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23 August 2007 - Odcombe

First stop on a cycle ride.

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Approaching Odcombe from Yeovil the road crosses the new A3088 road which used to be the Yeovil to Langport railway line.

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The Masons Arms in Lower Odcombe.

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The main street in Lower Odcombe.

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After a cycle up a steep hill I am now in Odcombe. This is the Church of St Peter and St Paul.

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The old village school.

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A terrace of old houses on the corner of Street Lane.

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October 2019

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A return visit to the church

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The church of St Peter and St Paul.

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Inside the church.

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A famous old resident of Odcombe was Thomas Coryate. He is famous for his walking travels. He is credited with introducing the table fork into England on his return from a walk to Italy.

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A replica of his walking shoes hang on the wall of the church.

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A plaque next to the replica shoes.