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Town's historic industrial buildings to be developed

11:01:20 27th January 2010

Historic industrial buildings in Somerset are to be refurbished as part of a £7 million mixed development scheme.

The Yeovil Express reports that the former glove-making factory will be renovated to create a café and restaurant complete with outdoor courtyard eating area.

In all, the scheme will see the creation of 27 houses, ten apartments, two new shops and a third shop with accommodation above, the news provider reports.

Office space will also be created above the restaurant in the former factory.

South Somerset District Council spokesman councillor Tony Fife told the Express the development was "just what Yeovil needs".

"This is a landmark site and links in with the newly improved South Western Terrace and Reckleford areas," he said.

"It is part of a much larger picture that will help deliver the town's potential."

The market town of Yeovil was renowned for its glove making industry, which extends as far back as the 16th century. ADNFCR-2655-ID-19580413-ADNFCR

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