THE Christmas lights went on in Taunton this week - so we thought we'd have a look back at some pictures of lights in the past.

This collection of snaps from our archive is from 2002, we believe.

Some of the scenes look much the same as they do now, such as Market House and the town centre, but others do look different.

An amazing scene in St James Street, opposite the County Ground, which is colourful and busy with enormous lights!

Do you remember displays of yesteryear? Join our dedicated nostalgia Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/wegrewupintaunton

Somerset County Gazette:
FESTIVE: Lloyds and North Street in Taunton

 

Somerset County Gazette:
DIFFERENT TIMES: A display in St James Street

 

Somerset County Gazette:
LANDMARK: Market House in Taunton town centre

 

Somerset County Gazette:
WHAT A YEAR: 2002 at the Old Market Centre - now the Orchard Centre

 

Somerset County Gazette:
DAZZLING DISPLAY: At Debenhams in North Street