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The continuous production of the Wapiti and its successor the Wallace served as an effective cushion for Yeovil during the lean years of the depression. Westland was a very innovative company and during the years before World War II, a number of exciting designs were flown.
Oct 23, 2024 · Westland ensured that every bomber built at the Yeovil factory during World War One was delivered to France complete with a barrel containing cider in the rear seat to act as a form of ballast. ".
- Yeovil in The Middle Ages
- Yeovil in The 16th Century and 17th Century
- Yeovil in The 18th Century and 19th Century
- Yeovil in The 20th Century
- A Timeline of Yeovil
Yeovil was founded in the 8th century after the Saxons conquered this part of Somerset. What does the name Yeovil Mean? It is believed to be a corruption of the Celtic word Gifl, meaning forked river. In time the village of Yeovil grew into a little town. By the time of the Domesday Book (1086), it was a flourishing community though it would seem t...
In the mid-16th century, a writer said that Yeovil was fairly built. It stood pleasantly on its rocky hill. He described the church as fair and well-lit. In 1539 Henry VIII dissolved the priory. However, in the 17th century, Yeovil suffered two more severe fires. One was in 1620 and one in 1643. Like all towns, Yeovil also suffered from outbreaks o...
A grammar school opened in Yeovil in 1744. Otherwise, there was little change in the 18th century. Yeovil continued to be famous for glove making and was a quiet and small market town. In 1801, at the time of the first census, Yeovil had a population of about 2,800. It would seem very small to us but by the standards of the time, it was a fair size...
By 1901 the population of Yeovil was about 11,000. New municipal buildings were built in 1926. The town hall burned down in 1935. During World War II Yeovil was a target for German bombing because of its aircraft industry. As a result of the bombing, 49 people were killed. Many of the houses in Yeovil were damaged or destroyed. Reckleford Fire Stat...
8th Century The Saxons conquer south Somerset and found Yeovil. 1086 Yeovil has grown into a busy little market town with a population of about 1,000 1205 Yeovil is given a charter (a document granting the people certain rights) 1348 The Black Death devastates Yeovil 1349 A riot takes place in St Johns Church Early 15th century Yeovil is granted 2 ...
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Bus 77 from Bus Station (¾ mile from Pen Mill Station, bus from Junction Station) to Kingsdon village, then 1¼ miles walk. 22 minutes journey, M-S hourly. Operated by First. Visit Yeovil by train - Country Park, buses to Montacute House, Tintinhull Garden and Lytes Cary Manor.
