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Wells Cathedral, Swan Hotel, Wells Street Market & Vicar's Close

After a day of touring Stourhead and The Newt , it was back to our hotel in Wells - The Swan. This is an older hotel with a bewilderingly complex floor plan. Narrow hallways, multi-level staircases, and endless turns, it was like something out of the Winchester widow's house. I was unable to locate my room after checking in and had to seek assistance.  The previous night, I had dinner in the hotel restaurant, and had fish and chips with traditional mushy peas. It was delicious.  Before leaving for Stourhead that morning, I walked down the street filled with quaint shops. A street market was in the process of setting up - Proceeding down the next few blocks leads you to Wells Cathedral and the surrounding area - Down a side street to Vicar's Close, Europe's oldest street with original buildings intact. Dating back to the mid-fourteenth century, the 27 residences were built for Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury. The houses are mostly occupied by students. I thought it was a bit of ...

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Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Great colors, and awesome picture all together.

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  2. No words needed. That tree is a stunner! Great photo.
    Marnie

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  3. Lovely! Both the blooms and the sun are pure delight. Our spring has barely begun in Maine.

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  4. I think your photos should go to gardening magazines coverpage!

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  5. What a beautiful garden! I'm so glad I stopped by! I'll be following you so I will stop in often.
    Happy Bloom Day!

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  6. Thanks so much for the "eye candy" it's Jan. 31, 2011 and gloomy-your picts are like a get-well card for my Spring Fever.

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