Yarmouth has been a settlement for over a thousand years, and is one of the earliest on the Island. It was originally called Eremue, meaning "muddy estuary". Its natural harbour made it an important point for trade, fishing, and transport. In the 16th century, Henry VIII built Yarmouth Castle as part of a chain of coastal defenses to protect against French invasion. Today, much of its historic charm remains, with cobbled streets, Georgian and Victorian buildings, and the castle serving as a reminder of its past.
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