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’ Storied Legacy in Street Sunday, August 10, 2025 clarks shoemakers museum footwear somerset heritage history street fashion community Clarks is a name that resonates with generations, known worldwide for quality footwear and a rich history that started right here in Street, Somerset. From childhood shoe fittings to selecting the perfect first pair for … 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
Historic Grade II Listed Devizes Assize Court to Be Restored as Wiltshire Museum Saturday, August 9, 2025 devizes wiltshire museum restoration heritage conservation architecture accessibility lotteryfunding culture The historic Grade II listed Devizes Assize Court is set to be restored to its former grandeur as the new home of the Wiltshire Museum, after planning approval from Wiltshire Council. The museum, known for its nationally … Read More