The Hidden Gem City with the UK's Prettiest Street Frozen in Time Thursday, October 16, 2025 wells somerset vicarsclose medieval cathedral conservation heritage architecture history tourism Nestled in the heart of Somerset’s countryside, Wells may be England’s smallest city, but it boasts some of the country’s most captivating sights. With its golden stone buildings, winding lanes, and iconic cathedral, this … Read More
Somerset Couple Share the Secret to Seventy Years of Marriage Wednesday, October 15, 2025 marriage anniversary somerset family farming love patience celebration history longevity Derek and Margaret White, a remarkable couple from Somerset, are celebrating their seventieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday, October 15. At 95 and 91 years old, they continue to inspire with their enduring love story, … Read More
Historic South West Pub Renamed from The Silent Woman Inn to The Angel Monday, October 13, 2025 pub heritage dorset renaming folklore thomashardy renovation community tradition history The Silent Woman Inn, a historic pub in Wareham, Dorset, has changed its name for the first time in over 100 years, stirring debate among locals and visitors. The pub, long known as The Silent Woman, took its name from a … Read More
Margaret Thatcher’s 1975 Tory Leadership Nomination Paper Uncovered in Somerset Monday, October 13, 2025 thatcher conservative leadership nomination 1975 politics archive somerset 1922committee history A historic nomination paper signed by Margaret Thatcher, which paved the way for her becoming leader of the Conservative Party, has been uncovered in a long-forgotten cardboard box. The document belonged to Tory statesman Sir … Read More
Veterans' Voices to Resonate at Somerset Remembrance Event in Wells Cathedral Sunday, October 12, 2025 remembrance somerset veterans wellscathedral wwii tribute music legacy community history Wells Cathedral will reverberate with stirring music and poignant memories as Somerset comes together to commemorate over 80 years since the close of the Second World War. The Somerset Festival of Remembrance 2025, organised … Read More
Veterans' Voices Resonate in Somerset's Remembrance at Wells Cathedral Sunday, October 12, 2025 wartime remembrance somerset veterans wellscathedral tribute music history commemoration legacy Wells Cathedral will come alive with music and memories on November 1 as Somerset marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a touching Festival of Remembrance. This significant event, organized by the … Read More