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12 February 2011 - Langport

I have driven through Langport many times but never stopped to walk around before. Here are a few pictures taken on a spring like Saturday afternoon.

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Langport Town Hall

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On the wall in the walkway through the Town Hall is the old Langport Flaming Star Gas lamp. Click on the plaque to read the details.

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The road bridge over the river Parrett.

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From the banks of the Parrett a view of All Saints Church on the high ground.

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A view from further along the Parrett looking back towards All Saints.

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Back in the town walking along Cheapside past the Langport Arms Hotel.

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Cheapside.

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Looking back down Cheapside and along Bow street past the Town Hall.

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The end of Cheapside from the walk up The Hill towards All Saints.

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All Saints church.
The church is no longer used for regular services. It is in the care of the Churches conservation Trust.

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The southern aspect of the church.

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The Hanging Chapel which forms an arch over The Hill which is one of the earliest roads in Langport. Its origins are thought to be 13th century. The present building dates from the 15th century. In the 16th century it was the town hall. For most of the 18th century it was Langport Grammar School.

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A final long shot past the town hall and along Bow Street.

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In the main car park is this fine map of the area, decorated around the edge with ceramic tiles.