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History of Frome 

Frome Town Tithing rates, 1727-34
Churchwardens’ accounts for the Parish of Frome survive from the mid 17th century. 

Additional rates for Frome Town Tithing, 1827 1688 entries from the accounts of the Overseers of the Poor, in street order.

Frome Museum Recently expanded. many items on display. Open A.M. Literary Institute, North Parade.

Fussells Iron Works The web site of FIIS - the Fussells Iron Industry Society
 

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Clubs Activities

SKATE PARK DESIGN
Local skate boarders & bikers have formed the FROME ACTION TEAM, who are working with the District Council on Skate park proposals for a site next to the Cheese & Grain.

Frome Swimming Club 
Formed in 1877 and moved to its current location, Frome Leisure Centre, in 1975. It currently has over 500 members and offers a wide range of activities.

Frome Leisure Centre 
Off Princess Anne Road, Frome Tel:  01373 465446 A broad range of activities are available at Frome Sports Centre including swimming, squash, indoor bowls, badminton and 5-a-side football.

Frome Town FC
League: Screwfix Direct Western League, Premier Division Ground: Badgers Hill, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2EH Tel: 01373 464087

Frome Youth Choirs
For young people from 8 to 18 years old.

Frome Canoe club
Club uses the river Frome for training. located behide the Cheese and Grain, Frome.

Frome Town Youth Band
A band for young people.
 

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Events

Cheese and Grain
Market Yard, Frome The Cheese & Grain is a live gig and club venue that also hosts numerous markets, sporting events, private and conference functions. Tel : 01373 455 420 

The Westway Cinema
Cork Street, Frome The Westway Cinema seats 300 people and is one of only a handful of cinemas in the UK with a licensed bar. Tel; 01373 465 685

The Memorial Theatre Complex
Christchurch Street West, BA11 1EB 
The Memorial Theatre was built just after the First World War as a memorial to the people of Frome who died in the conflict. Tel:  01373 462 795 

The Merlin Theatre 
Bath Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2HG
The Merlin Theatre seats 240 people and presents a wide variety of events throughout the year. Tel: 01373 465 949

Frome Festival
An events programme held each year in around the town of Frome
 

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Local Castles

Nunney Castle
A 14th century castle 4 miles south of Frome situated within a small village with Pub, Post Office, Shop and Church.

Bristol Castle
An interesting castle history although very little remains of the once mighty structure.

Mere Castle
The structure of Mere Castle has long ago disappeared, all that remains is the imposing hill top site where once it stood. However, if for nothing else the view from the castle site is well worth the climb

Cary Castle
After the Norman Conquest the area between the River Cary, the source being pond at the foot of the hill at the end of Fore Street and the river Parrett and River Axe is where Walter de Douai built the first castle of Cary.

Wardour Castle
Old Wardour Castle was built towards the end of the 14th century for John Lovel, the 5th Lord Lovel within the Hundred of Dunworth. It lies within the south west region of Wiltshishire between Salisbury and Shafttesbury in the parish of Tisbury.

Farleigh Hungerford Castle
On the banks of the river Frome to the North East of Nunney is the castle of Farleigh Hungerford
 

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Places to Visit Locally

Whatley Vineyard
Located in the village of Whatley - 3 miles
Tel: 01373 836467

Longleat
A fun day for all the family -  4 miles
Tel: 01985 844400

Stourhead
National trust property and gardens - 9 miles
Tel: 01747 840904

East Somerset Railway
Steam trains that run - 8 miles
Tel:  01749 880417

Priston Mill
A working mill that still produces flour - 14 miles
Tel: 01225 423894 

Black Swan Arts
Justice Lane, Frome
Tel: 01373 473980

Wells Cathedral
Well City, Somerset - 15 miles
 

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General Information

Frome Tourist Information Centre
Frome's Tourist Information Centre is a great place to start your visit and is located at The Round Tower, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, BA11 1BB. 
Tel: 01373 467 271, 
Fax 01373 451 733, 
E-mail:frome.tic@ukonline.co.uk. 
Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

Frome Library
Located in Library Square (Main car park)
 

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