Somerton, The Viaduct c.1955

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I have always lived in Somerton. As a child I lived in New Street in and as an adult I now live at the other end of Somerton. I have fond childhood memories of attending Mrs Potts' playgroup, the Infant school in Etsome Terrace and Monteclefe School. My mum used to take me to school on a child seat on the back.of her bike when I was very young, and later when I went to Monteclefe it was only a short walk from ...see more

Surely, the caption should be, "Somerton, Church Of St Michael & All Angels, 1904" (Thank you for letting us know - our archivist has now amended the image title.)

My name is Marilyn Allen I was brought up in Somerton with my dear Grandmother Mrs Phear whose husband was killed at Somerton Milk Factory which was called Cow and Gate he had been transfered from Wincanton to work there. On the morning of September 29th 1942 a bomb was dropped on the factory. My Grandfather's name was Charles John Phear and together with other people that lost their lives on that day his name ...see more

My name is Ken Pickles, I have been in the Western Gazette may times over the years. Stories on my life that I had in Kingsdon and Somerton in 1963 to 1966. Visited Somerton every year since I left in 1966. I want to move into Somerton when I retire in 4 years time when I will ave sold my business up here in north England. Now my memories of Somerton is when I was at school in Kingsdon; we was let out 1 day ...see more