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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 […]
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: £3 (pay on the door)
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, Bristol BS8 3BX Non-members £2
Tintinhull Local History Group: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetA sociable, seasonal gathering with music and good cheer as we uncover the origins of some familiar carols. Wednesday 13 December, 7.30pm Tintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil B22 8PY Visitors £3, including refreshment
Tintinhull Local History Group: “The Twelve Days of Christmas”
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetA sociable, seasonal gathering with music and good cheer as we uncover the origins of some familiar carols. Wednesday 13 December, 7.30pm Tintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil B22 8PY Visitors £3, including refreshments
“Bath Abbey: The Stories Behind the Stones” Lecture by Jeremy Key-Pugh
Bath Literary & Scientific Society 16, Queen Square, Bath, United KingdomThe talk is taking place at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN on Thursday 14th December 2023, 7.30pm, with an admission charge of £4 for BACAS members, and £5 for the general public. Pay on the door. Tea & coffee & free mince pies!