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Wyndham Hall Open Days
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomThe second of three open days at the Wyndham Hall in September 2023 This is a Free event, but donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate, there will be a donations box on site or go to the SANHS website http://sanhs.org/ and use the Donate button. We suggest a donation of £5
Wyndham Hall Open Days
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomThe third of three open days at the Wyndham Hall in September 2023 This is a Free event, but donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate, there will be a donations box on site or go to the SANHS website http://sanhs.org/ and use the Donate button. We suggest a donation of £5
A Talk on Aubrey Herbert
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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 evidence from Somerset and investigate how the relationships between people, objects and places informed how and where artefacts were deposited as part of wider […]
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' and 'the black shades of his character are too melancholy even to be sketched here.' How accurate was she? Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, […]
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 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 […]
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, guests £3.
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 available here
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 the last war. Chris Chanter will give his Glass Slide lecture with the Wyndham Hall magic lantern. This is a Free event, but donations are […]
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.