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Events
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Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS) : “Romans, saints, Vikings and Normans” David Elsey.
Friends Meeting House, WSM 6 High St, Weston-Super-Mare, United KingdomFriends Meeting House, 6 High Street, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1JF. Meetings will end by 9pm.
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North Sedgemoor Local History Group: “The history of a local house.” Brian Wright.
The King Alfred School Burnham Road, HighbridgeKing Alfred School (lecture theatre), Burnham Road, Highbridge TA9 3EE. Visitors £5.
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Banwell Society of Archaeology and Local History : “Trenches to trams – the life of a Bristol Tommy.” Clive Burlton.
Banwell Youth & Community Centre , United KingdomRegular meetings held at Banwell Youth & Community Centre, BS29 6DB. Parking available. Membership subscriptions: £15 per year. Talks - members, £1, guests £3. Refreshments and raffle at all meeting. (Secretary: Maggie McCarthy, tel 01934 823611)
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St Petrock’s History Group : “Exmoor’s Victorian poor – from bread tokens to workhouses.” Graeme Horn, Exmoor Society.
St Petrock's Church Church St, TimberscombeSt Petrock’s Church, Timberscombe, TA24 7TP Members £1 - Visitors £4. Refreshments provided
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Milborne Port History and Heritage Group : “Tithe barns” Joe Rogers.
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. Full detils at http://milborneporthistory.org.uk/
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Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group: “Two houses in Somerton” by John Rickard.
Parish Rooms, Somerton Lady Smith Hall, Market Sq., Somerton, United KingdomAlso, “thoughts on urban housing” following the recent VAG Winter conference on urban housing.
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SANHS Webinar: The Portable Antiquites Scheme – Recent Finds from Somerset: by Laura Beckwith, Finds Liaison Officer for Somerset
WebinarTo register directly, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KYHY5qmEQfCPq27v7X0Sew or email: webinars@sanhs.org After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar and reminder emails nearer the event. This is a Free event, but donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate, please go to the SANHS website https://sanhs.org/ and use the […]
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Westbury Society Thursday : “Archaeological secrets of the National Trust in Somerset” The 2026 Barry Lane Lecture: Cat Lodge, National Trust archaeologist.
Westbury-Sub-Mendip Village Hall Hannah's Lane, United KingdomWestbury-sub-Mendip Village Hall, Hannah's Lane, BA5 1JD. Entry £2.50 (cash please); under-16s free.
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Exmoor Society Friday 20th March: “Treasures and tales from Simonsbath” – an exciting tour and a 3-course dinner.
Simonsbath House Hotel, Simonsbath, TA24 7SH, Minehead, £36 (wine extra) - book here Check the Society's website for summer programme of guided walks .
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Frome Society for Local Study : “Churchill’s secret map makers” Dr Adrian Webb.
Assembly Rooms Frome Behind Frome Memorial Theatre, United KingdomAssembly Rooms at rear of Frome Memorial Theatre, BA11 1EBH. Talk preceded by AGM at 2pm Visitors £5.
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Martock History Group: “Tithe barns.” Joseph Rogers.
Gospel Hall, Martock Church St, MartockChristian Fellowship Gospel Hall, Church Street, Martock TA12 6JL. Annual membership (all talks) £10; non-members £3 per meeting.
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Harptrees History Society : “The mapping of Somerset”. Christin & Joe King.
West Harptree Memorial Hall Compton Martin Rd, West Harptree, Bristol, United KingdomBook at info@harptreeshistorysociety.org using March 2026 as subject line. Visitors: £3 donation requested.