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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 patriotism and project state authority, and there was little of either evident between 1917 and 1922 in Russian as revolution descended into brutal civil war. […]
“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 of uncommon wildflowers, slow worms, Muntjac deer and hundreds of breeding gulls. Managed by a small local trust this talk will give you an insight […]
“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 AGM itself will have any submitted motions, a financial report, and election of officers and trustees. BACAS will present the 'Clive Peacock Memorial Award'; - […]
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 donation, please.
“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 of 19th century Emigration from this area of Somerset". Price £5, to include light refreshments. Tickets from Kingsbury Episcopi Community Shop & Kingsbury Time Travellers Tel : […]
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 and a lot is happening. Wyndham Hall has returned to the management of the Society, and conversion from SANHS Charity to SANHS Charitable Incorporated Organisation […]
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 displayed on a coat of arms are precisely controlled, and the status of an individual or family is clearly delineated by those items. The talk […]
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 the SANHS office (office@sanhs.org) is advised but tickets will be available on the door. £15 per person. Refreshments will be available. Photo credit: Wessex Archaeology
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.