In the heart of Somerset lies the smallest city, home to the oldest medieval street in Europe. Vicars’ Close, located next to Wells Cathedral, is regarded as the only fully-preserved medieval ...

In the 12th century, the understanding seems to have been that vicars would live in the houses of those they deputised for. As more and more canons abandoned Wells entirely, however, their vicars were ...

Vicars’ close, in Wells Somerset is an intrinsic part of British history. The little road, which is part of Wells’ Cathedral, is said to be the oldest residential street in Europe.

At first glance, Vicars’ Close looks chocolate box perfect. Linked to Wells Cathedral by a 15th-century tower and bridge, the 650-year-old terrace is said to The International Catholic News Weekly ...

THE historic Vicars’ Close, in Wells, Somerset — home to most of the cathedral lay staff — has been awarded £4.4 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund so that a backlog of urgent repairs can ...

The future of a medieval street in Somerset is a step closer to safety thanks to a multi-million pound grant. Vicars' Close was built more than 650 years ago to house the choir members at Wells ...

Vicar’s Close still houses choristers and vergers — housing comes with their stipend — and there is also a Wells Cathedral School boarding house. WELLS CATHEDRAL Vicars’ Hall Treasury No. 22 has one ...