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Historical Association : “Walter Bagehot: Langport’s international celebrity” Barry Winetrobe (Langport & District History Society).
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.
Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society : “The hanging pyx cover in Wells Cathedral” John Munns, Magdalene College, Cambridge. [with the AGM]
Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, SomersetLecture hall, Wells and Mendip Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE Non-members £4
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 - £18 which will include a light lunch (vegan option by request), tea and coffee. Booking essential. Go to https://buy.stripe.com/7sIaFmbYlezYbIs8wH or use the link on […]
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 the local theatre’s film projectionist, Alfredo. He reminisces about his life as a young boy falling in love with cinema. Stars Philippe Noiret, Enzo Cannavale. […]
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 01934 823611)
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 book on the subject and will bring some with him. Meet in the Parish Rooms, Market Place Somerton TA11 7NB, £2 non members. Talk starts […]