Frome
Also known as Frome, Somerset
Frome ( ) is a town and civil parish in Somerset, England, on uneven high ground at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills and on the River Frome, south of Bath. The population of the parish was 28,559 in 2021.
Key facts
- UK place.country
- England
- UK place.official_name
- Frome
- UK place.population
- 28,559
- UK place.population_ref
- (2021 Census)
- UK place.unitary_england
- Somerset Council
- UK place.lieutenancy_england
- Somerset
- UK place.region
- South West England
- UK place.constituency_westminster
- Frome and East Somerset
- UK place.post_town
- FROME
- UK place.postcode_district
- BA11
- UK place.postcode_area
- BA
- UK place.dial_code
- 01373
Article
27 sectionsContents
- History
- Prehistoric
- Roman
- Medieval
- Monmouth Rebellion
- Rise and fall of the cloth trade
- To the present day
- Governance and public services
- Local government
- Initiatives
- Parliament
- Healthcare
- Geography
- Demography
- Economy
- Culture
- Landmarks
- Religious sites
- Transport
- Education
- Media
- Sport and leisure
- Notable people
- Twin towns
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Frome ( ) is a town and civil parish in Somerset, England, on uneven high ground at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills and on the River Frome, south of Bath. The population of the parish was 28,559 in 2021.
Frome was one of the largest towns in Somerset until the Industrial Revolution. The town first grew due to the wool and cloth industry; it later diversified into metal-working and printing, although these have declined. The town was enlarged during the 20th century but retains a large number of listed buildings, and most of the centre falls within a conservation area.
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