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Putting metalwork in its place: An analysis of the Late Bronze Age and Earliest Iron Age finds from Somerset : A webinar by Dr Matthew Knight
WebinarDuring the Late Bronze Age and Earliest Iron Age (c.1150-600 BC), many bronze and gold objects were buried across Europe. This lecture will explore the meanings of metalwork deposition through […]
The Revd. Thomas Gould, Vicar of Axbridge 1766 – 1796 – A talk by John Page
Somerset Heritage Centre Brunel Way. Norton Fitzwarren, TauntonThomas Gould was the vicar stated by Hannah More to be 'intoxicated about six times a week and very frequently prevented from preaching by two black eyes honestly earned by fighting' […]
SANHS Associated Societies Day – CANCELLED
Methodist School Room, Watchet Opposite Car park in Harbour Rd******* Unfortunately we have had to CANCEL this event. Our sincere apologies to those who were planning to attend ******
Tone Works, Wellington – a Webinar by Dr Joanne O’Hara
WebinarTo register in advance for this Webinar, either email SANHS at: SANHSchair@sanhs.org Or to register directly, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-1foO4T2QUWEG7YQXz5S9g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]
Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society: “The Quantock landscape partnership scheme”
Holy Trinity Church Lysander Rd, Yeovil, United Kingdom"The Quantock landscape partnership scheme" A talk by Dan Broadbent on historic heritage projects. Friday 1 December, 7.15pm. Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BU Free to YALHS members, […]
Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society: “Battling Bishops”, by Rev’d Dr Mark Hutchinson.
Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset"Battling Bishops", by Rev'd Dr Mark Hutchinson. Friday 1 December, 7.30 Lecture Room in Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2EU Non-members £2
Exmoor Society Guided Walks, 3rd, 10th &19th December
Guided walks on 3rd, 10th, & 19th December. Full details on the online calendar - Exmoor Society Events.
Frome Society: “The rebuilding of St John’s Church by Rev. Bennett and his architect Charles Edmund Giles” by Julian Orbach.
Assembly Rooms Frome Behind Frome Memorial Theatre, United KingdomSaturday 2 December, 2.30pm, Assembly Rooms behind Frome Memorial Theatre (BA11 1EB). Visitors are asked to pay a fee of £5. the autumn edition of Frome Society's journal, Contact, is […]
SANHS Members’ General Meeting – Wyndham Hall Grand Re-Opening
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomWyndham Hall Grand Re-Opening & an opportunity to meet up with old friends from SANHS Martin Salzer will show a series of old photographs of East Coker from just after […]
Historical Association, Taunton Branch: “The real rugby story behind the myths and legends.” Angus Hamilton.
Birchall Hall, Queen's College Trull Rd, Taunton, United Kingdom"The real rugby story behind the myths and legends." Angus Hamilton. Wednesday 6 December, 7.30 pm (doors open 7 pm) Birchall Hall, Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton TA1 4QS Cost: […]
Harptrees History Society: “Crafts, paintings, drawings and Somerset voices”, by Kate Lynch.
West Harptree Memorial Hall Compton Martin Rd, West Harptree, Bristol, United KingdomIllustrated talk, followed by supper and other entertainments. Wednesday 13 December, 7.30pm. West Harptree Memorial Hall, Compton Martin Road, West Harptree, Bristol BS40 6EG Book places at info@harptreeshistorysociety.org
“Pitch Perfect: Excavating a Roman Farming Settlement and Villa at Ding’s Cruasaders RFC” by Dr Andrew Pearson
Clifton Cathedral Apostle Room Pembroke Rd. Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom"Pitch perfect: excavating a Roman farming settlement and villa at Dings Crusaders RFC" by Dr Andrew Pearson Wednesday 13 December, 7.30 - 9.30pm Clifton Cathedral Apostle Room, Pembroke Road, Clifton, […]