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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society
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Founded 1849.
Helping to protect and promote Somerset’s rich heritage and natural environment.
*VISIT*

Thursday 12 February
11am - 4pm

The SANHS Historic Buildings Committee is arranging a visit to Dunster Old Priory, and the Luttrell Arms.

Booking is essential - please email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429 by 5th February

Suggested donation £5

Full event details: bit.ly/4bewyBG
January 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM
*WEBINAR*

The Banwell Bone Caves - John Page
7.30pm Thursday 19th February

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

To register directly, go to:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
or email: webinars@sanhs.org
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 AM
*VISIT*

Thursday 12 February
11am - 4pm

The SANHS Historic Buildings Committee is arranging a visit to Dunster Old Priory, and the Luttrell Arms.

Booking is essential - please email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429 by 5th February

Suggested donation £5

Full event details: bit.ly/4bewyBG
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
*TOMORROW*

The History of Radio in the South West

Saturday 24 January - 2.30pm
Wyndham Hall, Taunton, TA1 4AA

Neil Wilson, founder of the Radio Museum, Watchet, will talk about the history of public radio broadcasting.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
January 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
*TALK

The History of Radio in the South West

Saturday 24 January - 2.30pm
Wyndham Hall, Taunton, TA1 4AA

Neil Wilson, founder of the Radio Museum, Watchet, will talk about the history of public radio broadcasting.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
January 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
**TONIGHT**

7.30pm
WEBINAR - Tom Mayberry - SANHS Archives

Find out all about the riches in the SANHS archives, from some of the earliest acquisitions to important sources that document some of the key moments in Somerset's history.

Book your place now: bit.ly/4jEOdV7
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
*WEBINAR*

Tom Mayberry - SANHS Archives
7.30pm Thursday 22nd January

SANHS became a collector of archives from its earliest days, and the archive remains one of the most remarkable sources for Somerset history. This talk will reveal some of its riches.

Book your place now: bit.ly/4jEOdV7
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
*TALK

The History of Radio in the South West

Saturday 24 January - 2.30pm
Wyndham Hall, Taunton, TA1 4AA

Neil Wilson, founder of the Radio Museum, Watchet, will talk about the history of public radio broadcasting.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
January 20, 2026 at 9:08 PM
*WEBINAR*

Tom Mayberry - SANHS Archives
7.30pm Thursday 22nd January

SANHS became a collector of archives from its earliest days, and the archive remains one of the most remarkable sources for Somerset history. This talk will reveal some of its riches.

Book your place now: bit.ly/4jEOdV7
January 18, 2026 at 12:18 PM
*TALK

The History of Radio in the South West

Saturday 24 January - 2.30pm
Wyndham Hall, Taunton, TA1 4AA

Neil Wilson, founder of the Radio Museum, Watchet, will talk about the history of public radio broadcasting.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
January 17, 2026 at 9:01 AM
*WEBINAR*

Tom Mayberry - SANHS Archives
7.30pm Thursday 22nd January

SANHS became a collector of archives from its earliest days, and the archive remains one of the most remarkable sources for Somerset history. This talk will reveal some of its riches.

Book your place now: bit.ly/4jEOdV7
January 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The next deadline for submitting applications for grants from the Maltwood and Gray Funds is 31 January 2026.
Grant applications are invited from the heritage community, and you do not need to be a SANHS member to apply for a SANHS grant.
Find out more on our website:
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 […]
sanhs.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
*TALK

The History of Radio in the South West

Saturday 24 January - 2.30pm
Wyndham Hall, Taunton, TA1 4AA

Neil Wilson, founder of the Radio Museum, Watchet, will talk about the history of public radio broadcasting.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
January 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
*WEBINAR*

Tom Mayberry - SANHS Archives
7.30pm Thursday 22nd January

SANHS became a collector of archives from its earliest days, and the archive remains one of the most remarkable sources for Somerset history. This talk will reveal some of its riches.

Book your place now: bit.ly/4jEOdV7
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
**SANHS membership review**

We’re looking for a small number of thoughtful SANHS members to help review our existing membership offer and craft a new one fit for the challenges of the 21st century. 🧵
January 11, 2026 at 1:51 PM
SANHS Associated Societies have a range of upcoming events.

Head to the Events page on the SANHS website for more information and links to Associated Societies' events and websites:
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January 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The next deadline for submitting applications for grants from the Maltwood and Gray Funds is 31 January 2026.
Grant applications are invited from the heritage community, and you do not need to be a SANHS member to apply for a SANHS grant.
Find out more on our website:
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 […]
sanhs.org
January 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A very Happy New Year to our members!

We have a packed few months of events ahead of us, kicking off with the first in our 2026 webinar series: Tom Mayberry will be "Discovering the SANHS Archives" on Thursday 22nd January at 7.30pm.
Full details will be made available on the SANHS website shortly.
January 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The next deadline for submitting applications for grants from the Maltwood and Gray Funds is 31 January 2026.

Grant applications are invited from the heritage community, and you do not need to be a SANHS member to apply for a SANHS grant.
December 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Looking for a Christmas gift for someone with an interest in the archaeology or natural history of Somerset? Look no further! 📚🎁

The SANHS bookshop has plenty of options, some of which are available at a reduced price for a limited time.

Find out more here: sanhs.org/shop/
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📚 SANHS Library Book Club 📚
Last Thursday (27 November) our first meeting was held at Somerset Heritage Centre on 27th November.
Several members came along to browse and discuss some of our recent acquisitions, and learn (or remind themselves!) how to borrow from SANHS library.
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Associated Societies' upcoming events include:

Banwell Archaeology Society - "SS Great Britain from launch to re-launch" Ian Caskie
Frome Society for Local Study - "Cecil Sharp: collector of folk songs and dances" David Sutcliffe

Please visit sanhs.org/events for more details and other events.
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Wyndham Hall Picture House presents:
The Fairy (the final of four Autumn screenings)
Thursday 4th December
7pm for 7.30pm

TICKETS: Search ‘Wyndham Hall’ on wegottickets.com

For more information please visit: sanhs.org/event/the-wy...
December 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Many of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society's extensive collections are stored at the Somerset Heritage Centre.

Watch on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/3XaqVML

You can also find out more about SANHS collections on our website: www.sanhs.org/sanhs-library
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Wyndham Hall Picture House presents:
The Fairy (the final of four Autumn screenings)
Thursday 4th December
7pm for 7.30pm

TICKETS: Search ‘Wyndham Hall’ on wegottickets.com

For more information please visit: sanhs.org/event/the-wy...
November 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM