Wells, Somerset - Marketplace - postcard by HB&S, c.1905

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• Picture / Image:  Wells - The Marketplace
• Publisher: HB & S
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Wells (/wɛlz/)^[2] is a cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Although the population recorded in the 2011 census was only 10,536,^[1] and with a built-up area of just 3.245 square kilometres,^[3] Wells has had city status since medieval times, because of the presence of Wells Cathedral. Often described as England's smallest city,^[4][5] it is second only to the City of London in area and population, though not part of a larger urban agglomeration.

Wells is named from three wells dedicated to Saint Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral.^[6] A small Roman settlement surrounded them, which grew in importance and size under the Anglo-Saxons when King Ine of Wessex founded a minster church there in 704. The community became a trading centre based on cloth making and Wells is notable for its 17th century involvement in both the English Civil Warand Monmouth Rebellion. In the 19th century, transport infrastructure improved with stations on three different railway lines. However, since 1964 the city has been without a railway link.

The cathedral and the associated religious and medieval architectural history provide much of the employment. The city has a variety of sporting and cultural activities and houses several schools including The Blue School, a state coeducational comprehensive school that was founded in 1641, and the independent Wells Cathedral School, that was founded possibly as early as 909 and is one of the five established musical schools for school-age children in the United Kingdom. The historic architecture of the city has also been used as a location for filming an increasing number of movies and television programmes.^[7]

Following construction of the A39/A371 bypass, the centre of the city has returned to being that of a quiet market town. It has all the modern conveniences plus shops, hotels and restaurants.^[56] Wells is a popular tourist destination, due to its historical sites,^[57] its proximity to Bath, Stonehenge and Glastonbury and its closeness to the Somerset coast. Also nearby are Wookey Hole Caves, the Mendip Hills and the Somerset Levels. Somerset cheese, including Cheddar, is made locally. Wells is part of the Wells & Shepton Mallet Travel to Work Area which also includes Glastonbury, Cheddar and surrounding areas.^[58]

The historic part of the city is used for filming both documentaries and many period movies and television series including some with very large productions.^[59] Recent examples (2014 to 2016) include filming for Series 2 of Poldark (2015 TV series), Dunkirk (2017 film), Another Mother's Son, Broadchurch, The Levelling, Mum's List and The White Princess (TV series) which will air in late 2017.^[60] In addition to Wells Cathedral, the Bishop's Palace, Wells is particularly popular among productions, with filming at the latter conducted (in 2015–2016) for The Huntsman: Winter's War, Galavant, Terry and Mason’s The Great British Food Trip, Escape to the Countryand Holiday of My Lifetime, in addition to The White Princess (TV series).^[61]

Wells is situated at the junction of three numbered routes. The A39 goes north-east to Bath and south-west to Glastonbury and Bridgwater. The A371 goes north-west to Cheddar and east to Shepton Mallet. The B3139 goes west to Highbridge and north-east to Radstock. Wells is served by First West of England bus services to Bristol, Bath, Frome, Shepton Mallet, Yeovil, Street, Bridgwater, Taunton, Burnham on Sea and Weston-super-Mare, as well as providing some local service. Some National Express coach services call at Wells. The bus station is in Princes Road. The Mendip Way and Monarch's Way long-distance footpaths pass through the city, as does National Cycle Route 3.^[62]

Webberbus connects Wells to Weston-super-Mare, Highbridge and Bridgwater.