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St Petrock’s History Group : “Dulverton Weir restoration” Philip Hull (lead trustee, Dulverton Weir & Leat Conservation Trust)
St Petrock's Church Church St, TimberscombeSt Petrock's Church, Church Street, Timberscombe, Minehead TA24 7TP (Local history group for Timberscombe, Wootton Courtenay & neighbours) Members £1; visitors £4 - refreshments provided.
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Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: “In my Grandfather’s footsteps.” Charlotte Carty (repeat of the talk given on 10 May 2025 as part of VE Day commemorations).
Church House, Milborne Port, Sherborne Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, United KingdomChurch House, Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port DT9 5AN. Suggested donations: members £2, non-members £5.
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Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group: The Hamlet of Ash, Martock: Fergus Dowding
Parish Rooms, Somerton Market Place, Somerton, United KingdomFergus Dowding will discuss some of the houses in the hamlet of Ash, near Martock which the group visited in July 2025. These include the discovery of a counter-change framed ceiling in a rear wing in a room built into the side of a dovecote.
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SANHS Webinar: Discovering the SANHS Archives – by Tom Mayberry
WebinarSomerset Archaeological & Natural History became a collector of archives from its earliest days, and the archive remains one of the most remarkable sources for Somerset history. This talk will reveal some of its riches. Register for the webinar here or email webinars@sanhs.org
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SANHS: The History of Radio in the South West. – Talk by Neil Wilson. Wyndham Hall
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomNeil Wilson, founder of the Radio Museum in Watchet, will talk about the history of public radio broadcasting, focussing on BBC transmissions and the Washford Cross transmission station. Please book, if you can, by either emailing office@sanhs.org or calling the office on 01823 272429. Or just turn up at the door! This is a free event.
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Frome Society for Local Study: “Frome fables” Keith Browning.
Assembly Rooms Frome Behind Frome Memorial Theatre, United KingdomAssembly Rooms at rear of Frome Memorial Theatre, BA11 1EBH. Visitors £5.
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Exmoor Society Tuesday : “An evening with Flemming Ulf-Hansen”
Dulverton Town Hall Fore St, Dulverton, United KingdomDulverton Town Hall, Fore Street, Dulverton, TA22 9EX (We have a copy of Flemming's latest book, "Exmoor", in SANHS Library) Members £5 / Non-members £10 Details here.
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Martock History Group : “James Quantock, the 18th century polymath.” Ed Lorch.
Gospel Hall, Martock Church St, MartockChristian Fellowship Gospel Hall, Church Street, Martock TA12 6JL. Annual membership (all talks) £10; non-members £3.
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Harptrees History Society: “Hannah More”. Dr Jo Edwards.
West Harptree Memorial Hall Compton Martin Rd, West Harptree, Bristol, United KingdomWest Harptree Memorial Hall, BS40 6EG. Book at info@harptreeshistorysociety.org using date of event as subject line Visitors: £3 donation requested.
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Tintinhull Local History Group : “The skeleton behind the plough: the plight of the agricultural labourers and George Mitchell of Montacute.” Denny Robbins
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetVillage Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull BA22 8PY. Coffee & biscuits beforehand. Members £1, visitors £3.
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Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society: “Mining and the Somerset coalfield.” Bryan Hawkins .
Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, SomersetPlease note: the talk will be preceded by WNHAS AGM. Lecture Theatre, Wells & Mendip Museum, Wells, BA5 2UE Non-members £4
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SANHS: Visit to Dunster Old Priory and Luttrell Arms
Dunster Old Priory Priory Green, DunsterA visit to Dunster Old Priory with a conducted tour of the building with details of its history. Bring lunch or make own arrangements, then meet in the afternoon to see early building details at the Luttrell Arms, followwed by tea and cake. Arrive at the Old Priory at 11:00 for a walkthrough and description […]