🍃🪲🪳 Discovering the Wildlife of Churches at Nettlecombe 🪳🪲🍃 Saturday 12 September 10am - 1pm Become part of this exciting 2-year project by SANHS Natural History Committee, to discover more about the wildlife of Somerset’s wonderful churchyards. No need to book – just turn up at the churchyard!

** WEBINAR ** The Light of Heaven – Stained Glass in Somerset's Parish Churches by Tom Mayberry Thursday 24th September 7.30pm To register directly, please go to: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... or email webinars@sanhs.org We suggest a donation of £5 or more.

*DEADLINE - 31st August* SANHS promotes research in its core subjects with dedicated funds - the Maltwood and Gray Funds support archaeology and history. Applications are accepted twice a year - the next deadline is 31 August 2025. Full details are on our website: sanhs.org/maltwood-gra...

Maltwood & Gray Funds -

Maltwood & Gray Funds The Society has two funds for promoting archaeology and history.  Applications for these funds are accepted twice a year, for up to about £2000, to support […]

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SANHS Historic Buildings Committee presents a Guided Walk of Langport Sunday 23 August - 2.30pm A 90-minute walk around the historic town of Langport, led by the Langport and District History Society. Only 12 places available – booking essential - please email office@sanhs.org Tickets £5

Upcoming SANHS Associated Societies events Please see sanhs.org/events for further details

Discovering the Wildlife of Churches at West Monkton Churchyard with SANHS Natural History Saturday 18 July 10am - 1pm Suitable for families, with activities and experts on hand! No need to book, just turn up at the churchyard at 10am. West Monkton, Taunton TA2 8QT Full details: bit.ly/450w1ig

Back in March, Laura Beckwith, Finds Liaison Officer for Somerset gave a talk on recent finds made in Somerset which have been recorded through the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). Don't worry if you weren't able to join the webinar - you can watch it on the SANHS YouTube channel: bit.ly/4oJcmg8

The Portable Antiquities Scheme: Recent Finds from Somerset, by Laura Beckwith

YouTube video by SANHS

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📣 SANHS CIO 📣 2026 Annual General Meeting Saturday 11 July Wyndham Hall, Taunton The meeting will start at 10.30am with tea and coffee available from 10am. The AGM papers will be posted on the website in due course. Our retiring President, Mary Siraut, will give the presidential address.

**TALK** Hannah More (1745 - 1833) John Page will give a talk on the Bristol-based educator and philanthropist 7.30pm - Tuesday 16th June Wyndham Hall, Taunton, TA4 4AD No need to book, just turn up! This is free event, but donations to SANHS are always gratefully received.

**TALK** Hannah More (1745 - 1833) John Page will give a talk on the Bristol-based educator and philanthropist 7.30pm - Tuesday 16th June Wyndham Hall, Taunton, TA4 4AD No need to book, just turn up! This is free event, but donations to SANHS are always gratefully received.

SANHS Library Book Club *TOMORROW* Thursday 11 June

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

📚📖 SANHS LIBRARY BOOK CLUB 📖📚 A chance to explore the wealth of SANHS' Library and Archive collections. Thursday 11 June 10am - 12pm Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6SF Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

SANHS Local History Section Visit to the Hydrographic Office, Taunton Wednesday 1st July - 2.30pm To book please email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429 before 10 June with address and nationality. Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

**TALK** Hannah More (1745 - 1833) John Page will give a talk on the Bristol-based educator and philanthropist 7.30pm - Tuesday 16th June Wyndham Hall, Taunton, TA4 4AD No need to book, just turn up! This is free event, but donations to SANHS are always gratefully received.

