Somerset Coastline Brought to Life in Award-Winning Apocalypse Players Horror Podcast Monday, May 18, 2026 somerset coastline horror podcast apocalypseplayers folklore quantocks accessiblecoast history folkhorror For centuries, Somerset’s dramatic coastline has fueled the creativity of some of Britain’s most cherished writers and artists. From Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s epic Rime of the Ancient Mariner, linked forever to Watchet … Read More
England's Prettiest Village: Castle Combe's Timeless Charm and 400 Years of History Sunday, May 17, 2026 castlecombe cotswolds england village history medieval tourism heritage cinema travel Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, Castle Combe is often hailed as the prettiest village in England, and for good reason. Just an hour and a half from Somerset, this enchanting village offers visitors a rare glimpse into … Read More
Somerset Woman’s Quest to Reunite World War One Soldier’s Portrait with Family Friday, May 15, 2026 wwi soldier genealogy history memorial gloucestershire royalarmymedicalcorps research family tribute Willow Hewett, a Wells-based author and mother of two, unexpectedly stumbled upon a framed photograph of a World War One soldier at a car boot sale in Cheddar Market. Having bought it for just £5, what began as a simple … Read More
'I Bought a Framed WWI Soldier's Photograph at a Car Boot Sale — Now I've Traced His Story and Sought Out His Family' Friday, May 15, 2026 worldwarone history soldier research gloucestershire heritage family memorial archives wwi During a visit to Cheddar Market, Wells resident and author Willow Hewett picked up a framed photograph of a World War One soldier for just £5. What began as a simple purchase quickly turned into a passionate quest to uncover … Read More
North Somerset Reaffirms Its Somerset Identity on Somerset Day Monday, May 11, 2026 northsomerset somerset somersetday alfredthegreat localgovernment ceremonialcounty history community unity council On Somerset Day, May 11, North Somerset’s council leader Mike Bell reaffirmed that North Somerset remains very much a part of Somerset, despite administrative changes over the years. The district, which includes towns such as … Read More
North Somerset Council Leader Affirms County Identity on Somerset Day Monday, May 11, 2026 somerset northsomerset somersetday alfredthegreat history heritage localgovernment countyidentity bath community North Somerset remains an integral part of Somerset, emphasized its council leader, Mike Bell, as the county commemorated Somerset Day on May 11. North Somerset, encompassing towns such as Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, … Read More