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“The Mendip Hospital and its patients: the Victorian/Edwardian history of the Somerset and Bath County Pauper Asylum, 1848-1923.”, by Clare Blackmore.
“The Mendip Hospital and its patients: the Victorian/Edwardian history of the Somerset and Bath County Pauper Asylum, 1848-1923.”, by Clare Blackmore.
Lecture by Clare Blackmore: Lecture Room in Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2EU Non-members £2.
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“The west country’s last line of defence: Taunton Stop Line.” Andrew Powell-Thomas.
“The west country’s last line of defence: Taunton Stop Line.” Andrew Powell-Thomas.
Wednesday 7 February, 7.30 pm (doors open 7 pm) Birchall Hall, Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton TA1 4QS Cost: £3 (pay on the door) Note: SANHS are also staging a guided walk of parts of the Stop Line on 1st March 2024. See details here
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BACAS AGM 2024 and members’ projects : presentations (including a round-up of BACAS activities) by Janet Pryke, Tim Lunt & Shaun Wilson.
BACAS AGM 2024 and members’ projects : presentations (including a round-up of BACAS activities) by Janet Pryke, Tim Lunt & Shaun Wilson.
Thursday 8 February Talks first, starting at 7.30, then AGM. Non-members are welcome to attend the talks part of the meeting. The talk is taking place at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN on Thursday 14th December 2023, 7.30pm, with an admission charge of £4 for BACAS members, […]
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North Sedgemoor Local History Group: “Highbridge: a Somerset market town and its people.” by John Strickland.
North Sedgemoor Local History Group: “Highbridge: a Somerset market town and its people.” by John Strickland.
Wednesday 14 February, 7 - 9 pm King Alfred School lecture theatre, Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE Guests: £5
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“Somerset: a county of glorious gardens.” by Abigail Willis.
“Somerset: a county of glorious gardens.” by Abigail Willis.
Saturday 17 February, 2.30pm, Assembly Rooms behind Frome Memorial Theatre (BA11 1EB).
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Harptrees History Society: “The Clifton Observatory” , by Mary Coward.
Harptrees History Society: “The Clifton Observatory” , by Mary Coward.
Wednesday 28 February, 7.30pm. West Harptree Memorial Hall, Compton Martin Road, West Harptree, Bristol BS40 6EG Book places at info@harptreeshistorysociety.org
Tintinhull Local History Group: “The archives, the maps and the historic environment record: what they can tell you about Tintinhull and beyond.” by Clive Barker & Denny Roberts
Tintinhull Local History Group: “The archives, the maps and the historic environment record: what they can tell you about Tintinhull and beyond.” by Clive Barker & Denny Roberts
With items and maps from the village archive. Wednesday 28 February, 7.30pm Tintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil B22 8PY Visitors £3, including refreshments
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Early medieval iron production on the Blackdown Hills: excavations in Hemyock in context
Early medieval iron production on the Blackdown Hills: excavations in Hemyock in context
This webinar will outline excavated evidence for iron production in and around Hemyock, on the NW edge of the Blackdown Hills. Whilst production is evidenced from Roman to late medieval times, this paper will focus on early medieval iron production, between the 7th and 10th centuries, and in particular its social, political and landscape context. […]
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Taunton Stop Line Guided Walk
Taunton Stop Line Guided Walk
********** Sorry - this event is now FULLY BOOKED ************** Saturday 2 March, morning.: Come and join us for a guided tour of some of the remaining World War II defences along the Taunton Stop Line. Find out about the anti-invasion strategy and emergency preparations that took place in Somerset in 1940. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL […]
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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.