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Page last updated at 09:25 GMT, Monday, 16 November 2009

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Women's refuge charts its history
A new book exploring the history of the Taunton Women's Refuge, which opened in the 1970s, is published.

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What was on the minds of people living in Taunton in 1967? Find out with the 'Let Me Tell You' documentary.

Priddy Gold Hoard Gold hoard on show in Somerset
The world famous Priddy Gold Hoard, which was discovered by an unnamed detectorist four years ago, is to go on display.


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Service for children killed in WWII
Velcro leather hangings hung
Early image of Yeovil football team
Taunton's oldest building
Somerset's 'Pure nymph' pyramid
In pictures: Woolworth memories

In Profile: Harry Patch
Dartboard baffles pub landlord
Sir Raleigh plates sell for £135k
Tropicana in its 1960s heyday
Barrington's sounds of memories
Audio slideshow: WWI experience

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