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Glastonbury Antiquarian Society: “The Glastonbury cholera epidemic of 1866” Tim Hopkinson-Ball.
Glastonbury Town HallCouncil Chamber, Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL G.A.S. members free, visitors £2.
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 […]
Tintinhull Local History Group: “Hospital blues: nursing in the Dorset region in the First World War.” Luke Mouland.
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetFocusing on the Sherbourne Group of British Red Cross hospitals (which included Yeovil) the pivotal role played by VADs - mainly women - is explained, Tintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull,. Yeovil BA22 8PY Members: £1. Visitors: £3. Includes seasonal refreshments from 7.15.
Webinar: The Chew Valley Hoard: Amal Khreisheh (Curator of Archaeology, South West Heritage Trust)
WebinarThe Chew Valley Hoard - Amal Khreisheh (Curator of Archaeology, South West Heritage Trust)7.30pm - Thursday 24th AprilThe Chew Valley Hoard is the largest coin hoard ever found for the period of turmoil following the Norman Conquest, comprising 2,584 silver pennies dating 1066 -1068.The hoard was acquired under the Treasure Act 1996 thanks to support […]
Harptrees History Society: “The agricultural revolution, 1700-1850 – and why we wouldn’t have had an industrial revolution without it” Dr. Jim Pimpernell.
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 “April 2025”
Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society : AGM, followed by “PDSA medal for gallantry in animals” Andy Dutch.
Holy Trinity Church Lysander Rd, Yeovil, United KingdomHoly Trinity Church, Lysander Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BU Free to members, non-members £2. For more information contact: yalhs.coordinator@outlook.com or visit the website at yahls.org.uk
Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society: VISIT: King John’s Hunting Lodge Museum, Axbridge.
A curated guided tour. Further details here. Non-members £4.
Banwell Society of Archaeology and Local History: AGM & Members’ night.
Banwell Village Hall BanwellMeetings 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)
Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: 80th anniversary of VE Day – based at Milborne Port Village Hall
Milborne Port Village Hall SpringField Road, Sherborne, Somerset, United KingdomSaturday 10 May: 80th anniversary of VE Day - based at Milborne Port Village Hall, Springfield Road, Sherborne, DT9 5RE Full details here
Burnham Community Centre Somerset Day – Sunday 11th May, 10 am to 4pm
Burnham Community Centre The Hall, 5 Berrow Road,, Burnham on Sea, SomersetThis event celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the North Sedgemoor Local History Group and the first viewing of the Bob & Winston Thomas local history archive. The event will open at 10 o’clock and is free to attend but we do ask for donations to the Community Centre towards their overhead costs in holding this event. We shall […]
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS): “Brilliant things: ancient Egyptian faience” Lucia Gahlin.
Friends Meeting House, WSM 6 High St, Weston-Super-Mare, United KingdomTalks held in Friends Meeting House, 6 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JF Visitors, £4.
The Wyndham Picturehouse: Head (Cert. PG)
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomThe legendary Monkees frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vignettes containing surreal humour and anti-establishment social commentary. Stars : Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith. Dir: Bob Rafelson. 1968. Tickets £6.00 To Book: Tickets can be booked in advance via WegotTickets website search for Wyndham Hall Taunton. OR […]