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Historical Association – Taunton branch: “The making of the United States: the first critical decades, 1775-1823” Prof. Max Edling, King’s College, London.
Birchall Hall, Queen's College Trull Rd, Taunton, United KingdomBirchall Hall, Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QS. Lecture: £3. There is free car parking on site.
The Wyndham Picturehouse – Friday 8 November: The Shooting Party (cert PG), starring James Mason
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomA new independent cinema showing a wide range of contemporary and classic films. Friday 8th November: Doors open 7.00pm film starting 7.30pm The Shooting Party is a 1984 British drama film directed by Alan Bridges set in 1913 and starring James Mason It is 1913, shortly before the outbreak of World War I. A group of […]
Talk: The findings of the Somerton New School Archaeology Excavations
Lady Smith Hall Somerton Parish Rooms, Somerton, Somerset, United KingdomSaturday 9th November 2024 at 2.30-4.15 at Lady Smith Hall, Somerton Parish Rooms. Somerton TA11 7NB Richard Greatorex of Cotswold Archaeology and Damion Da Rosa of Wessex Archaeology will present their findings of the excavations, with the opportunity to view some of the artefacts found. Cost: £5.00 Parking: 21 Brunel Cl, Somerton TA11 6LW, or […]
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS): “Bugs in folklore and fable” Rat Barnet
Faces Cafe, 4-6 Station Rd Weston-Super-MareTalks held in FACES Cafe, Station Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1XB Visitors, £4.
North Sedgemoor Local History Group: “Trenches to trams – the life of a Bristol Tommy?” Clive Burlton.
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: Medieval myth busting, BRLSI Lecture, given by James Wright.
Bath Literary & Scientific Society 16, Queen Square, Bath, United KingdomThe talk is taking place at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN; with an admission charge of £4 for members, and £5 for the general public. Pay on the door.
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”
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.