Frozen in Time: Axbridge, the Market Town Preserved for Over 600 Years Sunday, June 8, 2025 axbridge somerset history tudor medieval markettown royalcharter mendip museum heritage Nestled in the heart of Somerset, the picturesque market town of Axbridge seems to have been frozen in time for over six centuries. With its charming Tudor timber-framed buildings, historic church, and narrow winding lanes, … Read More
Frozen in Time: Axbridge, Somerset’s Medieval Market Town Sunday, June 8, 2025 axbridge somerset medieval tudor markettown history royalcharter mendip riveraxe museum Nestled in the heart of Somerset, the quaint market town of Axbridge offers a rare glimpse into England’s rich medieval past. With its timber-framed Tudor buildings, historic church, and narrow winding streets, Axbridge looks … Read More
Glastonbury Festival Headliners: A Journey from 1970 to 2025 Sunday, June 8, 2025 glastonbury music festival headliners pyramidstage history rock pop indie performances Glastonbury Festival stands as the world’s premier music festival, with a storied history that began humbly in 1970. Originally a modest event costing just £1—which included free milk—Glastonbury has grown into a global … Read More
House of Frankenstein Celebrates the Legacy of Mary Shelley’s Iconic Novel in Bath Sunday, June 8, 2025 frankenstein maryshelley bath gothic literature theatre museum comedy history novel While the city of Bath is abuzz with celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, it’s important to remember that it is also the birthplace of another monumental work of literature: Mary Shelley’s … Read More
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