YOU can find out all about the history of Taunton in an unusual exhibition.

Women's Institute members have created an embroidered tale of the county town down the ages.

They have created five large colourful panels depicting important chapters in the story of the town.

The artwork was today (Thursday) presented to the Museum of Somerset at an event hosted by the Somerset County Federation of Women's Institutes, which is celebrating its centenary this year.

The ceremony was at Castle House, part of the Museum of Somerset.

Federation chairman Julia Statton said: "This is a beautiful work of art and a true legacy for Taunton to be enjoyed for many years to come."

The work is the brainchild of Erica Adams, former deputy principal of Denman the WI’s national adult education college, who approached the county federation.

Artist Hazel Hillman did extensive research, working with historian Tom Mayberry, chief executive of the South West Heritage Trust.

Members met regularly at Wilton Lodge, in Taunton, where they worked on the pieces and discussed progress with other embroiderers.

The finished articles were displayed for members to view at the Somerset Federation’s centenary year lunch in February and will now hang in Castle House.