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Watchet Harbour - remains of the West Somerset Mineral Railway
by Chris Allen
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The long defunct mineral railway brought ore to ships at Watchet. Although... (more)
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East Quay arts hub in Watchet
by Marika Reinholds
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The East Quay arts complex opened in 2021 on the eastern side of Watchet marina.... (more)
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Remains of a mineral railway, Watchet Harbour
by Robin Drayton
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West Somerset Mineral Railway trains carried iron ore mined in the Brendon Hills... (more)
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B3191 road closed indefinitely, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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Coastal erosion forced the closure in January of the B3191 linking Watchet with... (more)
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Sea Mine collection box in Watchet harbour
by Marika Reinholds
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A sea mine from the Second World War is now a collection box. The Shipwrecked... (more)
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Watchet Harbour breakwaters
by Oliver Mills
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Showing Watchet Lighthouse. In 2012, Princess Anne visited the town to... (more)
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Statue of the Ancient Mariner, Watchet Marina
by Robin Drayton
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Watchet harbour was the inspiration for Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem The... (more)
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The Methodist Church, Harbour Road, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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Originally a Wesleyan Chapel built in 1871, this church is now Grade II listed,... (more)
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The Old Station House, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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This is the northern passenger station on the West Somerset Mineral Railway... (more)
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Market Street, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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The Bell Inn is on the left with the London Inn, a Grade II listed building,... (more)
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Swain Street, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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This is the northern part of Swain Street, with the red-brick 'The Georgian... (more)
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The Bank House, Swain Street, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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Formerly the National Westminster Bank, this early C19 Grade II listed building... (more)
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Anchor Street, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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The green-painted building, once the Anchor Inn, is now the Radio Museum, see:... (more)
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Watchet railway station and Boat Museum
by Martin Tester
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The Boat Museum was opened in 2016 in what was once the railway goods shed. The... (more)
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Memorial to Derek the goose
by Marika Reinholds
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A much-loved goose called Derek used to reside in the harbourisde town of... (more)
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Coast at Watchet
by Helen
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The coast at Watchet where the result of wave action and erosion against the... (more)
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Watchet Market House Museum
by M J Richardson
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A nice little museum at the entrance to the harbour.
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Old Quay Cottage
by M J Richardson
geograph for square ST0743
On West Street in Watchet.
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The Bell Inn, Watchet
by M J Richardson
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Good for a pub lunch. Looking west towards West Street.
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Watchet harbour front
by M J Richardson
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With Tourist Information Office, Community Bookshop and Police Station.
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Watchet Marina
by M J Richardson
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The tide is coming in. Some of these boats are lived in permanently.
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Boats in Watchet Marina
by M J Richardson
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Looking towards the exit in the harbour wall.
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Watchet Marina, with the Gay Archer
by M J Richardson
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With what I assume to be a harbour dredger on the slipway. Behind is the... (more)
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Slipway at Watchet Marina
by M J Richardson
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With what I assume to be a harbour dredger on the slipway. Behind is the... (more)
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Watchet Marina
by M J Richardson
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A harbour with a very large tidal range.
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The Ancient Mariner
by M J Richardson
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A statue by the Scottish sculptor Alan B. Herriot, commissioned by the Watchet... (more)
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H M Coastguard, Watchet
by M J Richardson
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To the left is the Esplanade Club, both on the side of the Marina.
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The esplanade beside Watchet Marina
by Robin Drayton
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Just right of centre is the statue of the Ancient Mariner... (more)
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The Star Inn, Watchet
by Robin Drayton
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Dating from the late 18th century, it was originally known as the Royal Oak.
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Diesel multiple unit at Watchet Station
by Chris Allen
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Watchet Harbour
by Chris Allen
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Erlestoke Manor approaching Watchet in the rain
by Chris Allen
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There is evidence of water on the lens. Erlestoke Manor (No. 7812) is a GWR... (more)
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Watchet sea wall and sea front
by Chris Gorringe
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West Street Beach from the West Pier, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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The houses are on West Street, the B3191, which is closed at the top of the hill... (more)
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Unusual arrival at Watchet Station, West Somerset Railway
by Martin Tester
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A High Speed Train is not the usual mode of transport on the West Somerset... (more)
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Mill Street, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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Harbour Road, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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With the Methodist Church prominent.
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The Marina and East Quay Arts Centre, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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The futuristic-looking East Quay Arts Centre opened in 2021, for more... (more)
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Watchet Heritage Trail Information Board
by Martin Tester
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There are a number of these boards dotted around the town; this one is on the Esplanade.
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The Ancient Mariner information panel, Watchet Harbour
by Martin Tester
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The Ancient Mariner, Watchet Harbour
by Martin Tester
geograph for square ST0743
Inspired by Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem 'The Ancient Mariner'... (more)
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Armoured harbour wall, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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The buildings are on West Street, the one on the extreme right is the London... (more)
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Watchet sea defences
by Martin Tester
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In front of the sea wall is West Street Beach, the houses beyond are on West Street.
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The 'lock-up', Market House Museum, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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Market Street and the Market House Museum
by Martin Tester
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The Market House, built 1820 replacing an earlier building, was converted to a... (more)
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Swain Street, Watchet
by Martin Tester
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Watchet Station
by Chris Allen
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On the preserved West Somerset Railway.
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Washford River, Watchet
by Christine Johnstone
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Just a few metres from the beach.
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Tidal pond, West Street Beach, Watchet
by Christine Johnstone
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With a wave-cut platform beyond.
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Watchet Harbour on a falling tide
by Christine Johnstone
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The outer [western] harbour dries out at low tide. The inner [eastern] marina does not.
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