This webinar tells the story of excavations at Chewton Mendip from 2011 to 2020. Pip will talk about the Community Archaeology group’s involvement in the discovery of this important ecclesiastical site, dating from the late 7th Century and in continuous occupation until the early 15th. The extensive background research and archaeological findings tell a narrative […]

Thursday 5 June, 11 am: A curated guided tour.   The mill is the most complete survivor of an extensive group of 18th century mills in the Avon Valley that were engaged in the production of copper and brass goods. Further details here. Non-members £4.

Black and White film made in 1971: In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied North Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically. Stars : Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd. Dir: Peter Bogdanovich.  1971. Tickets  £6.00 To Book: Tickets can be booked in advance […]

Meetings are held in the King Alfred School lecture theatre, Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE Annual membership £10, visitors £5 per talk.

Visit to churches of Chewton Mendip, East Harptree and Compton Martin (followed by a likely call on the Ring o’ Bells). Full details of excursions for BACAS members and guests on the BACAS website.

Meetings 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)

Why we should record and protect our built heritage. Saturday 14 June, 2 - 4 pm at the Wyndham Hall, Castle Green, Taunton TA1 4AD No need to book, just turn up at Wyndham Hall. A donation to SANHS of £5 would be appreciated - pay on the door, or online here.

History of this 1891 chapel of ease and now Grade II listed building. The rector of the parish, Rev. W. J. Birkbeck, led the scheme for the church’s construction and a major benefactor was Sir Edward Bradford Medlycott who gave a 99-year lease for the land, donated a sum of money and also granted building stone […]

Tuesday 17 June, 1.45 for 2.00pm.  VISIT: Avalon Archaeology Centre. Cost: £9.25.  Full details here.

A 1780s barn was converted to a watermill by the construction of a mile long tunnel through shale, under two roads and the farmhouse. This was engineered in 1800 by William Smith, who published the first geological map of Britain in 1815. Stephen Bartlett farms there today and has restored the 1892 Armfield turbine to […]

Derek Niemann is a freelance writer who spent 25 years with the RSPB. The true story of a group British prisoners of war in 1940s Germany, overcoming terrible conditions through a shared love of birds. Meetings held at Frome Cricket Club, 30A Rodden Road, Frome BA11 2AH. Parking on site.  Bar opens at 7pm before […]

A guided walk by Mary Siraut exploring Dunster’s lost roads. This is quite a gentle walk mainly along footpaths exploring abandoned infrastructure and odd corners of Dunster’s history. Unfortunately, not suitable for wheelchairs as there is some uneven ground. Places strictly limited to 16 maximum. To book please email office@sanhs.org or ring 01823.272429 Suggested donation £5. […]