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Vernacular Architecture Group @varchgroup.bsky.social · 24d

Should be good - we visited some amazing buildings in Wiltshire!

Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG) @svbrg.bsky.social · 24d

Wed 17 Sep, Michelle Hilborne & Fergus Dowding on the vernacular architecture of South Wiltshire. Michelle & Fergus will discuss buildings they visited during the @varchgroup.bsky.social Spring Conference, illustrating similarities & differences to Somerset buildings. 7.30pm, Parish Rooms, Somerton.

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Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG) @svbrg.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you, yes the whole conference was outstanding, we need 5 hours rather than 45 minutes for this talk!

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Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG) @svbrg.bsky.social · 24d

Wed 17 Sep, Michelle Hilborne & Fergus Dowding on the vernacular architecture of South Wiltshire. Michelle & Fergus will discuss buildings they visited during the @varchgroup.bsky.social Spring Conference, illustrating similarities & differences to Somerset buildings. 7.30pm, Parish Rooms, Somerton.

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Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG) @svbrg.bsky.social · Jul 15

Join us on Wed 16 July, 6pm, for a guided walkabout in Ash. Led by our chair Fergus Dowding, we'll discuss the history and development of the village's beautiful buildings. Meet at Manor Farm (pictured), Burrough St, TA12 6NZ.
📷 Fergus Dowding. Note the mullioned window that wraps around the corner

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Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG) @svbrg.bsky.social · May 6

Four of our group spent last week at the superb Vernacular Architecture Group Spring Conference @varchgroup.bsky.social. Programme on South Wiltshire put together with outstanding expertise by Dorothy Treasure & team at Wiltshire Buildings Record. Photos: bedroom with view @sarumcollege.bsky.social!

View of Salisbury Cathedral from a room in Sarum College, The Close. Photo by Michelle Hilborne.

View of buildings in Salisbury Cathedral Close from a room in Sarum College. Photo by Michelle Hilborne.

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Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG) @svbrg.bsky.social · Apr 14

Wed 16 Apr, Jenny Chesher on her parents’ seminal 1968 book The Cornishman’s House: An Introduction to Traditional Domestic Architecture in Cornwall. Jenny is Inspector of Historic Buildings & Areas at Historic England & exemplary restorer of Clerks Cottage, Spaxton. 7.30pm, Parish Rooms, Somerton

Poster for talk hosted by the Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group on Wednesday 16 April 2025. Guest speaker Jenny Chesher on her parents' seminal 1968 book The Cornishman's House: An Introduction to Traditional Domestic Architecture in Cornwall. Event held at The Parish Rooms, Somerton, TA11 7NB. Members free, non-members £3.

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Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG) @svbrg.bsky.social · Jan 14

Happy New Year to our 500 followers! This month's meeting is on a Thursday, 16th January at the Parish Rooms, Somerton. Steve Creaney will talk on geological formations of our area, and how they have created the different stones we try to describe when surveying buildings. 7pm doors, 7.30pm start.

House in the snow in Keinton Mandeville, Somerset. Building constructed of Blue Lias stone, with boundary wall of Blue Lias orthostatic stone. Photo by Michelle Hilborne.

House in Ilminster, Somerset. Built of Moolham stone. Photo by Michelle Hilborne.

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · Nov 24

Hello Bluesky!
We are very happy to be here, and look forward to sharing news, events and information on Somerset's rich historic and natural environment.

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Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG) @svbrg.bsky.social · Nov 24

Great to see you here!

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Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG) @svbrg.bsky.social · Nov 19

Great to see you on here, big fan of your books.

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Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG) @svbrg.bsky.social · Nov 18

Join us, Wed 20 Nov, 7pm doors, 7.30pm start. AGM then swiftly to our guest speakers. Lucy Durnan and Jake Motley of Sally Strachey Historic Conservation will talk about their work on historic stonework, statuary, decorative finishes and plasterwork. Parish Rooms, Somerton, TA11 7NB. Non-members £3

Photo by Sally Strachey Historic Conservation. A la Ronde, Devon.

Photo by Sally Strachey Historic Conservation

Photo by Sally Strachey Historic Conservation. Nunney Castle, Somerset.

Photo by Sally Strachey Historic Conservation. Church of St Peter, Hornblotton, Somerset.

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