2019

ST4836 : Street buildings [8]

taken 5 years ago, near to Street, Somerset, England

Street buildings [8]
Street buildings [8]
The main roadside frontage of Clarks is onto High Street. Built in 1898 and incorporating an 1855 house, an 1887 clock tower and an 1897 water tower. The frontage is listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link
The village of Street is situated at the end of the Polden Hills on a dry spot in the Somerset Levels. There is evidence of Roman settlement. In the mid 17th century, the Society of Friends was established in Street and one of the Quaker families who settled here were the Clarks. In 1825 James Clark began the production of slippers and later shoes and boots. The business flourished under his son, William, but profits were ploughed back into employee welfare, housing and education. Much of the housing in the centre of Street was built by the company.

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ST4836, 396 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Michael Dibb   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 21 September, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 21 January, 2020
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 4845 3681 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:7.6942N 2:44.2826W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 4847 3681
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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