History of frome:
Frome is a market town with a charming historic centre and more listed
buildings than anywhere else in the region. It is the fourth largest town in
Somerset, with a population of approx 27,000, and has plenty to offer within the
town and in the surrounding area.
Set on the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills, Frome is built on steep hills
around the river which gave the town its name. Founded in the seventh century,
the older part remains relatively unaffected by expansion, with some streets
still cobbled and many of the buildings dating from the 1700s.
The town offers a wide variety of shops, many of them independent and
specialist, as well as national chains, cafes, restaurants and the twice-weekly
market.
Now known for its arts and entertainment, Frome has a number of choirs, a
symphony orchestra, a Youth Band, two theatres, a cinema and the Cheese and
Grain building where a wide range of performances can be enjoyed. There is a
well-established calendar of community events including the 10-day Frome
Festival, the Carnival, the Cobble Wobble and the Christmas Lights Switch
On.
Frome is a market town with a charming historic centre and more listed
buildings than anywhere else in the region. It is the fourth largest town in
Somerset, with a population of approx 27,000, and has plenty to offer within the
town and in the surrounding area.
Set on the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills, Frome is built on steep hills
around the river which gave the town its name. Founded in the seventh century,
the older part remains relatively unaffected by expansion, with some streets
still cobbled and many of the buildings dating from the 1700s.
The town offers a wide variety of shops, many of them independent and
specialist, as well as national chains, cafes, restaurants and the twice-weekly
market.
Now known for its arts and entertainment, Frome has a number of choirs, a
symphony orchestra, a Youth Band, two theatres, a cinema and the Cheese and
Grain building where a wide range of performances can be enjoyed. There is a
well-established calendar of community events including the 10-day Frome
Festival, the Carnival, the Cobble Wobble and the Christmas Lights Switch
On.