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Wells

Statistics
Population:	10,000
Ordnance Survey
OS grid reference:	Maps for ST545455
Administration
District:	Mendip
County:	Somerset
Region:	South West England
Nation:	England
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Ceremonial county:	Somerset
Historic county:	Somerset
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European Parliament:	South West England

Wells is a small city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset. It is England's second smallest city with a population of only 10,000, after the City of London, which has a resident population of only 8,000 (the City of London only includes a tiny part of the built up area of the larger city and conurbation of London).

Wells is a popular tourist destination, due in large part to having several historical sites and its proximity to Bath, Stonehenge and other popular sites. Parts of Wells Cathedral (widely considered one of the most beautiful in England) date back to the 10th century. The city derives its name from three wells in the grounds of the Bishop's Palace. Also located nearby is the Wookey Hole cave system.

William Penn is said to have passed through Wells shortly before leaving for America, spending a night at The Crown Inn.

External links

• Wells City Council
• BBC Somerset

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