Museum of Somerset Celebrates 150 Years of Local Heritage Saturday, June 7, 2025 museum somerset taunton history heritage archaeology exhibitions anniversary collections education This year, the Museum of Somerset reaches an impressive milestone—celebrating 150 years since its opening. Nestled within the ancient walls of Taunton Castle, whose origins date back to the 12th century, the museum has become … Read More
Bath’s Queer History Comes to Life with First-Ever LGBTQ+ Culture Festival Sunday, June 1, 2025 bath lgbtq queer history culture festival drag heritage museums inclusivity Bath is set to celebrate its rich and often overlooked LGBTQ+ heritage with Queer Bath, the city’s inaugural festival dedicated to queer culture, history, and creativity. Running from Monday, May 26 to Monday, June 30, this … Read More
Explore Somerset's Poetic Trails That Inspired Samuel Taylor Coleridge Friday, May 30, 2025 coleridge quantock poetry romantic walking somerset literature hiking nature history Step into the world of Samuel Taylor Coleridge during a special walking festival across the Quantock Hills, hosted by the National Trust on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. This unique event invites visitors to follow in … Read More
Star's Somerset Home Renovation Faces Setback After Medieval Skeletons Discovered Monday, May 26, 2025 florencewelch somerset estate renovation medieval archaeology skeletons heritage property history Acquiring and renovating a 12th-century countryside estate is no small feat, especially when history literally surfaces during construction. Pop star Florence Welch has recently encountered such challenges while working on … Read More
Historic Somerset cottage from iconic 90s music video hits the market Sunday, May 25, 2025 somerset quantock silkmills bryanadams heritage conservation musicvideo cottage history property Silk Mills, a charming cottage nestled in Somerset’s picturesque Quantock Hills, is famously known as the filming location for Bryan Adams’ legendary 1991 hit, “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You.” This power … Read More
Historic UK Railway Revival Realizes Brunel’s Vision After 161 Years Sunday, May 18, 2025 railway brunel heritage somerset yeovil gwr restoration history steam railroad A long-abandoned railway stretch in Somerset is finally coming to life, 161 years after its initial design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel as part of the Great Western Railway (GWR). Originally, economic challenges prevented the … Read More