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
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
The World’s Fastest Helicopter Meets Record-Breaking Jet Car in Somerset Saturday, May 10, 2025 helicopter jetcar somerset museum dragster aviation motorsport vintage speed exhibition sport This May 24, Somerset will host an extraordinary showcase uniting two of the planet’s fastest machines—one slicing through the skies and the other blazing across the land. At The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare, the … Read More
The World’s Fastest Helicopter and Record-Breaking Dragster Unite in Somerset Saturday, May 10, 2025 helicopter dragster transport somerset aviation vintage exhibition speed vehicles museum Prepare for an extraordinary showcase of speed and engineering as two of the world’s fastest vehicles—one conquering the skies, the other blazing across the asphalt—come together for a one-day spectacle in Somerset. On … Read More