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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Discover gorgeous market town near one of UK's most beautiful cities
Gorgeous Frome has a historic centre, burgeoning crafts scene and beautiful walks. Many people are flocking to the market town for a more affordable and quieter lifestyle A delightful market town set in the heart of Somerset's countryside offers something for everyone. The charming town of Frome boasts a historic core, a thriving arts and crafts scene, and picturesque walking routes. Situated a mere 13 miles from Bath, it's becoming a hotspot for those seeking a more affordable and tranquil way of life away from the bustling city. Once Somerset's largest market town, surpassing even Bath until the mid-17th century, Frome was a hub for the wool and cloth trade, as well as metalworking and printing industries, which have all dwindled over time. Nevertheless, this heritage-rich town has managed to retain much of its past, with numerous buildings gaining listed status. A significant portion of the town centre is designated as a conservation area, inviting tourists to meander through its quaint streets, home to nearly 30,000 residents. Frome is dotted with an array of independent art spaces, retro boutiques, grand gardens, and cosy cafés that beckon visitors to explore or simply relax and take in the scenery, reports the Express. Exploration is further rewarded by the town's labyrinth of narrow alleyways and hidden nooks waiting to be discovered. Among Frome's treasures is Nunney Castle, dubbed a "hidden gem" and one of Somerset's "most romantic castles" by TripAdvisor. This medieval fortress, complete with its own moat, is maintained by English Heritage and welcomes guests free of charge to delve into its storied past. Every first Sunday of the month, from March through November, Catherine Hill bursts into life with the Frome Independent, an acclaimed street market that has won hearts and awards. This monthly mini-festival entirely captivates the town, drawing in throngs of people. The Frome Independent is a cornucopia of local culinary delights, artistic talents, fresh produce, plants, flowers, retro finds, vintage goods, collectables, homewares and lively street performers. Featuring this bustling monthly market and the well-known yearly bash, Frome is cementing its status as a mecca for the creatively inclined. Summer visitors have the added treat of the nationally celebrated Frome Festival, a ten-day extravaganza in July glorifying community spirit and the arts, literature, music, and local history. Time Out, which hailed it as one of the top weekend getaways from London in 2019, dubbed it "Somerset's answer to Versailles". Further acclaim came in 2021 when The Sunday Times honoured it as one of the "best places to live in the UK".
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Black owned restaurants thriving in Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Wabash Valley is home to many black-owned businesses including Butta's Better BBQ and Anna's hands, who both got their start through requests. Butta's Better BBQ is owned by Rodney and Catherine Hill. Rodney said the restaurant was started to raise money for sports. 'When we moved here, we had to raise funds for a travel AAU team', Rodney Hill said. 'We chose to cook meals. The meals were barbeque, and we did fried fish and some other things. After the season was over, a lot of people were calling us and asking when we were going to start back the barbecues.' Anna's Hands has become a popular stop inside 12 Points Market, but it started out of owner Shannon Hart's home. 'During the pandemic, I had been in the education system for 15 years and we were at home', Hart said. 'I had a skill, and a couple people wanted to get this chicken and rice soup from me and it just kind of turned into full-on catering and people picking up food. Then it just kind of bloomed from there.' Today, both restaurants have upgraded from a food truck to a full store building. Both owners believe taking the first step is the most important. 'If you want to start a business, you have to start, that would be the first thing to do', Catherine Hill said. 'You have to walk by faith because you never know what you can do until you actually take a leap of faith to do it. We took a leap of faith and here we are today.' They hope to inspire the next generation to do the same. 'I'm not just proud to have this business, but I'm proud to be a black business owner, to be a female business owner', Hart said. 'Especially in the time period that we are in, I think it is important to say that we are out here working hard and trying to make a difference in the community. Hopefully this opens the door for somebody else like me to do this too.' Join us this Sunday, February 23rd, for our special program called 'Honoring Black History.' It will air at noon ET Sunday on our sister station, WAWV, and at 12:30 ET, Sunday, on WTWO. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
