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| | GO BRITANNIA! TRAVEL GUIDE: Wells - Britannia's Magical History Tour |
 | | The real jewel of the city is the walled precinct enclosing twelfth century Wells cathedral, the Bishop's Palace, an impressive, moated medieval stronghold which was the residence of the Bishop of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, and Vicar's Close, the residences of the clergy who serve the cathedral. |
 | | William Hughes, Chancellor of Wells Cathedral in the early 18th century, was the last-known possessor of the burial cross that was allegedly dug up at Glastonbury Abbey in 1191, and he lived on Vicar's Close. |
 | | Known as England's smallest city, Wells, situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, has charm, interesting shops, snug hotels, decent restaurants and St. Cuthbert's Church, a parish church so impressive that it is often mistaken for a cathedral. |
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