Wells, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Broad Street. Originally called Wet Lane and subsequently Water Lane, this finally became Broad Street when widened from a modest 3.5 metres to its present size in 1838. At that time the early buildings opposite here were demolished and replaced with those now forming the frontage; the street was al
so continued to the completely new Priory Road to create a more direct route to Glastonbury. Broad Street is part of the main shopping area of Wells, and remains an important thoroughfare through the
Listen to the audio guide for Broad Street, Wells bronze plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off