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Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society : “The witches of Selwood: witchcraft, belief and accusation in 17th century Somerset”, talk by Andrew Pickering (author of the book of the same title).
Holy Trinity Church Lysander Rd, Yeovil, United KingdomHoly Trinity Church, Lysander Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BU Free to members, non-members £2. For more information contact: yalhs.coordinator@outlook.com or visit the website at yahls.org.uk
SANHS 175 Conference at the Wyndham Hall ‘Somerset in the Mid-Nineteenth Century’
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomA full day’s conference of about 18 short talks on a wide range of topics to give an insight into many aspects of Somerset in the mid- 19th century. Cost […]
Frome Society for Local Study: Shoemakers’ Museum – The Story of Clarks – Talk by Rosie Martin.
Assembly Rooms Frome Behind Frome Memorial Theatre, United KingdomAssembly Rooms, behind Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB Visitors - £5
The Wyndham Picturehouse: Cinema Paradiso (Cert PG)
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomShowings at 2.30 PM and 7.30 PM a long film (2hours 30 mins) but with an intermission Salvatore, a famous film director, returns to his hometown for the funeral of […]
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS) : “The Portable Antiquities Scheme: recent finds from around Weston” talk by Laura Beckwith, Finds Liason Officer for Somerset,. Talks held in Friends Meeting House, 6 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JF Visitors, £4.
Friends Meeting House, WSM 6 High St, Weston-Super-Mare, United KingdomTalks held in Friends Meeting House, 6 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JF Visitors, £4.
North Sedgemoor Local History Group Wednesday : “Aerial views of Burnham and Highbridge” John Strickland.
The King Alfred School Burnham Road, HighbridgeMeetings are held in the King Alfred School lecture theatre, Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE Annual membership £10, visitors £5 per talk.
BACAS: AGM, followed by Members’ Projects
Bath Literary & Scientific Society 16, Queen Square, Bath, United KingdomBath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN. New season's excursions: click here for details.
Banwell Society for Archaeology and Local History: Ancient Textiles – Talk by Katherine Ball
Banwell Village Hall BanwellMeetings 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 […]
Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: “West Somerset railway” Talk by Joseph Rogers.
Church House, Milborne Port Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, United KingdomChurch House, Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, Sherbourne, DT9 5AN. Suggested donation of £5 for non-members.
Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group (SVBRG): Joe Rogers on Tithe Barns
Parish Rooms, Somerton Market Place, Somerton, United KingdomJoe became interested in the subject after visiting the newly restored Eavis barn in Pilton and is still touring the country looking at these impressive structures. He has published a […]
The Life of the Damsel and Dragonfly: talk by Jon Van Jowler
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomThis will be a very informative talk on dragonflies and damselflies by local naturalist Jon Van Gowler. He will give a presentation about the habitat, food, life cycles, predators and much […]
Frome Society for Local Study: Saturday 22 March, 2.00pm – AGM; followed at 2.30pm by: “William Beckford, the Tower and the transatlantic slave trade” Talk by Amy Frost.
Assembly Rooms Frome Behind Frome Memorial Theatre, United KingdomAssembly Rooms, behind Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB Visitors - £5