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Martock History Group: Clive Wakely, funeral director. ‘A Life in Death’.
Martock History Group: Clive Wakely, funeral director. ‘A Life in Death’.
Martock History Group meet in the Princes Room to the rear of The George, Church Street, Martock TA12 6JL. £3 non members, tea and coffee from 7, talk starts 7.30pm
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Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group (SVBRG): Jonathan Holt on Somerset Follies
Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group (SVBRG): Jonathan Holt on Somerset Follies
Jonathan is editor of the Folly Fellowship’s journal and has written books on the follies of Wiltshire, Dorset and more recently Somerset. Meet in the Parish Rooms, Market Place Somerton TA11 7NB, £2 non members. Talk starts 7.30pm, tea afterwards.
Harptrees History Society: ” Portraits, landscapes and murals: the art of Henry Strachey” talk by Michele Day.
Harptrees History Society: ” Portraits, landscapes and murals: the art of Henry Strachey” talk by Michele Day.
West Harptree Memorial Hall, BS40 6EG Doors open at 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Visitors - £3 a head.
Tintinhull Local History Group: “From boy to man in the Somerset coalfield, reminiscences of a former miner.” Bryn Hawkins.
Tintinhull Local History Group: “From boy to man in the Somerset coalfield, reminiscences of a former miner.” Bryn Hawkins.
Tintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull,. Yeovil BA22 8PY Members: £1. Visitors: £3. Includes seasonal refreshments from 7.15.
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SANHS 175 Exhibition at Taunton Library “Celebrating 175 years of SANHS in Somerset”
In the week of 3rd to 7th March 2025, we will be holding an exhibition in Taunton library which will show the history of SANHS over the last 175 years. Please come along to this free exhibition in Taunton library (near the coffee shop). A plethora of images that summarise the history of the Society […]
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Historical Association : “Walter Bagehot: Langport’s international celebrity” Barry Winetrobe (Langport & District History Society).
Historical Association : “Walter Bagehot: Langport’s international celebrity” Barry Winetrobe (Langport & District History Society).
Birchall Hall, Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QS. Lecture: £3. There is free car parking on site.
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Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society : “The hanging pyx cover in Wells Cathedral” John Munns, Magdalene College, Cambridge. [with the AGM]
Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society : “The hanging pyx cover in Wells Cathedral” John Munns, Magdalene College, Cambridge. [with the AGM]
Lecture 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).
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 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
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SANHS 175 Conference at the Wyndham Hall ‘Somerset in the Mid-Nineteenth Century’
SANHS 175 Conference at the Wyndham Hall ‘Somerset in the Mid-Nineteenth Century’
A 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.
Frome Society for Local Study: Shoemakers’ Museum – The Story of Clarks – Talk by Rosie Martin.
Assembly Rooms, behind Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB Visitors - £5
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The Wyndham Picturehouse: Cinema Paradiso (Cert PG)
The Wyndham Picturehouse: Cinema Paradiso (Cert PG)
Showings 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.
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.
Talks held in Friends Meeting House, 6 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JF Visitors, £4.
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North Sedgemoor Local History Group Wednesday : “Aerial views of Burnham and Highbridge” John Strickland.
North Sedgemoor Local History Group Wednesday : “Aerial views of Burnham and Highbridge” John Strickland.
Meetings are held in the King Alfred School lecture theatre, Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE Annual membership £10, visitors £5 per talk.
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BACAS: AGM, followed by Members’ Projects
BACAS: AGM, followed by Members’ Projects
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN. New season's excursions: click here for details.
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Banwell Society for Archaeology and Local History: Ancient Textiles – Talk by Katherine Ball
Banwell Society for Archaeology and Local History: Ancient Textiles – Talk by Katherine Ball
Meetings 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)
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Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: “West Somerset railway” Talk by Joseph Rogers.
Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: “West Somerset railway” Talk by Joseph Rogers.
Church House, Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, Sherbourne, DT9 5AN. Suggested donation of £5 for non-members.
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Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group (SVBRG): Joe Rogers on Tithe Barns
Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group (SVBRG): Joe Rogers on Tithe Barns
Joe 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 […]
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Frome Society for Local Study: Saturday 22 March, 2.00pm – AGM; followed at 2.30pm by: “William Beckford, the Tower and the transatlantic slave trade” Talk by Amy Frost.
Frome Society for Local Study: Saturday 22 March, 2.00pm – AGM; followed at 2.30pm by: “William Beckford, the Tower and the transatlantic slave trade” Talk by Amy Frost.
Assembly Rooms, behind Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB Visitors - £5
The Life of the Damsel and Dragonfly: talk by Jon Van Jowler
The Life of the Damsel and Dragonfly: talk by Jon Van Jowler
This will be a very informative talk on dragonflies and damselflies by local naturalist Jon Van Gowler. He will give a presentation about the habitat, food, life cycles, predators and much more of these colourful creatures. The event will be in two parts, Damselflies in the first half with a refreshment break before Dragonflies in the […]
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Martock History Group: The Barwick Follies – Joseph Lewis
Martock History Group: The Barwick Follies – Joseph Lewis
Joseph Lewis on the Barwick Follies, nationally famous, so completely eccentric and bizarre they have aroused curiosity ever since built in the 1780s. Martock History Group meet in the Princes Room to the rear of The George, Church Street, Martock TA12 6JL. £3 non members, tea and coffee from 7, talk starts 7.30pm:
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Glastonbury Antiquarian Society: “Iron-age chariots: reconstruction with reference to ancient craftsmen” Robert Hurford.
Glastonbury Antiquarian Society: “Iron-age chariots: reconstruction with reference to ancient craftsmen” Robert Hurford.
(Robert has built replica iron age chariots) Council Chamber, Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL G.A.S. members free, visitors £2.
Harptrees History Society : ” Shirehampton remount depot” talk by Prof. Richard Coates.
Harptrees History Society : ” Shirehampton remount depot” talk by Prof. Richard Coates.
West Harptree Memorial Hall, BS40 6EB Doors open at 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Book in advance, pay on the door: Visitors - £3 a head. Booking: please email: info@harptreeshistorysociety.org with subject line “March 2025”
Tintinhull Local History Group : “A history of coinage.” Brian Short.
Tintinhull Local History Group : “A history of coinage.” Brian Short.
Tintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull,. Yeovil BA22 8PY Members: £1. Visitors: £3. Includes seasonal refreshments from 7.15.
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Webinar: JOHN PERIAM, Esq., Steward of Milverton and SARAH, his widow – by David Victor
Webinar: JOHN PERIAM, Esq., Steward of Milverton and SARAH, his widow – by David Victor
A webinar to be given by David Victor David will introduce us to the man who built a fortune from nothing in early 18th century, but died young, and his wife who sorted out the remaining problems while bringing up five children. To register in advance for David Victor's Webinar, either email SANHS at: webinars@sanhs.org Or to register […]
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SANHS Annual Archaeology Day – A Review
SANHS Annual Archaeology Day – A Review
A panel of speakers reflecting on the range of archaeological activity in Somerset in 2024. Some of the finds will be displayed. £15 charge. Booking not essential. Tea and cake/biscuits provided. Lunch not included – please make own arrangements.
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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.