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A Tour of Historic Cheddar : Saturday 17th August
Parsons Pen, Near Cheddar ChurchSaturday 17th August 2024, 11 am From Parsons Pen, near Cheddar church Led by John Page Chair of SANHS Local History Committee Although Cheddar is best known today for its tourist attractions in […]
Heritage Open Days at the Wyndham Hall: The official start of the SANHS 175 celebrations.
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomSunday 8th 11am – 4pm Tuesday 10th 11am – 4pm showing films Friday 13th 11am – 4pm showing films Over the last year the Wyndham Hall volunteers have worked incredibly […]
Visit to West Coker Twine Works: Saturday 14th September 11.00.
Dawe's Twineworks, West Coker , United KingdomMartin Salzer will be leading this visit to West Coker Twine Works in the morning. Sutton Bingham Church and/or East Coker church in the afternoon.
Webinar – The History of Nature Conservation on the Somerset Levels. SANHS Presidential Address: Thursday 19th Sept at 19.30
WebinarSteve Parker’s Presidential address. Steve will talk about the history of the conservation of the wildlife of the Somerset Levels To register go to https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8dE5Sev1QFya_FyqrR2hHg or email webinars@sanhs.org After registering, […]
SOMERSET’S MILITIA and VOLUNTEERS IN THE 19TH CENTURY: Talk by James Spencer
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomAn illustrated introduction to the organisation, uniforms and service of Somerset's Militia, Volunteer and Yeomanry units, c.1800 - c.1900 TUESDAY 24 September 2024 7.30pm Wyndham Hall, Castle Green, TAUNTON TA1 […]
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS) Tuesday 8 October, 7.00pm. “Birnbeck Pier: recent years and the future”
Faces Cafe, 4-6 Station Rd Weston-Super-MareBy Pete Lander Talks held in FACES Cafe, Station Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1XB Visitors, £4
John Periam of Milverton – Talk at Wyndham Hall: *******POSTPONED******
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomDUE TO UNAVOIDABLE ISUES WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THE TALK ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR 8 OCTOBER. IT WILL BE ORGANISED AGAIN FOR EARLY NEXT YEAR
Historical Association – Taunton branch Wednesday 9 October, 7.30pm: “John Wilkes: hero or rabblerouser?”
Birchall Hall, Queen's College Trull Rd, Taunton, United KingdomSheila Seymour AFRHistS Birchall Hall, Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QS. Lecture: £3. There is free car parking on site
North Sedgemoor Local History Group Wednesday 9 October, 7.00pm: “Did King Arthur really exist?” – Brian Wright
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.
An Introduction to the SANHS Herbarium: Wyndham Hall – Saturday 12th Ocober
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomFree Event! - No need to book, just turn up at the Wyndham Hall An illistrated talk with Simon Leach and Ian Salmon abouth the Somerset County Herbarium, to be […]
The Wyndham Picturehouse – Film Night, Friday 18 October
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomA new independent cinema showing a wide range of contemporary and classic films. Friday 18th October: Doors open 7.00pm film starting 7.30pm A New Leaf - Classic comedy starring Walter […]
Tintinhull Local History Group Wednesday 23 October, 7.30pm [after the AGM] “Saints to singers gallery: things you may not know about Tintinhull’s churches!”
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetBy Denny Robbins. Tintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull,. Yeovil BA22 8PY Members: £1. Visitors: £3. Includes refreshments from 7.15.