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July 2021
Visit to Stanton Drew Neolithic Circles
We had planned to follow Ian Blake’s talk on Brean Down with a visit to the Down which Ian had kindly agreed to lead. However, Ian reports that the National Trust has not yet decided on a date for the re-opening to the public of Brean Down Fort. We have therefore decided to postpone arranging a visit to Brean Down until there is a firm opening date. As an alternative, we have organised a visit to Stanton Drew Neolithic Circles,…
Find out more »August 2021
Garden Party
Following the success of last years garden party at The George House, by kind permission of Robin Goodfellow, we are planning a return visit. All welcome but be aware that the garden extends up the hill and the path is quite steep. If you would like to attend then please contact the secretary.
Find out more »September 2021
Understanding Avebury
Malcolm Taylor will be giving a talk by zoom entitled “Understanding Avebury” Please contact Matthew Cornborough via zoommaster@aalhs.co.uk if you would like an invitation to the talk
Find out more »October 2021
HMS Fox
Rob Hutchings will be giving a talk about “HMS Fox” Please contact Matthew Cornborough via zoommaster@aalhs.co.uk if you would like an invitation to the talk
Find out more »November 2021
John Steinbeck and the re-telling of Malory’s Morte d’Arthur
Andrew Pickering will be talking about “John Steinbeck's year in Somerset and his endeavour to retell Malory's Morte d'Arthur” a talk which should be of considerable local interest. Andrew is a lecturer at Strode College where he designed the History, Heritage and Archaeology degree programme accredited by Plymouth University. He studied Medieval and Modern History at the University of Birmingham and he holds MA degrees in Victorian Studies (University of Keele) and Archaeology and Heritage (University of Leicester) He has been a…
Find out more »February 2022
The influence of the Clarks family on the buildings of Street.
Mary Miles will be talking about The influence of the Clarks family on the buildings of Street. This will be in Cross Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Due to ongoing concerns over Covid chairs will be spaced out, their will be no refreshments (but please bring your own if you wish) and we will encourage people to wear masks.
Find out more »March 2022
The Archaeology of Pottery Making
David Dawson, our President, will give a talk based on work which he and his colleague Oliver Kent did at a site in Newport, Pembrokeshire where the remains of two large updraught kilns dating back to the late 15th or early 16th century were found. David and Oliver are well-known authorities on the archaeology of pottery kilns and are probably better known in this area of the country for running the Bickley Ceramics Project for thirty years. Please note: Due…
Find out more »April 2022
AGM
The AGM will take place at Cross Memorial Hall at 7pm and will be followed by a talk given by Suzanne van Rosen
Find out more »What Axbridge is built of
Suzanna van Rose will give a talk entitled “What Axbridge Is Built Of” and this will be followed by a visit to Axbridge for further study.
Find out more »May 2022
Westbury Dig
Andrew Buchanan will give a walk around the site when he will talk about the finds and progress to date. This will take place on Wednesday 18 May at 10.30am Please contact Elizabeth Friend if you would like to attend - numbers are limited
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