Nigel K Ford Funeral Directors

24/07/2025

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📍 45 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NZ
📍 North End, Creech St Michael, TA3 5EB
📱 Call us on: 01823 338369/444354
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21/07/2025

The Tudor Tavern
The property is one of the few buildings of its era to survive in Taunton; research suggests the neighbouring buildings dated from the 16th or 17th century. It was originally used as a clothiers shop, and the owners expanded the property while in business.[5] The clothiers, Thomas and Joan Trowbridge, have their initials (T.T. and I.T.) above the door. The building became a grocer during the 17th century, owned by Thomas Baker, whose daughters were known as the 'maids of Taunton' and were there to welcome Duke of Monmouth when they visited the Taunton. The building remained a grocer through the 19th century, owned by three generations of the Turle family. In the 1870s, the building became an antique dealership, Halliday & Sons.[6] In 2003, it was leased by Caffè Nero and refurbished at a cost of £200,000, after being empty for years

19/07/2025

Our thoughts are with the families, students and wider community, of those affected by the tragic Minehead school bus crash.
We are sending well wishes to all those recovering from the accident.

19/07/2025

In loving memory of all the very special people that we said our final goodbyes to this week.

We are here to offer you all the help and support you need, 24 hours a day, so please don’t hesitate to call us on 01823 338369

So who’s on call this weekend?
Your Duty Funeral Director is Leon
Your Crew are Wayne and Aston

Take care of yourselves & each other 💛 Xx

17/07/2025

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14/07/2025

The L***r House in Taunton, Somerset, also known as St. Margaret's Almshouses, has a fascinating history dating back to the 12th century. Here are some key points:

Foundation: Established between 1174 and 1180, it was originally a l***r hospital known as the Chapel of St. Margaret 'infirmorum'
Glastonbury Abbey: In 1280, Glastonbury Abbey acquired the patronage of the hospital. Abbot Beere later rebuilt it as almshouses in the early 16th century
Post-Dissolution: After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the associated chapel was demolished. The building continued to serve as almshouses from 1612 to 1938.
Modern Era: In the late 1930s, it was converted into offices and accommodation for the Somerset Guild of Craftsmen.

After a period of neglect and vandalism in the late 1980s, it was restored in the early 1990s and now serves as social housing.
The building is a Grade II* listed structure, recognized for its historical and architectural significance.

09/07/2025

07/07/2025

At Dignity Funerals we’re taking a moment this 7th July - Thank You Day - to express our heartfelt gratitude 💙

To our incredible teams: thank you for your unwavering compassion, professionalism, and dedication. You go above and beyond every day to support families with dignity and care.

To the families and communities we serve: thank you for placing your trust in us during life’s most meaningful moments. It’s an honour to walk alongside you.

Together, we make a difference. 💐

07/07/2025

Creech Castle, located in Taunton, Somerset, is a historic building with a rich past. Originally built around 1850, the structure is made of red sandstone with some brick dressings. It features a crenellated parapet and a four-stage stair turret at the rear 1. The building was initially a private residence but has since been converted into a hotel and office spaces.

The castle is a Grade II listed building, which means it is recognized for its special architectural and historic interest 1. Today, it serves as a unique working environment, offering serviced office suites with modern amenities while retaining its historic charm.