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Explore Taunton in United Kingdom
Taunton in the region of England with its 60,433 inhabitants is a place in United Kingdom - some 133 mi or ( 214 km ) West of London , the country's capital city .
Time in Taunton is now 01:46 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: West Bagborough, Trull, Swansea, Stogursey, and Plymouth. Since you are here already, consider visiting West Bagborough . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Taunton ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sambo Technique - Shoulder Throw & Inside Hook Combination
Takedown combination from koga grip: Shoulder throw (seoinage) to inside hook trip (kouchi gake) with groin split & hip lock finish. ..
will i am Olympic torch in Taunton 2012
Will i am waiting for Chloe Lock! ..
Taunton floods 21 November 2012
Taunton floods 21 November 2012. French weir park, Longrun meadow, Vivary Park, Town bridge and Goodlands gardens ..
The Edwardian era
This film details the life of the Portman family - a very influential local family that owned and lived in Hestercombe House for many years. It was the Portman's that commissioned the formal gardens a ..
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County Ground, Taunton
The County Ground is a cricket ground in Taunton, Somerset. It is the home of Somerset County Cricket Club, who have played there since 1882. The ground, which is located between Priory Bridge Road and St. James Street in Taunton has a capacity in excess of 6,500. The ground was originally built as part of a sports centre by Taunton Athletic Club in 1881, and became the home of the previously nomadic Somerset County Cricket Club soon after.
Located at 51.02 -3.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Siege of Taunton
The Siege of Taunton occurred during the English Civil War. Taunton Castle changed hands several times during the great Civil War of 1642-45 but only along with the town. From July 1644 to July 1645 Parliamentary forces commanded by Colonel Robert Blake were besieged by Royalist forces under Lord Goring in Taunton, the only Parliamentary enclave in the South West of the country. A relief column under Colonel Ralph Weldon made it to Taunton on 11 May, but the combined forces were still besieged.
Located at 51.02 -3.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Taunton Grammar School
Taunton Grammar School, was an English educational institution in Taunton, Somerset. It was founded by Bishop Richard Foxe, in 1522, and remained in operation until 1870. The building remains today as Taunton's Municipal Hall.
Located at 51.02 -3.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
BBC Somerset
BBC Somerset, formerly BBC Somerset Sound, is the BBC Local Radio service for the shire county of Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset, England. BBC Radio Bristol also serves the northern parts of the ceremonial county of Somerset – Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset.
Located at 51.01 -3.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Taunton Town F.C
Taunton Town Football Club are an English football club based in Taunton, Somerset, England. They compete in the Southern Football League Division One South & West, and play their home matches at their Wordsworth Drive ground which they moved into during the 1953 season. The club is affiliated to the Somerset County FA. After being formed in 1947, they were admitted into the Western League in 1953.
Located at 51.02 -3.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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