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Study English in Street and Glastonbury, Somerset
Street is a safe and friendly village in the county of Somerset two miles south-west of Glastonbury. It is the original location and headquarters of the world famous Clarks Shoes. It is home to the Clarks Shoe museum and the very popular retail outlet centre Clarks Shopping Village. Street is perfectly located in the heart of the South West with easy access to the many world class attractions including the cathedral city of Wells, Wookey Hole and the Roman Baths.
Glastonbury itself is well known, not only for its connections with the history of Christianity and the majestic ruins of its abbey, but also for its association with the legend of King Arthur, who, along with his wife Guinevere, is reputed to be buried in the Abbey grounds. History myth and legend combine in such a way that most visitors cannot fail to sense the powerful ambience of the area, which is now internationally renowned as a centre for New Age culture and spiritual healing.
Glastonbury Tor is a famous landmark, steeped in legend and rising 525 feet above sea level topped by the tower of the ruined medieval church of St. Michael. The nearby extensive and beautiful ruins of the Glastonbury abbey were largely destroyed during Henry VIII's Reformation - although a small museum contains a model of the grounds of the monastery and other architectural exhibits.
Somerset Rural Life Museum is also located nearby and is a fascinating folk museum, centred around a 14th century abbey barn. The museum features displays on society in the past and on former agricultural and industrial activities.
YouTube videos provide a fascinating insight into the area and its attractions. Some videos can be viewed here.
Language centres in Street
Millfield is one of the few independent schools to run its own summer and easter programmes with British Council accreditation and have been voted the winner of the high school category of the Language Travel Magazine awards.
Attractions
The Royal Navy operates on the sea, under the sea, on the land and in the air. Welcome to the Fleet Air Arm Museum - representing the flying arm of the Royal Navy.
The South West of England is a land of mysteries. Here at Wookey Hole, where a river flows out of the underworld, pagan and Christian legends intermingle.
The relative seclusion of the 36 acres provides the perfect atmosphere for people who want to forget their hectic daily lives, and take it easy.
Visit the heart of the World Heritage Site. Around Britain's only hot spring, the Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex that still flows with natural hot water.
Town Factfile
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Population |
11,000 |
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Distance From London |
210 Miles, 2 hours by train via Frome |
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