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Somerton, The Viaduct c.1955
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Looking from the B3153, just east of the town, this photograph shows a local train hauled by a steam engine, whilst the cows below, well used to the noise, continue unconcernedly chewing the cud. The track is the main line between Paddington and Exeter, and here is carried above the River Carey on the back of a five-arch viaduct.

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Memories of Somerton, the Viaduct c1955

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The Viaduct.
A great place for walks, and sledging in winter, great fun, and Gordon Adams went into the hedge at the bottom and broke his leg. Mrs Brown from the dairy played the organ in church, and played for my wedding.
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Added 05 November 2011

Brown's Fields
We knew this spot as Brown's Fields.  Farmer Brown had the dairy in Broad Street and used to drive his cows down the lane by the Lynch. In summer time we used to go down to the river to play and have picnics. In the winter time it was a great place to use your sledge.  We often used to sit inside big sacks and slide down the hill (hopefully missing the cow pats). In the summer we used to pick little wild ...see more
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