Somerset's Best Places to Live Unveiled: New Town Claims the Top Spot Saturday, September 20, 2025 somerset lifestyle muddystilettos realestate community living towns luxury homes rankings The renowned luxury lifestyle publication, Muddy Stilettos, has released its highly anticipated ranking of the best places to live in Somerset. Highlighting the region’s charm, community spirit, and amenities, the list … Read More
Somerset's Best Places to Live Revealed, Featuring a New Top Town Saturday, September 20, 2025 somerset lifestyle towns communities realestate residents amenities countryside ranking local Muddy Stilettos, the renowned luxury lifestyle website, has released its highly anticipated list of the best places to live in Somerset. This year’s rankings highlight a new town that has claimed the top spot, reflecting the … Read More
Our Towns Are Being Overtaken by an Amorphous Blandness That Has Neither Character Nor Soul Friday, May 23, 2025 towns development heritage community housing market westcountry planning identity decline Nearly 25 years ago, I wrote about the bustling life of West Country market towns—places alive with farmers, artisans, and vibrant communities. I traveled through more than 40 towns in Somerset, Devon, Dorset, and Cornwall, … Read More
Unveiling the Origins of Somerset Towns and Cities Names Saturday, July 27, 2024 somerset towns cities names origins historical bridgwater chard clevedon crewkerne frome glastonbury ilminster keynsham midsomer norton minehead radstock shepton mallet taunton wellington wells weston-super-mare yeovil Somerset is home to a rich tapestry of historical towns and cities, each with names that bear the weight of centuries of evolution. Unraveling the mysteries of these names can provide insight into the region’s past and … Read More