Taunton: Park Street and St John's spire
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Taunton: Park Street and St John's spire
Image: © John Sutton Taken: 10 Jun 2018
High Victorian Taunton on a fine June evening. The Grade I listed church is by Sir George Gilbert Scott (1858-63). The listing text hails "a showcase of Somerset stones" and "a striking composition in a rich EE style, set close to the street. The prominent tower, 80ft high, and banded spire are 'not at all in any local tradition' (Nikolaus Pevsner)".
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Image Location
Latitude
51.013252
Longitude
-3.109845