Wells
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Continuing our 3-day private tour through the West of England, we arrive at Wells, which holds the unique distinction of being England's smallest city. Despite its modest size, Wells possesses the architectural and cultural…
Listen in the app2Wells Cathedral: A Gothic Triumph
Wells Cathedral is often described as the most poetic of the English cathedrals. Built between 1175 and 1490, it was the first cathedral in England to be designed entirely in the Gothic style, specifically the Early English…
Listen in the app3Vicars' Close and the Bishop's Palace
Just a few steps from the cathedral is Vicars' Close, which is widely considered to be the oldest purely residential street with its original buildings intact in all of Europe. Built in the 14th century, it was designed to house…
Listen in the app4Closing
As we conclude our time in Wells, England's smallest city, reflect on how its size contributes to its power. Because it has not been modernized or expanded like other cities, it remains a remarkably pure example of a medieval…
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What is Wells?
Wells is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.2092, -2.6446 |
| Last updated |
