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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 6h

*WEBINAR*
Untold Riches: The Search for Oil in West Somerset
7.30pm - Thursday 30th October

To book your place directly, please visit: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
or email [email protected]

This is a FREE event, but donations are always greatly appreciated: sanhs.org/donate-here/

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 1d

The Wyndham Hall Picture House presents:
The Land Girls (the second of four Autumn screenings)
Thursday 9th October
7pm for 7.30pm

TICKETS: Search ‘Wyndham Hall’ on wegottickets.com

For more information please visit: sanhs.org/event/the-wy...

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 1d

Geological Walk - Ham Hill
Led by Andy Gordon

Saturday 1st November
2pm - Meet at Prince of Wales pub

Please email [email protected] or ring 01823 272429 to register for the walk.

We suggest a donation of £5 or more

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 2d

*Autumn Archaeology Symposium - a celebration of recent research in Somerset*

Saturday 25th October
10am - 3pm
Wyndham Hall, Taunton

Tickets £15
Please book by emailing [email protected] or calling 01823 272429.
Tickets will also be available on the door.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 3d

The Wyndham Hall Picture House presents:
The Land Girls (the second of four Autumn screenings)
Thursday 9th October
7pm for 7.30pm

TICKETS: Search ‘Wyndham Hall’ on wegottickets.com

For more information please visit: sanhs.org/event/the-wy...

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 3d

SANHS Historic Buildings Committee presents:
Cannington Walkabout and visit to Blackmore Manor

Thursday 9 October
10.30am - 4.30pm

Cost: £20 (including cream tea) / £15 (with no cream tea)

Booking is essential - please email [email protected].

Full details: sanhs.org/event/cannin...

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 4d

*WEBINAR*
Untold Riches: The Search for Oil in West Somerset
7.30pm - Thursday 30th October

To book your place directly, please visit: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
or email [email protected]

This is a FREE event, but donations are always greatly appreciated: sanhs.org/donate-here/

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 4d

SANHS Historic Buildings Committee presents:
Cannington Walkabout and visit to Blackmore Manor

9 October
10.30am - 4.30pm

Cost: £20 (including cream tea) / £15 (with no cream tea)

Booking is essential - please email [email protected]. Limited to 15 places.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/cannin...

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 5d

*Autumn Archaeology Symposium - a celebration of recent research in Somerset*

Saturday 25th October
10am - 3pm
Wyndham Hall, Taunton

Tickets £15
Please book by emailing [email protected] or calling 01823 272429.
Tickets will also be available on the door.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 6d

The Wyndham Hall Picture House presents:
The Land Girls (the second of four Autumn screenings)
Thursday 9th October
7pm for 7.30pm

TICKETS: Search ‘Wyndham Hall’ on wegottickets.com

For more information please visit: sanhs.org/event/the-wy...

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 6d

We are sorry to announce that this event has been cancelled

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 8d

*TALK*
Memoirs of a Somerset MP
David Nicholson will be reflecting on his life as MP for Taunton (1987-1997)

Thursday 16 October
7.30pm

Wyndham Hall, Taunton

To book: email [email protected] or calling 01823 272429 by 15th October.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

Suggested donation £5

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 8d

*TALK*
Memoirs of a Somerset MP
David Nicholson will be reflecting on his life as MP for Taunton (1987-1997)

Thursday 16 October
7.30pm

Wyndham Hall, Taunton

To book: email [email protected] or calling 01823 272429 by 15th October.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

Suggested donation £5

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 9d

*Autumn Archaeology Symposium - a celebration of recent research in Somerset*

Saturday 25th October
10am - 3pm
Wyndham Hall, Taunton

Tickets £15
Please book by emailing [email protected] or calling 01823 272429.
Tickets will also be available on the door.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 10d

The Wyndham Hall Picture House presents:
The Land Girls (the second of four Autumn screenings)
Thursday 9th October
7pm for 7.30pm

TICKETS: Search ‘Wyndham Hall’ on wegottickets.com

For more information please visit: sanhs.org/event/the-wy...

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 12d

SANHS Historic Buildings Committee presents:
Cannington Walkabout and visit to Blackmore Manor

9 October
10.30am - 4.30pm

Cost: £20 (including cream tea) / £15 (with no cream tea)

Booking is essential - please email [email protected]. Limited to 15 places.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/cannin...

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 14d

SANHS Historic Buildings Committee presents:
Cannington Walkabout and visit to Blackmore Manor

9 October
10.30am - 4.30pm

Cost: £20 (including cream tea) / £15 (with no cream tea)

Booking is essential - please email [email protected]. Limited to 15 places.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/cannin...

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 15d

You can watch a short video with Sue Goodman (Library Committee Chair) and Kate Parr (Librarian) to learn more about what's held in the strong rooms and library here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ko...
You can read more here: sanhs.org/sanhs-library/ 2/2

Inside the Strong Room | SANHS Collections Series | Presented by Sue Goodman & Kate Parr

Library Committee Chair Sue Goodman and Librarian Kate Parr introduce the Archives and the Strong Room. Watch more in this series here:…

www.youtube.com

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 15d

Are you undertaking research on the archaeology, local history or natural history of Somerset?
SANHS holds its own archives and museum collections that are held in the Somerset Heritage Centre in Taunton, that you are able to access. 1/2

Image credit: South West Heritage Trust

A collection of ribbon bound books and pamphlets from the Somerset Archives

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 16d

*EVENT*

Brean Down Guided Walk

Sunday 28th September
11am - 1pm

Places are limited - please book via email [email protected] or call 01823 272429
Families welcome - we kindly ask for a £5 donation per adult

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 19d

Don't worry if you missed the first of our webinars on Thursday - it was recorded and is ready to watch on our YouTube channel!

Cat Lodge, National Trust Archaeologist, shared some of the archaeological secrets at properties across the historic county of Somerset.

Archaeological Secrets of the National Trust in Somerset, by Cat Lodge

Cat Lodge - Regional Archaeologist for Somerset, will be exploring some of the hidden corners of places in the care of the National Trust in Somerset. She’ll also be talking about some of the work…

www.youtube.com

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 19d

*EVENT*

Brean Down Guided Walk

Sunday 28th September
11am - 1pm

Places are limited - please book via email [email protected] or call 01823 272429
Families welcome - we kindly ask for a £5 donation per adult

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 20d

SANHS promotes Associated Societies events through our e-bulletin (members only) and on our website.

If you're looking for an event in your local area, why not take a look at our events page: sanhs.org/events/

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 21d

SANHS Historic Buildings Committee presents:
Cannington Walkabout and visit to Blackmore Manor

9 October
10.30am - 4.30pm

Cost: £20 (including cream tea) / £15 (with no cream tea)

Booking is essential - please email [email protected]. Limited to 15 places.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/cannin...

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 22d

This Friday!

Places still available - please call 01823 272429 or email [email protected]

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 26d

*VISIT*

Somerset County Cricket Ground and Museum

Friday 19th September
2.30pm

Booking essential as the group is limited to 25 - please book with SANHS via email [email protected] or call 01823 272429

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 22d

**TOMORROW**
Archaeological secrets of the National Trust in Somerset
Cat Lodge - National Trust Archaeologist

Thursday 18th September
7.30pm

To book your place directly, please visit: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
or email: [email protected]

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