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The most independent town in England (Frome elected an independent town council with no party politics), the Cheese Show, the extraordinary independent food and arts scene, and a Somerset market town that's become a byword for radical community spirit
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Frome's independent town council, elected in 2011 with no party political candidates, has become a model for independent community politics across Britain. The Frome Cheese Show is one of Somerset's great agricultural events. The town's medieval Cheap Street — with a water channel running down the middle — is one of Somerset's finest.
Cheap Street with its central water channel is extraordinary. The Frome Cheese Show in September is excellent. The independent shops and food are outstanding. The River Frome walk. Catherine Hill for independent retail.
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Frome has one of Somerset's finest independent food scenes. The town centre has outstanding independent restaurants, cafes and food shops. Local Somerset produce — cheese, cider and dairy — throughout.
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Frome's independent politics has produced one of England's strongest independent business communities. Catherine Hill and the town centre have exceptional independent retail and food.
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Frome is a place in Somerset known for the most independent town in England (Frome elected an independent town council with no party politics), the Cheese Show, the extraordinary independent food and arts scene, and a Somerset market town that's become a byword for radical community spirit. Frome's independent town council, elected in 2011 with no party political candidates, has become a model for independent community politics across Britain. The population is around 28,000.
Frome has one of Somerset's finest independent food scenes. The town centre has outstanding independent restaurants, cafes and food shops. Local Somerset produce — cheese, cider and dairy — throughout.
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