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The Exmoor Society – Walks Programme for 2025
The Exmoor Society is now a major provider of guided walks on Exmoor with a programme that runs from April to November. Walks start from different locations across Exmoor and are of different lengths and on a wide variety of themes. Click here to see the current programme from August through to November 2025 On […]
SANHS: VISIT TO LYME REGIS TOWN MILL AND HISTORIC SEAPORT
Lyme Regis Old Town Mill Mill Lane, Lyme RegisA visit to the old Town Mill at Lyme Regis with tour conducted by the miller, then a walkabout enjoying the secrets of the ancient and Royal seaport. Lunch at own discretion, but a myriad of pubs and cafes on the promenade. Meet at Lyme Regis Old Town Mill for 11.00 am Booking essential! Contact […]
The Wyndham Hall Picture House: Truly Madly Deeply (Cert PG)
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomNina misses her dead lover so much that he returns from “the other side”. But when a new relationship starts to blossom, will she betray the ghost she is Truly, Madly and Deeply in love with? Starring Alan Rickman and Juliet Stevenson in a rom-com that is oh so very different. Directed by by Anthony […]
Banwell Society of Archaeology and Local History:: “A Somerset scoundrel” , talk by Adrian Webb.
Banwell Village Hall BanwellRegular meetings held at Banwell Village Hall, BS29 6BS. Parking available. Membership subscriptions: £15 per year. Talks - members, £1, guests £3. Refreshments and raffle at all meeting. (Secretary: Maggie McCarthy, tel 01934 823611)
The history of an Iron Age, Roman & Early Mediaeval settlement in Dumnonia, South West England: An illustrated talk by Professor Stephen Rippon University of Exeter
SANHS is pleased to publicise a lecture by Prof. Stephen Rippon, a former President of SANHS (2010/11). Information below sent by St Petrock's History Group - further details from the Group (About · St. Petrock's History Group) Monday 15th September at 7pm St Petrock’s Church, Timberscombe, TA24 7TP Members £1 Visitors £4. Refreshments provided.
Milborne Port History and Heritage Group : “History of cider-making in the Sherborne area” talk by Elisabeth Bletsoe from Sherborne Museum.
Church House, Milborne Port Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, United KingdomChurch House, Bathwell Lane, Sherborne DT9 5AN Suggested donations: Members - £2 / Non-members - £5
Frome Society for Local Study: Excursion to Jane Austen’s House Museum, Winchester.
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Historical Association – Taunton branch : “Four Somerset knights and the Scrope-Grosvenor controversy (1386-90)” Dr Melanie Devine (Brendan Books).
Birchall Hall, Queen's College Trull Rd, Taunton, United KingdomAfter the AGM lunch - book in advance through Mr Geoff Bisson, gb@queenscollege.org.uk Birchall Hall, Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton TA1 4QS. Free to HA members; visitors £3. Free parking on site.
Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group: Buildings of South-West Wiltshire
Somerton Parish Rooms Market Square, SomertonMichelle Hilborne and Fergus Dowding will show photos of some of the buildings they visited in south west Wiltshire on the VAG Spring Conference this last April, illustrating similarities and differences to Somerset buildings. All talks at the Somerton Parish Rooms, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB. 7 for 7.30, non-members £3, tea served after talk. […]
SANHS Webinar: Archaeological Secrets of the National Trust in Somerset – by Cat Lodge
WebinarCat will be exploring some of the hidden corners of places in the care of the National Trust in Somerset. She’ll also be talking about some of the work that’s being undertaken to inform future land-use change for nature and people with positive inputs from the historic environment. To Register go to https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j9dD6JgZRDOxkdyYKTvUjg This is […]
SANHS Visit: Somerset County Cricket Club Museum
Booking essential, group limited to 25 but if numbers are sufficient a second tour can be arranged later that afternoon Book with SANHS by 19 September: email office@sanhs.org or ring 01823.272429 The club does not charge but welcomes donations.
Martock Local History Group: The Battle of Britain Over Somerset.Talk by John Smith
Gospel Hall, Martock Church St, MartockJohn Smith will give one of his dramatic and action packed descriptions of the Battle of Britain over Somerset 85 years ago. He promises to turn up, he is giving the talk free after getting totally lost last time. It’s also our exciting AGM. All talks 7 for 7.30, tea on arrival, at the Gospel […]