A royal welcome to Taunton's newest gaming store
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Professional wrestler King Leon the 6th has a new home for his throne. Steven Baker, who plays King Leon the 6th in the wrestling ring, is now the proprietor of The King’s Court on Bay Street in the Whittenton neighborhood of Taunton. The King’s Court is a gaming and collectibles store and tabletop gaming facility set in a king’s court, and Baker’s vision is that of a welcoming space, or “hang out,” for fans and fanatics of the gaming, comic book and fantasy end of pop culture. Get a look inside right here.
In our latest installment of “Women of Taunton,” which explores the lives of women in history from around the area, we dive deep into the life of Emily Elizabeth Parsons, a Civil War nurse who founded Mount Auburn Hospital. Get a look at the extraordinary life of this important Tauntonian.
A Victorian on High Street that dates back to 1880 with some modern updates and flourishes among some gorgeous classic details sold for just over $700,000 recently. The duplex, with more than 4,000 square feet of living space, sold for $705,000 on March 17, according to real estate and mortgage data company The Warren Group. You’ve got to take a look inside.
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