The hidden tales behind Wells' Blue Plaques — including a Hollywood callback for director Edgar Wright — will be revealed in a special illustrated talk at the Town Hall next week.

On Wednesday 9 April, former journalist Philip Welch will share the little-known stories behind the city's 10 Blue Plaques, in an event hosted by Wells Civic Society.

Among the anecdotes is the tale of how Hot Fuzz director Edgar Wright was contacted in Hollywood and invited back to the Blue School, where he began making films on a teacher's camera. Another story recalls a mysterious encounter Wright had in a dark Wells street, not far from his former home in Southover.

Other highlights include the curious case of a missing cricketer's plaque and the long-unsolved question of who once owned the Barclays Bank building in the Market Place.

The talk takes place at Wells Town Hall from 7pm to 9pm. Entry is £5 for non-members of the Civic Society.