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20th Century Buildings in Bridgwater: 14th November at Wyndham Hall
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomA talk by Chris Sidaway on 20th century buildings in Bridgwater. Bridgwater has lost many significant historic buildings, including some iconic C20th buildings. This talk will examine these and existing new architectural triumphs and tragedies. It is helpful to book through the SANHS office or just turn up at the door. There is a charge […]
The Smallest Show on Earth Everything you wanted to know about Flea Circuses (and a lot more!)
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomSaturday 16th November at 2pm at the Wyndham Hall A totally entertaining talk by Dr Tim Cockerill who works as a scientific consultant and insect wrangler in TV and Film (including with David Attenborough) and is Senior Lecturer in Natural History at Falmouth University. For over 150 years, audiences have been paying their sixpences to […]
Frome Society for Local Study: The Story of Ilford
Assembly Rooms Frome Behind Frome Memorial Theatre, United KingdomTalk by Marianne Cartwright-Hignett. Assembly Rooms, behind Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB Visitors - £5
Webinar: Orator Hunt and Ilchester Jail: presented by Tom Mayberry
WebinarHenry Hunt was renowned as the greatest radical orator of his age. Following the tragic outcome of a mass meeting in St Peter’s Fields, Manchester in 1819, he spent 30 months in Ilchester Gaol. There he wrote his autobiography and agitated for prison reform. This talk, first given to mark the bicentenary of the Peterloo […]
Glastonbury Antiquarian Society: Re-imagining Glastonbury Abbey – Dr James Cameron
Glastonbury Town HallCouncil Chamber, Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL G.A.S members free, visitors £2
Harptrees History Society: “Bristol’s lost city: “an extraordinary adventure” by Clive Burlton.
West Harptree Memorial Hall Compton Martin Rd, West Harptree, Bristol, United KingdomWest Harptrees Memorial Hall, BS40 6EG Doors open at 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Visitors are very welcome to this event at £3 a head. Book in advance but pay on the night - public booking opens on November 13th Please email: info@harptreeshistorysociety.org with subject line “November 2024”
Tintinhull Local History Group: “Ghosts, royals and ferrymen” Brian Margetson
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetTintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull,. Yeovil BA22 8PY Members: £1. Visitors: £3. Includes refreshments from 7.15.
Hinkley Point Archaeology Day: Saturday 30 November, Victory Hall, Stogursey
Victory Hall, Stogursey 32 Tower Hill, Stogursey, United KingdomA partnership event with EDF, Cotswold, SWHT and SANHS. Neil Holbrook CEO of Cotswold Archaeology will give the keynote speech. The event will celebrate the publication of the archaeological monographs and will be taking the archaeology story back to the parish. Venue - Victory Hall Stogursey Lunch included: Booking essential to determine catering numbers. To book […]
Frome Society for Local Study: Unbuilt Bath – The City as it Might Have Been
Assembly Rooms Frome Behind Frome Memorial Theatre, United KingdomTalk by Julian Orbach. Assembly Rooms, behind Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB Visitors - £5
“Palestine-Israel: past history, current challenges, and future possibilities” Dr Nadia Naser-Najjab, Inst. Arab & Islamic Studies, Univ. Exeter.
Birchall Hall, Queen's College Trull Rd, Taunton, United KingdomWednesday 4 December, 7.30pm: Birchall Hall, Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QS. Lecture: £3. There is free car parking on site.
“Wells inns, ales and ciders since 1360” Dr Richard Stone
Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, SomersetFriday 6 December, 7.00pm. Dr Richard Stone will fascinate you with a talk and taste on Medieval Ale and Cider, followed by Dr Mark Hutchinson teasing you with a short quiz on old Wells Inns. Lecture hall, Wells and Mendip Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE Non-members £4.
“A career in ruins: highlights of 50 years in archaeology” Julian Richards, archaeologist & broadcaster.
Friday 6 December, 7.15pm. Free to members, non-members £10
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.