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St. George's Church, Fons George
St. George's Church, Fons George

There are 118 Grade II* listed buildings in Taunton Deane, a local government district with borough status in the English county of Somerset. In the United Kingdom, the term listed building refers to a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance; Grade II* structures are those considered to be "particularly significant buildings of more than local interest". The oldest in Taunton Deane is St George's Church, Fons George (pictured), which has Saxon origins. There are also Norman and medieval churches and churchyard crosses. More recent buildings include country houses and barns along with municipal buildings and an almshouse. The list includes urban properties such as those in Hammet Street and The Crescent in Taunton. Industrial sites are represented by Tonedale Mills in Wellington, the largest woollen mill in South West England. (Full list...)

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Skibobbing

Skibobbing is a winter sport involving a bicycle-type frame attached to skis. Although originally a form of transportation in the Alps, skibobbing is now a competitive sport, with contestants often achieving speeds of over 100 mph (160 km/h).

This picture shows Italian skibobber Sarah Gruber, from the ASKÖ SBC Linz club, taking part in the giant slalom event at the 2018 Austrian national championships.

Photograph credit: Isiwal

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