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Events
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SANHS: HANNAH MORE (1745 – 1833): A talk by John Page on the Bristol-based educator and philanthropist
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomJohn writes: "Numerous books have been written about Hannah More and her life, but most of what is known about her charitable activities and schools around Mendip has been taken from information sourced from Hannah and her sister Martha. This fresh interpretation uses local sources to offer a somewhat different view of events." No need to […]
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Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: ‘Raleigh, the Digbys & Sherborne Castle’ Bill McDermott.
Church House, Milborne Port, Sherborne Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, United KingdomCamelot Room, Church House, Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port DT9 5AN. Suggested donations: members £2, non-members £5.
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BACAS: Westbury-sub-Mendip Excavation
Full details of BACAS events : BACAS website.
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SANHS – Local History Section: Visit to the Hydrographic Office
A chance to visit the recently rebuilt facility. We will be given a guided tour and an opportunity to view some of its archive treasures. Meet 2.30 pm at the Hydrographic Office Admiralty Way, Taunton TA1 2DN Numbers will be limited for security and early booking is essential as details must be provided to the Hydrographic Office well […]
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Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society : Private tour of Radstock Museum
Check website for details.
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SANHS cio AGM
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdomhe 2026 AGM will be held on Saturday 11 July, in the Wyndham Hall, Castle Green, Taunton TA1 4AD The meeting will start at 10.30am, coffee available from 10. The AGM papers will be posted on the website in due course. Our retiring President, Mary Siraut, will give the presidential address.
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St Petrock’s History Group: “From Saxon stone carving to contemporary architecture, North Devon craftsmen have made it all” illustrated talk by Hugh Harrison.
St Petrock's Church Church St, TimberscombeSt Petrock's Church, Church Street, Timberscombe, TA24 7TP. Members £1, visitors £4, refreshments provided.
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Discovering the Wildlife of Churches at West Monkton Churchyard with SANHS Natural History.
West Monkton ChurchBecome part of this exciting two-year project by SANHS, to discover more about the wildlife of Somerset's wonderful churchyards. In most towns and villages, the parish churchyard is one of the most important areas for wildflowers, lichen, insects and other wildlife in the area. We will have a self-guided churchyard wildlife tour, a children's quiz sheet, […]
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Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: Susan Hartnell-Beavis will give an “on-location” talk on Blackford village.
Blackford Reading Room. Full details on website
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Martock History Group : Walkabout, round the ancient tithing of Milton
check website for details. Our winter season of talks will begin again on Tuesday 22nd September.
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Harptrees History Society : a guided tour of Underfall Yard, Bristol.
Details on website
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Frome Society for Local Study Walking Festival : Friday 7th to Sunday 9th August
Full details of this annual event here - click on Talks & Events