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Delve into Watchet in United Kingdom
Watchet in the region of England with its 3,793 residents is a city in United Kingdom - some 140 mi or ( 226 km ) West of London , the country's capital .
Current time in Watchet is now 11:18 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wiveliscombe, West Bagborough, Swansea, Saint Decumans, and Plymouth. While being here, make sure to check out Wiveliscombe . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Watchet ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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City of Truro and 6619 at Stogumber
In fading light GWR 4-4-0 No 3440 - City of Truro and GWR 0-6-2 Tank engine 6619 storm through Stogumber with one of the last trains of the West Somerset Railway's 2007 Autumn Steam Gala. ..
DMU Diesel train Driver's eye view (WSR)
We take an edited Driver;s eye view of a local railway journey in West Somerset, England from Minehead to Watchet in a 1960's DMU Diesel train. Calls at Dunster, Blue Anchor & Washford. ..
Diesel Hydraulics on The West Somerset Railway
'Western', 'Warship' & 'Hymek' diesel hydraulic locomotives on The WSR ..
Tipp City, The Breeders, ATP Minehead, 2009
Tipp City offa The Amps album - bit of a long intro on this one! ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Watchet Harbour Lighthouse
The Watchet Harbour Lighthouse is a marine navigational aid marking the entrance to a Marina within the historic town of Watchet, in Somerset, England. The cast iron lighthouse is approximately 22 feet in height and has a red hexagonal tower with white lantern, and green lens. The lighthouse is a harbour navigation mark and does not emit a flashing light associated with traditional lighthouses.
Located at 51.18 -3.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Williton Rural District
Williton was a rural district in Somerset, England, from 1894 to 1974. It was created in 1894 under the Local Government Act 1894. In 1974 it was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972 when it became part of West Somerset.
Located at 51.17 -3.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tropiquaria
Tropiquaria Zoo is a small tropical house and zoo in West Somerset, England. It is located 16 miles from Taunton and 9 miles from Minehead. It is based in a 1930's art deco BBC Radio transmitter hall, which is now a grade 2 listed building. A zoo has been run from this site since the early 1990s. With a mainly African theme to the tropical hall and aquarium there are a large number of outside animal enclosures as well.
Located at 51.16 -3.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Washford Radio Museum
Washford Radio Museum is situated within the Tropiquaria wildlife park in Washford, Somerset England. It is based in a 1930’s art deco BBC Radio transmitting station, which is now a Grade II listed building.
Located at 51.16 -3.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Washford transmitting station
Washford transmitting station is a medium wave broadcasting station and low-power digital terrestrial television relay near Washford, Somerset. It was built in 1933 and uses as antenna a T-antenna between two 152 metres tall guyed masts separated by a distance of 159 metres. Originally the station used cage antennas around each mast. The station uses the frequencies 882 kHz with 100 kW, 1089 kHz with 50 kW and 1215 kHz with 50 kW.
Located at 51.16 -3.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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