sports Ground from 1935 to 2001, before moving to the Commsplus Stadium.[141]
The County Ground was originally home to Taunton Cricket Club, formed in 1829. It played at the County Ground until 1977, before moving to Moorfields, Taunton, in conjunction with Taunton Vale Hockey Club, since when the County Ground has been solely used by Somerset County Cricket Club (CCC).[142] Somerset CCC was formed in 1875, but did not achieve first-class status until 1891.[143] The County Ground has a capacity of 8,500;[144] the ends are called the River End and the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion End.[145] It is the current home of the England women's cricket team. The Somerset Cricket Museum is nearby.
Taunton Cricket Club has since 2002 been located at the new Taunton Vale Sports Club Ground in Staplegrove, which features two cricket fields. The Taunton Vale ground is also a regular home venue for Somerset's Second XI. Taunton Deane Cricket Club has a ground adjacent to Vivary Park, while Taunton St Andrews Cricket Club is based at the nearby Wyvern Sports and Social Club. All three clubs play in the West of England Premier League or one of its feeder leagues.
Somerset Vikings is a rugby league club formed in 2003 as part of the Rugby Football League's plans to develop the game beyond its traditional north-of-England areas. Initially the side was made up of a mixture of Royal Marines based in Taunton and Exeter with local rugby union players keen to try the 13-man code. It plays at Hyde Park, also home to Taunton RFC.[149]
The
Taunton Racecourse is close to the Blackdown Hills, about 2 miles (3 km) from the centre of Taunton. Although racing had been held in the area before, the first race at thi site was held on 21 September 1927. The Orchard Stand and Paddock Stand provide catering facilities and are used for meetings and conferences on days when racing is not taking place.[151] Greyhound racing was held at the Priory Park Sports Ground and County Cricket ground in the past.[152][153]
Notable residents
The following were born or have lived in Taunton:
- Colin Addison (born 1940), professional footballer and manager born in Taunton[154]
- Jenny Agutter (born 1952), actress born in Taunton[155]
- Joseph Alleine (1634–1668), Nonconformist pastor and author[156][157]
- William Larkins Bernard (1843–1922), architect born in Taunton[158]
- Pattie Boyd (born 1944), actress and model; former wife of George Harrison, then Eric Clapton[159]
- Jos Buttler (born 1990), England cricketer[160]
- Carole Cadwalladr (born 1969), author and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist[citation needed]
- Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008), author of 2001: A Space Odyssey, educated at Huish school[citation needed]
- Matt Colton (born 1975), mastering engineer, studied in Taunton[citation needed]
- Deborah Criddle (born 1966), a Taunton-born para-equestrian winner of three golds at the Athens 2004 Summer Paralympics and three medals at the London 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. She currently lives in nearby Trull.[161]
- John Crockford (c. 1823–1865), publisher[162]
- William Crotch (1775–1847), composer and Principal of the Royal Academy of Music,[163] is buried at Bishops Hull Church, Taunton.[164][165]
- Stephen Daldry (born 1960), three times Academy Award nominee and Tony Award-winning stage and film director and producer[166]
- Samuel Daniel (1562–1619) a poet, playwright and historian, born "near Taunton".[167]
- Charles George Gordon (1833–1885), UK army general known as Gordon of Khartoum, attended the former Fullands School.[168][169]
- Sir
- Nobel Prize for Physics winner[171]
- The Scott Mills Show on BBC Radio 1[172]
- Alexander William Kinglake (1809–1891), barrister, travel writer and historian, was born at Wilton House near Taunton.[173][174]
- Scunthorpe United[175]
- Jack Leach (born 1991), Somerset County Cricket Club and England cricketer[176]
- Lee Martin (born 1987), Taunton-born footballer with Millwall F.C.[177]
- Dragons Den[178]
- William Ellis Metford (1824–1899), Taunton-born engineer known for the Metford rifling in the .303 Lee-Metford service rifle of the late 19th century[179]
- Ciara Michel (born 1985), member of Team GB Olympic volleyball squad, the first to play in the Olympic Games[180]
- John Mole (born 1941), poet and jazz musician born in Taunton[181]
- Frank Montague Moore (1877–1967), Taunton-born painter and first director of the Honolulu Museum of Art[182]
- Alfred B. Mullett (1834–1890), architect to Abraham Lincoln, born in Taunton[183]
- James Northcote (born 1987), actor and film producer, was a pupil of King's College, Taunton.[184]
- Justin Pipe (born 1971), professional darts player[185]
- James Purefoy (born 1964), Taunton-born actor, starred in the joint HBO/BBC series Rome.[186]
- Viv Richards (born 1952), Antiguan-born West Indies cricketer resident in Taunton while playing for Somerset, 1974–1986[187]
- Gary Rhodes (1960–2019), celebrated head chef at the Castle Hotel, Taunton, 1986–1990[188]
- Andy Robinson (born 1964), Taunton-born England rugby union international and head coach, now head coach of Scotland[189]
- Ivor Salter (1925-1991), actor, born in Taunton[190]
- Miranda Shearer (born 1982), author born in Taunton, since resident in Spaxton, Over Stowey and Taunton[191]
- Juno Temple (born 1989), actress[citation needed]
- Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard (1873–1956), Taunton-born military officer involved in founding the Royal Air Force[192]
- Marcus Trescothick (born 1975), England cricketer, recipient of the Taunton Deane Citizenship Award in 2005[193]
- Sir Charles Trevelyan, 1st Baronet (1807–1886), Governor of Madras, born in Taunton[194]
- James Turle (1802–1882) an organist and composer.[195]
- Phil Vickery (born 1961), celebrity chef[196]
- Jeremy James series[198]
- Jeremy Wright (born 1972), born in Taunton and attending Taunton School, became Attorney General for England and Wales and a Conservative MP[199]
Twinning
Taunton is twinned with:
- Lisieux, France[200][201] – since 1951
- Königslutter, Germany[202][201] – since 1992
- Taunton, Massachusetts, United States
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