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“Creating a ‘Usable Past’: The Legacy of the 1917 Revolution in Modern Russia” by Dr Matthew Rendle
Birchall Hall, Queens College
Trull Road, Taunton, United Kingdom
An 2022-23 Historical Association event The Russian Revolution remains a deeply problematic historical moment in modern Russia. On the one hand Putin's Russia tries to harness the past to strengthen […]
“A Trip to Steep Holm” Webinar by Stephen Parker
This fully illustrated talk will take us on a trip to the island of Steep Holm in the Severn Estuary. Just off Weston-super-Mare, the island is home to a range […]
“Creating a ‘usable past’ : the legacy of the 1917 revolution in modern Russia”
Birchall Hall, Queens College
Trull Road, Taunton, United Kingdom
Historical Association - Taunton Deane branch present: "Creating a 'usable past' : the legacy of the 1917 revolution in modern Russia" Talk by Dr Matthew Rendle (Univ. Exeter) - Fee £2
“The paintings of William Hogarth”, with Richard Kay
Phoenix Hotel
Chard
Chard History Group present "The paintings of William Hogarth", with Richard Kay. Thursday 9 March, 7.30pm; fee £3.50 The Ballroom, Phoenix Hotel, Chard, TA20 1PH.
Bath and Counties Archaeological Society AGM
BRLSI
16 Queen Square, Bath
BACAS AGM will be on Thursday 9 March at 7:30pm at BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath. Before the AGM, there will be presentations on a number of members' projects. The […]
A visit to Lower Chilcott Farm, Dulverton – a 17th century Exmoor farmhouse
Dulverton
A visit to Lower Chilcott Farm, Dulverton - a 17th century Exmoor farmhouse. Visit led by a member of SANHS' Historic Buildings section. Booking essential - number limited to 12; please email office@sanhs.org Minimum £5 […]
“Get Inspired – An Event for the Inquisitive” – Afternoon of talks
The Church Rooms
Kingsbury Episcopi
Kingsbury Time Travellers present: “Get Inspired – An Event for the Inquisitive” Speakers include Ted Udall on "An introduction to family history research", and Janet Lute on "The Why, When and Where […]
SANHS AGM 2023
Society business in the morning and a guided tour of Taunton lead by SANHS President, Nigel Pearce, after lunch. Trustees and committee members are full of post-pandemic energy and enthusiasm […]
Heraldry in Somerset – A talk by Des Atkinson
Somerset Heritage Centre
Brunel Way. Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton
This will be an introduction to the history and purpose of heraldry and of the urge to produce a pedigree among the families of Somerset. The items that can be […]
Annual Archaeology Day
Bleadon Village Hall
The theme for the 2023 SANHS annual archaeology day is "Recent discoveries through development-led archaeology" The day is 10am-2pm and taking place at Bleadon Village Hall (BS24 0PG) Booking through […]
Archaeology online: Archaeology and recovery of military personnel – Zoom lecture
Bath & Counties Archaeological Society (BACAS) present: "Archaeology online: Archaeology and recovery of military personnel." This is a free zoom lecture with speaker Richard Osgood. Full details and booking at Archaeology Online
“The Romans in Somerset” – a talk by Stephen Clews
Harptrees Historical Society present: "The Romans in Somerset" - a talk by Stephen Clews. Fee £3. Book at info@harptreeshistorysociety.org with subject line “March 2023”
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.