'Landmark cultural destination' attraction with hidden galleries opens in Somerset Thursday, September 18, 2025 shoemaking museum somerset clarks heritage culture architecture fossils community innovation Somerset’s Clarks Village has unveiled a remarkable new attraction: the Shoemakers Museum. Officially opening today, this bold and beautifully designed cultural landmark sits at the heart of Street’s popular outlet … Read More
Historic Shillingstone Station Set for Revival as Operational Railway and Museum Thursday, September 4, 2025 heritage railway restoration shillingstone steam diesel dorset museum community transport Dorset Council has approved the final stage in transforming the historic Shillingstone station into a fully operational railway and museum, marking a major milestone in a 20-year restoration project. The North Dorset Railway … Read More
New Shoemakers Museum Celebrates 200 Years of Clarks Footwear Heritage Friday, August 29, 2025 clarks shoemaking museum heritage somerset footwear archive exhibition history community A new museum dedicated to celebrating two centuries of Clarks shoemaking heritage is set to open next month in Street, Somerset. Coinciding with Clarks' 200-year anniversary, the Shoemakers Museum will welcome visitors on … Read More
Historic Westland Sea King Helicopter Returns to Somerset for Museum Display Friday, August 15, 2025 seaking helicopter westland raf royalnavy yeovil military aviation museum history A towering piece of military aviation history made a striking arrival on a Somerset road as the Westland Sea King HU Mk.6 helicopter was transported to its new permanent home. Donated by RAF Heritage, the legendary Sea King … Read More
World-Famous Classic Car Museum Honors Its Late Founder Patrick Hawkins Sunday, August 10, 2025 classiccars museum taunton patrickhawkins richardhammond automotive legacy tribute restoration somerset Patrick Hawkins, a passionate classic car enthusiast and founder of the internationally renowned County Classics Motor Museum in Taunton, has died suddenly at the age of 68. After years of dedicated restoration work … Read More
New Shoemakers Museum to Celebrate Clarks' Legacy in Street Sunday, August 10, 2025 clarks shoemakers museum street shoes footwear somerset heritage history exhibition Clarks shoes have long been a beloved name in footwear, cherished by generations for their quality and comfort. Many of us recall getting fitted for our first pairs of Clarks shoes heading back to school, and later bringing … Read More