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'''Frome''' ({{Audio|En-uk-Frome.ogg|pronunciation}}) ({{pronEng|ˈfruːm}}) is a medium-sized [[town]] in [[Somerset]], [[England]], near the [[Mendip Hills]]. From AD 950 to 1650, it was larger than [[Bath, Somerset|Bath]], {{convert|13|mi|km|0}} to the north. The town originally grew due to the [[weaving]] industry, and weavers' [[cottage]]s can still be found, contrasting with [[Georgian architecture|Georgian]] [[Terraced house|terrace]]s. The town has grown substantially in recent years but still retains its centre, most of which falls within a conservation area. Notable modern day attractions include the museum, the [[Cheese and Grain]] hall where many bands play, and the restored [[Rook Lane Chapel]]. The Town also has plans to build a full size university and swimming complex, shopping centre (in the SAXONVALE area), supermarkets. Also build more cinemas, bowling aleys-creating Frome the best place for kids. Increasing the population and making the town larger and famous.
It is unevenly built on high ground above the [[River Frome, Somerset|River Frome]], which is here crossed by a stone bridge of five arches. It was formerly called Frome or Froome Selwood, after the neighbouring forest of Selwood; and the country surround is still richly wooded and picturesque.
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