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Moving roughly eastwards, Garston Street, also in the valley-bottom, consists of a long-row of weavers ' and other artisans ' cottages dating from the 17th century.

The eastern end of this area, adjacent to Kilver Street, is now occupied by the cider breweries.

Across Kilver Street ( the A37 ) is Kilver Court, which over the course of the 20th century has been a factory, the headquarters of the Showerings brewing business and then the headquarters of the leather-goods manufacturer, Mulberry.

Behind are the Kilver Court Gardens, originally built by Showerings for the recreation of their staff and set against the backdrop of part of the Charlton Viaduct, which are now open to the public.

On the eastern edge of the town is Charlton where there are former breweries and mills, now converted into a trading estate, and right on the edge of the town is to be found Charlton House, a luxury hotel and spa.