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History. The name Wookey is thought to come from the Old English wocig, meaning an animal trap. [2] An alternative explanation has been offered which suggests it comes from the Celtic word ogof meaning cave, [3][4] possibly appearing also as Woky. [5]
Wookey Hole Caves (/ ˈ w ʊ k i /) are a series of limestone caverns, a show cave and tourist attraction in the village of Wookey Hole on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills near Wells in Somerset, England.
Feb 16, 2024 · In the mid-1990s Wookey could claim to be one of the best recorded parishes in the country. Documents held (some scanned): various other local WLHG pamphlets; old & modern photographs of Wookey; Church Land Trust book; WWI Roll of Honour; Field Walking records; Estate papers & maps; Tithe map with various annotations; Prof. EA Freeman; Henton ...
Parish History. Wookey. The Imperial Gazetteer of England & Wales 1870. WOOKEY, or Wokey, a parish, with W. village, and W.-Hole and Henton hamlets, in Wells district, Somerset; 2 miles W by N of Wells r. station. It has a post-office under Wells, Somerset.
Mar 7, 2018 · Wookey lies at the foot of the Mendip Hills, just a couple of miles from Wells. Sitting amidst rolling hills and woodland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village is famous for the glittering limestone cavern known as Wookey Hole.
From Roman finds, human skeletons to animal bones, daggers and prehistoric tools, Wookey Hole has produced a treasure trove of incredible artefacts – and you can see some of them in the Cave Diving Exhibition.
The family has a proud history of running spectacular circuses all over the world. The world-famous Wookey Hole Circus is also based on the site. Every year over 250,000 people visit Wookey Hole and take home cherished memories of a great day out.
