Mountain Warehouse

35 High Street, used today by Mountain Warehouse, had previously been The Christopher Inn and then became known as The Somerset Hotel from 1862 until 1887. The Tudways owned the property from the mid-1750s.

Somerset Hotel listed in Heritage Trail

Related Talks & Resources

Talks and Resources connected to Mountain Warehouse

These talks reveal the findings of historical research that connects Mountain Warehouse to transatlantic slavery and considers the enduring legacies that exist today.

The People

People and families connected to Mountain Warehouse

Mountain Warehouse has a complex history involving individuals and families who were involved in the transatlantic slave trade. It’s important to acknowledge their role and remember the enslaved people impacted by their actions.
Portrait of Charles Tudway, MP.
The Tudway family were important politicians and significant landowners in Wells, as well as owners of enslaved Africans on their plantation in Antigua.

Explore More Buildings

Learn about other historic buildings connected to transatlantic slavery