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BACAS: AGM, followed by Members’ Projects

Bath Literary & Scientific Society 16, Queen Square, Bath, United Kingdom

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN. New season's excursions: click here for details.

Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group (SVBRG): Joe Rogers on Tithe Barns

Parish Rooms, Somerton Market Place, Somerton, United Kingdom

Joe became interested in the subject after visiting the newly restored Eavis barn in Pilton and is still touring the country looking at these impressive structures.  He has published a book on the subject and will bring some with him. Meet in the Parish Rooms, Market Place Somerton TA11 7NB, £2 non members.  Talk starts […]

The Life of the Damsel and Dragonfly: talk by Jon Van Jowler

Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

This will be a very informative talk on dragonflies and damselflies by local naturalist Jon Van Gowler.  He will give a presentation about the habitat, food, life cycles, predators and much more of these colourful creatures. The event will be in two parts, Damselflies in the first half with a refreshment break before Dragonflies in the […]

Martock History Group: The Barwick Follies – Joseph Lewis

Princes Room, Rear of The George Church St,, Martock, Somerset, United Kingdom

Joseph 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:

Webinar: JOHN PERIAM, Esq., Steward of Milverton and SARAH, his widow – by David Victor

Webinar

A 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, Somerset

The 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 - […]