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Martock History Group: The Barwick Follies – Joseph Lewis
Princes Room, Rear of The George Church St,, Martock, Somerset, United KingdomJoseph Lewis on the Barwick Follies, nationally famous, so completely eccentric and bizarre they have aroused curiosity ever since built in the 1780s. Martock History Group meet in the Princes Room to the rear of The George, Church Street, Martock TA12 6JL. £3 non members, tea and coffee from 7, talk starts 7.30pm:
Glastonbury Antiquarian Society: “Iron-age chariots: reconstruction with reference to ancient craftsmen” Robert Hurford.
Glastonbury Town Hall(Robert has built replica iron age chariots) Council Chamber, Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL G.A.S. members free, visitors £2.
Harptrees History Society : ” Shirehampton remount depot” talk by Prof. Richard Coates.
West Harptree Memorial Hall Compton Martin Rd, West Harptree, Bristol, United KingdomWest Harptree Memorial Hall, BS40 6EB Doors open at 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Book in advance, pay on the door: Visitors - £3 a head. Booking: please email: info@harptreeshistorysociety.org with subject line “March 2025”
Tintinhull Local History Group : “A history of coinage.” Brian Short.
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetTintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull,. Yeovil BA22 8PY Members: £1. Visitors: £3. Includes seasonal refreshments from 7.15.
Webinar: JOHN PERIAM, Esq., Steward of Milverton and SARAH, his widow – by David Victor
WebinarA webinar to be given by David Victor David will introduce us to the man who built a fortune from nothing in early 18th century, but died young, and his wife who sorted out the remaining problems while bringing up five children. To register in advance for David Victor's Webinar, either email SANHS at: webinars@sanhs.org Or to register […]
SANHS Annual Archaeology Day – A Review
Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, SomersetThe SANHS Archaeology Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 Annual Archaeology Day will be taking place at Wells & Mendip Museum on Saturday 29th March (10.30am - 4pm). List of speakers and talks: Westbury Society Archaeology Group - An update on excavations of a 3rd-4th century AD building near Westbury-sub-Mendip Jim Hardcastle - […]
The Wyndham Picturehouse: Repo Man (Cert.18)
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomBlack Comedy. A young punk, recruited by a car repo agency, finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu with a huge, $20,000 bounty--and something otherworldly stashed in its trunk. Stars : Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez. Dir: Alex Cox. 1984. Tickets £6.00 To Book: Tickets can be booked in advance via WegotTickets website […]
Visit to the South Somerset Heritage Centre at 7 Artillery Road Yeovil BA22 8RP
South Somerset Heritage Centre Somerset, United KingdomSouth Somerset Heritage Collection is a fascinating historical collection of objects and images from the former Yeovil Museum, reflecting the heritage of Yeovil and South Somerset. Booking essential – places limited. £5 charge
Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group (SVBRG): Talk by Jenny Chesher, Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas, Historic England
Parish Rooms, Somerton Market Place, Somerton, United KingdomJenny Chesher, Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas, Historic England, exemplary restorer of the Clerks Cottage at Spaxton will talk on her parents seminal 1968 book on restoration of their Cornish house and of the Cornish vernacular at large. Meet in the Parish Rooms, Market Place Somerton TA11 7NB, £2 non members. Talk starts 7.30pm, […]
Martock History Group: Martock and its remarkable built heritage. Talk by Fergus Dowding
Princes Room, Rear of The George Church St,, Martock, Somerset, United KingdomFergus Dowding will talk on Martock and its remarkable built heritage. Martock History Group meet in the Princes Room to the rear of The George, Church Street, Martock TA12 6JL. £3 non members, tea and coffee from 7, talk starts 7.30pm:
The Monmouth Rebellion and Taunton Castle : Tour led by Tom Mayberry
Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomTom Mayberry will lead a tour of the Castle revealing its connections with the 1685 rebellion and the Bloody assize including a visit to the new Monmouth exhibition. There will be an opportunity to take tea in the café. Mary Siraut will guide a short walk around the castle area exploring the area as it […]
Webinar: The Chew Valley Hoard
WebinarA webinar by Amal Khreisheh about the Chew Valley Hoard: the largest coin hoard ever found from the period of turmoil immediately following the Norman Conquest and recently acquired by the South West Heritage Trust.
GRADING OF WALKS
Events are graded from 1-4 in difficulty. The grading is found in the event description in the calendar on this page. Keep in mind that a change in weather conditions can make a walk more difficult than anticipated. All walks and activities demand a basic level of fitness, suitable footwear and waterproof clothing.
1 Easy – generally even ground with a few gentle slopes; no special fitness needed. Comfortable footwear required.
2 Moderate – for reasonably fit people, may include unsurfaced rural paths and tracks, moderate slopes, uneven surfaces, steps and stiles. Walking shoes/boots required.
3 Strenuous – for fit, experienced walkers, will include hills, uneven surfaces, tracks and may include muddy terrain. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are essential.
4 Confined spaces – including caves and attics. Locations may be dusty, slippery and dark.
Activity leaders carry out a risk assessment beforehand. Participants are required to provide emergency contact details before taking part in an activity – this information is destroyed by the group leader after the activity has taken place.