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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
£3, book in advance:please email: info@harptreeshistorysociety.org with subject line “January 2025”
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Historical Association – Taunton branch: “What was life like in Somerset villages 400 years ago?” Dr Mark Hailwood, University of Bristol.
Historical Association – Taunton branch: “What was life like in Somerset villages 400 years ago?” Dr Mark Hailwood, University of Bristol.
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 Cheddar brooch” Amal Khreisheh, South West Heritage Trust
Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society: “The Cheddar brooch” Amal Khreisheh, South West Heritage Trust
Lecture hall, Wells and Mendip Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE Non-members £4.
Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society: “The miraculous escape of Charles II”, talk by Chris Stephens of Bridport Museum.
Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society: “The miraculous escape of Charles II”, talk by Chris Stephens of Bridport Museum.
Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BU Free to members, non-members £2
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Applications of LiDAR in Natural History and Archaeology: Francis Farr-Cox and Chris Webster
Applications of LiDAR in Natural History and Archaeology: Francis Farr-Cox and Chris Webster
A talk at the Wyndham Hall by Francis Farr-Cox and Chris Webster on the uses of this technique in their two different professions. Tea and cake provided. £5 donation requested
Frome Society for Local Study : “A seventeenth century scoundrel” Talk by Dr Adrian Webb, about Thomas Spigurnell (1630-1673).
Frome Society for Local Study : “A seventeenth century scoundrel” Talk by Dr Adrian Webb, about Thomas Spigurnell (1630-1673).
Assembly Rooms, behind Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB Visitors - £5
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The Wyndham Picturehouse: Lost in Translation (Cert.15)
The Wyndham Picturehouse: Lost in Translation (Cert.15)
Showings at 2.30 PM and 7.30 PM Romantic Comedy starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson A fading movie star falls for a lonely young woman in Tokyo. Dir: Sofia Coppola. 2003 Tickets £6.00 To Book: Tickets can be booked in advance via WegotTickets website search for Wyndham Hall Taunton. OR just turn up at the […]
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS): “Wild British orchids” talk by Ged Keele.
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS): “Wild British orchids” talk by Ged Keele.
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: “The legend of Burnham’s Paradise and Joseph of Arimathea” John Strickland.
North Sedgemoor Local History Group: “The legend of Burnham’s Paradise and Joseph of Arimathea” 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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“The Newport medieval ship project” – BRLSI lecture by Bob Evans
“The Newport medieval ship project” – BRLSI lecture by Bob Evans
BRLSI lecture by Bob Evans. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN. General public - £5, pay on the door.
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Banwell Society of Archaeology and Local History: “Rivers of the north marsh” Talk by Vince Russett.
Banwell Society of Archaeology and Local History: “Rivers of the north marsh” Talk by Vince Russett.
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: “Death and Service” Talk by Richard Cooper-Knight
Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: “Death and Service” Talk by Richard Cooper-Knight
Talk by Richard Cooper-Knight, uncovering the lives of those who are buried First World War graves, in and around Milborne Port, Church House, Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, Sherbourne, DT9 5AN. Suggested donation of £5 for non-members.
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Glastonbury Antiquarian Society: “Wonders of the soil: photographing Somerset soil animals” Andy Murray.
Glastonbury Antiquarian Society: “Wonders of the soil: photographing Somerset soil animals” Andy Murray.
Council Chamber, Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL G.A.S members free, visitors £2
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Webinar: Chantries and Their Legacy (with particular reference to Axbridge) by John Page
Webinar: Chantries and Their Legacy (with particular reference to Axbridge) by John Page
This talk will discuss the origins of Chantries, give examples of some of the uses and abuses encountered, and look at the benefits and problems created by their abolition after the Reformation. Axbridge has an extensive archive, much of which was associated with property deeds associated with local chantries. The document above is an early […]
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Frome Society for Local Study: “Saving the Toneworks” Talk by Dr Joanne O’Hara.
Frome Society for Local Study: “Saving the Toneworks” Talk by Dr Joanne O’Hara.
Assembly Rooms, behind Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB Visitors - £5
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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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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.