Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG)
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Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG)
@svbrg.bsky.social
We record and study historic buildings in the county of Somerset, UK. Events, surveys, research, publications. Established 1979. https://svbrg.org.uk/
We are thrilled to welcome back Andrew Ziminski to celebrate the paperback release of his acclaimed book, Church Going: A Stonemason’s Guide to the Churches of the British Isles. Wed 19 Nov, Parish Rooms, Somerton. 7pm for 7.30pm, £3 on door @old-church-going.bsky.social @profilebooks.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Ed Lorch will tell us the story of local man James Quantock, an 18th century polymath who specialised in what we today call surveying. There will be details on how his intricate 100-page notebook was found which gives instructions and data on surveying, carpentry, husbandry, building costs and more.
October 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Ed Lorch will tell us the story of local man James Quantock, an 18-century polymath who specialised in what we today call surveying. How his intricate 100-page notebook was found, which amongst many other subjects gives instructions and data on surveying, carpentry, husbandry and building costs.
October 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Should be good - we visited some amazing buildings in Wiltshire!
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.
September 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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.
September 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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
July 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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!
May 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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
April 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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.
January 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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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.
November 24, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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
November 18, 2024 at 12:01 PM