📚📖 SANHS LIBRARY BOOK CLUB 📖📚 A chance to explore the wealth of SANHS' Library and Archive collections. Thursday 11 June 10am - 12pm Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6SF Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

Upcoming SANHS Associated Societies Events Please see the SANHS Events page on our website for full details: sanhs.org/events/

SANHS Local History Section Visit to the Hydrographic Office, Taunton Wednesday 1st July 2pm - 4pm To book please email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429 before 10 June with address and nationality. Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

📚📖 SANHS LIBRARY BOOK CLUB 📖📚 A chance to explore the wealth of SANHS' Library and Archive collections. Thursday 11 June 10am - 12pm Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6SF Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

We are looking for new Trustees! SANHS is governed by an elected Board of up to 16 trustees who delegate the day-to-day management of the Society to the Executive committee. If you are interested, please contact the SANHS Office for more details - office@sanhs.org.uk

📣 SANHS CIO 📣 2026 Annual General Meeting Saturday 11 July Wyndham Hall, Taunton The meeting will start at 10.30am with tea and coffee available from 10am. The AGM papers will be posted on the website in due course. Our retiring President, Mary Siraut, will give the presidential address.

If you weren't able to join us last Thursday for our latest webinar, don't worry, it's available on our YouTube channel! Tony Harding treated us to the second part of his Photographing Old Buildings series, focussing on indoor situations. You can watch the recording here: bit.ly/4v1VZx6

Photographing Old Buildings (Part 2 - Indoor Situations), by Tony Harding

In this, the 2nd part of Tony’s webinar on photographing old buildings he ventures indoors and explores the challenges of working with different types of lighting, capturing essential clues to a…

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🌿🦊🌼🌳 Discovering the Wildlife of Churches 🌳🌼🦊🌿 Saturday 23rd May - 2.30pm Steve Parker will introduce an exciting two year project by SANHS, to discover more about the wildlife of Somerset’s wonderful churchyards. Join us at the Wyndham Hall, Taunton to find out how to get involved!

We are sorry to announce this guided walk is cancelled and will be rescheduled for later in the year. Revised details will be shared in due course.

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

SANHS Archaeology Committee presents: *Withypool Guided Walk* Saturday 23rd May (10.30am - 12pm) Join Exmoor National Park's HER Officer Lucy Shipley on a walk to one of Exmoor’s stone circles. Booking is advisable. Full details: sanhs.org/event/guided...

SANHS Archaeology Committee presents: *Withypool Guided Walk* Saturday 23rd May (10.30am - 12pm) Join Exmoor National Park's HER Officer Lucy Shipley on a walk to one of Exmoor’s stone circles. Booking is advisable. Full details: sanhs.org/event/guided...

* Guided Geology Walk of Taunton * Tuesday 19 May 10am Gerry Dawson will lead this walk, starting at Taunton Gateway Park & Ride to look at recently exposed outcrop of North Curry sandstone. Please book by email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429

**WEBINAR** Photographing Old Buildings - Part Two: Indoor Situations Tony Harding Thursday 14th May - 7.30pm To register in advance for this webinar, either email SANHS at: webinars@sanhs.org or register directly here: bit.ly/4n6gfuK

Happy #SomersetDay! Celebrated every year, 11th May marks Alfred the Great’s call to arms and the gathering of ‘all the people of Somerset’ to march against the invading Viking army. SANHS was formed in 1849 to collect and record the heritage and history of the old County of Somerset. 🧵

🌿🦊🌼🌳 Discovering the Wildlife of Churches 🌳🌼🦊🌿 Saturday 23rd May - 2.30pm Steve Parker will introduce an exciting two year project by SANHS, to discover more about the wildlife of Somerset’s wonderful churchyards. Join us at the Wyndham Hall, Taunton to find out how to get involved!

* Guided Geology Walk of Taunton * Tuesday 19 May 10am Gerry Dawson will lead this walk, starting at Taunton Gateway Park & Ride to look at recently exposed outcrop of North Curry sandstone. Please book by email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429

SANHS Archaeology Committee presents: *Withypool Guided Walk* Saturday 23rd May (10.30am - 12pm) Join Exmoor National Park's HER Officer Lucy Shipley on a walk to one of Exmoor’s stone circles. Booking is advisable. Full details: sanhs.org/event/guided...

**WEBINAR** Photographing Old Buildings - Part Two: Indoor Situations Tony Harding Thursday 14th May - 7.30pm To register in advance for this webinar, either email SANHS at: webinars@sanhs.org or register directly here: bit.ly/4n6gfuK