CAN you guess where this week’s Mystery Photograph was taken?

Each week, the Journal invites readers to test their local knowledge by identifying a historic location from the past.

Last week's Mystery Photograph was taken at Mells Green and shows a group of schoolchildren playing. Congratulations to Simon Davis who got that correct.

Mells is a rural village and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, around three miles west of Frome. The area has a long history, with records dating back to the Domesday Book. The local economy was historically linked to agriculture, mining, and ironworks, particularly the Fussell family’s ironworks which operated in the area during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The village contains a number of listed buildings, including St Andrew’s Church, known for its 15th-century tower and memorials connected to the Horner and Asquith families. Mells Manor, located nearby, also has historical significance and is associated with several notable figures. The Tithe Barn and other stone buildings reflect the architectural heritage of the area.

Mells Green lies on the edge of the main village and consists of housing and open green space. While relatively small, it has historically been considered part of the wider Mells community. The area is occasionally used for local events and activities, and is surrounded by fields and woodland typical of the local landscape.

The wider parish of Mells also includes surrounding hamlets such as Vobster and Great Elm. The village remains residential, with a local primary school and some community facilities, and is within commuting distance of Frome and other nearby towns.

The remains of the Fussell family's 18th- and 19th-century ironworks, known as the Old Iron Works, are located in the woods near Mells. They were once a major employer in the area and exported tools globally.

Parts of Mells, including the war memorial and elements of the Manor garden, were designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, with planting plans by Gertrude Jekyll.