Note that this group is full - there is a waiting list for new members wishing to join
A friendly and informal group planning visits to local places of historic interest “under the radar” to explore local traditions, families, social development, agro-industrial change. These may be churches, farmsteads, houses of note, mills, hostelries etc. We also want to explore local characters and folklore, legends and rumours. We are keen to hear from Quantock based people of knowledge – and maybe develop some new insights of our own as our learning and knowledge develops. All lubricated with tea, coffee, cakes, occasionally stronger stuff, lively debate, discussion and much laughter!
Please see the Events page for details of upcoming meetings and activities
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Group organiser: | |
| When: | Monthly on Mondays 3rd Monday of each month |
| Cost: | Varying costs depending on location |
Reports
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A pictorial history of Kilve - Pat Woolley
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Local History Group visit to Nettlecombe Court
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A Wander through Watchet Past
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Local History Group Meeting: 20th February 2023
East Quay Arts Centre – Watchet’s and East Quay’s history We are indebted to Jon Turner for organising this months event, and the Onion Collective’s Jessica Prendergrast and Georgie Grant for their time, insights and amazing achievements with the rest of their team (more information here: https://www.onioncollective.co.uk/ ). The members of the onion collective cut…
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Visit to Alfoxton House 21st November 2022
Some useful links:
| Victoria County History - Somerset | Founded in 1899 and originally dedicated to Queen Victoria, the Victoria County History (VCH) is an encyclopaedic record of England's places and people from earliest times to the present day. It has been described as the greatest publishing project in English local history. This series describes the history of the county of Somerset |
| Somerset Archive Catalogue | This catalogue contains collections held at Somerset Heritage Centre and Bath Record Office |
| Historic newspapers | Access hundreds of historic newspapers from all over Britain and Ireland |
