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Father Louis Gives Church History Talk at The Balsam Centre
Wincanton's Museum and History Society start their year on Friday 13th January at the Balsam Centre with a brief AGM, followed by refreshments and a talk by Father Louis Beasley-Suffolk about the History of the Catholic Church here.
The Story of Stourhead Gardens History Society Talk
Stourhead is our biggest local attraction for visitors who come to see its fabulous gardens. Mr Tom Burr of the National Trust will be giving us an illustrated talk about them on Friday 25th November.
When Coal Mining Was Local - An Illustrated Talk
Brian Shingler of Gants Mill, Bruton, is giving an intriguing illustrated talk on Friday 28th October 2011 to the Wincanton and Area Museum and History Society at the Balsam Centre.
Museum and History Society Talk: Art in the 1400's - The Arnolfini Portraits
Art lecturer, early music specialist and archaeologist Jonathan Weeks will be giving a talk centred on the Bruges artist Jan van Eyck in the Balsam Centre on Friday 30th September.
Museum and History Society Honours Chris Kemp
The sun shone on the Cream Tea celebration of the award of Life Membership of the Society to Chris Kemp, in recognition of his service to the community.
Somerset Witches - Lecture by Andrew Pickering
The fascinating story of one of England's darkest periods which includes the trials for witchcraft in this area. Friday 27th May in the Balsam Centre at 7.30pm. Adults £6, student rate TBA.
Museum Lecture by Hendrika Foster Attracts Excellent Turnout
Hendrika Foster's lecture 'Venice and its Art' was a sell-out and a night to remember.
The Art of Venice - A Lecture by Hendrika Foster
Those who have heard her before know an illustrated lecture by Hendrika Foster is not to be missed. Put the date in your diary. Friday February 25th at the Balsam Centre at 7.30pm.
Museum Clear-Out
Wincanton Museum and History Society appeals for donors of artefacts used in the museum to come forward to collect their items before the end of December, after it was announced the museum has closed.
What Next? A History of Criminal Identification
Retired Met Officer and researcher Dr Terry Stanford will be giving an intriguing presentation of the ways police forces have sought to make certain of the identity of offenders. Friday 12th November, 7.30pm, at the Balsam Centre.
Talk on Charles Darwin and Evolution
The Museum and History Society has arranged what should be a fascinating talk by Edward Gwinell on Evolution. Come along to the Balsam Centre at 7.30 pm Friday, 10th September, and air your views.
Despite All Efforts, Wincanton Museum Has to Close in September
Jeff Kingaby, Museum and History Society Secretary, tells us that the Committee has decided the costs of keeping the museum open are such that in these tough times there is no choice but to close the museum, but the History Society will continue.
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