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SANHS: Geological Walk around Ham Hill – Andy Gordon
There are several disused Ham Hill Stone quarries to visit, including a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Although we will focus on Somerset Geology Group’s speciality, the hilltop also […]
The Wyndham Hall Picture House: The Tales of Hoffmann
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomFilmed adaptation of the Offenbach opera by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressberger. A romantic poet named ETA Hoffman (Robert Rounseville) reflects on three women he loved and lost in the […]
SANHS: Wildlife of the Avalon Marshes – Talk by Alison Uren
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomTalk by Alison Uren at Wyndham Hall
SANHS: THE NABOB, HIS MISTRESS, HIS WIFE AND HIS DAUGHTERS: victims of English ambitions in India? – Talk by Mary Siraut
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomMary Siraut will speak about the extraordinary life of Charles Malet
Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group: Study of Carvings by Andy Ziminski
Somerton Parish Rooms Market Square, SomertonAndy Ziminski will talk us through some of the rich and varied carvings he has studied. He has an eye for interesting detail, his recent book “Church Going” gained him […]
SANHS Webinar: Photographing Old Buildings (and other things!) – Tony Harding
WebinarTony Harding shares some tips and tricks gained from his experience photographing buildings (outdoor and indoor) for various SANHS-related and other projects. The emphasis will be on creative techniques and […]
Martock Local History Group: The River Parrett: Andrew Clegg
Gospel Hall, Martock Church St, MartockAndrew Clegg is a citizen scientist who has been researching the true story of phosphates in the River Parrett in the course of human occupation. Working with the Environment Agency […]
The Wyndham Hall Picture House: The Fairy
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomHotel night porter Dom falls in love with Fiona who arrives with no luggage or shoes and says she is a fairy. She will grant him three wishes, but she […]
SANHS Webinar: Discovering the SANHS Archives – by Tom Mayberry
WebinarWebinar by Tom Mayberry on the on the rich collections of manuscript material acquired by the Society
SANHS: Visit to Dunster Old Priory and Luttrell Arms
Dunster Old Priory Priory Green, DunsterA visit to Dunster Old Priory with a conducted tour of the building with details of its history. Bring lunch or make own arrangements, then meet in the afternoon to […]
SANHS Webinar: Banwell Bone Caves – by John Page
WebinarJohn Page will give a webinar on the complex history of the famous Banwell caves