Yeovil, Market town in South Somerset, England
Yeovil is a market town in South Somerset in southwest England, spread across gentle hills and connecting different residential neighborhoods with shops and green spaces. The town has two railway stations and several shopping areas linked by main roads.
The settlement was first recorded in 880 in a Saxon charter as Gifle. King John granted the market charter in 1205, which gave the town its legal status and economic importance.
The name evolved from the Old Saxon word Gifle, first recorded in 880, which gradually changed into the form used today. When you walk through the streets, you can still see buildings from the time when gloves were made here, and shops selling local products.
The town is accessible by train through Yeovil Junction and Yeovil Pen Mill stations, which connect to regional lines. The main road A303 runs towards London and links the town to other parts of Somerset.
In the 19th century, the town was a center for glove making before it shifted to aircraft and defense industries in the 20th century. This transformation changed the town layout and brought new jobs and factories.
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