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The Art of Medicine – A History Society Talk by Hendrika Foster
The Art of Medicine is the subject of art historian Hendrika Foster’s illustrated talk on Friday 31st October. Sounds mysterious. Isn’t Medicine a Science?
An Extraordinary Life - Constance Charlotte Bailward (1890 to 1970)
Attracted by the drawings of First World War nurse Constance Bailward (currently displayed in Wincanton Library, and attracting many visitors), we in the museum had no idea of the life she went on to live. Read what we discovered.
Wincanton’s First Casualties of WWI – Tony Goddard’s History Society Talk
In a well-attended talk in the Memorial Hall, Tony Goddard concentrated on what was known of the first three World War One casualties from the Wincanton area.
Wincanton at War – August to December 1914
A presentation by Tony Goddard for the Wincanton Museum and History Society on Thursday 29th May in the Memorial Hall. The presentation will be supported by archive photos and battlefield artefacts.
The Vulcan Bomber – A Unique Experience
At Wincanton Museum and History Society's recent talk, Wing Commander Tony Lewis slipped in a chilling and unique experience for most of us there. Read on to find out what it was.
Museum & History Society Combines AGM with Corfe Castle Talk
Despite bad weather the Museum and History Society AGM and talk on Friday 31st January attracted fifty people to the Balsam Centre. Speaker Judith Teasdale titled her talk A Very Fair Castle. The Changing Face of Corfe Castle.
Museum Seeks Artefact and Memories of First World War
Wincanton Museum is keen to borrow artefacts that will tell us the story and remind us of those who died or took part in the First World War.
A Wincanton Childhood - A Talk by Gill D'Arcy
On Friday 27th September, born and bred Wincantonian Gill D'Arcy will be telling a Wincanton Museum and History Society audience her story of what it's been like to live in the town.
Museum Thanks Canon Watson for Years of Support
Wincanton Museum and History Society held their annual Garden Party in the Balsam Centre gardens on Saturday 3rd August where Canon Alan Watson was thanked for his years as a Trustee.
Wincanton Museum Opens at Wincanton Library
On Saturday 30th March 2013 Wincanton Museum re-opened at the Towns Library and was officially opened by local MP David Heath. Luckily, Wincanton Window had two people in attendance who were happy to record the event.
Have you Ever Heard of Fives?
If that leaves you baffled you are not alone, but local Historian Roger Ford will tell you all about it on Friday 22nd February in an illustrated talk to the Wincanton Museum and History Society.
Be Sober, Be Vigilant! Mounted Police in Victorian London
The Mounted Police in Victorian London is the subject of an interesting talk to the Wincanton and District Museum and History Society on Friday 25th January in the Balsam Centre. All are welcome!
An Illustrated History - Somerset and Dorset Railway
Organised by Wincanton Museum and History Society, local historian and railway enthusiast Peter Lewis gives an illustrated talk on the much loved Somerset and Dorset Railway at the Balsam Centre on Friday 30th November.
History and Museum Society Talk on Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee
On Friday 20th July in the Balsam Centre a retired soldier and member of the Queen's bodyguard will be giving us an illustrated talk on the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
The Sun Shines on Museum Party to Thank Jeff Kingaby
Museum and History Society members, together with councillors and other supporters, met for a garden party cream tea to thank museum secretary Jeff Kingaby on his retirement.
Frank's Historic Wincanton Walk Attracts Forty
Frank Foster’s guided walk around Wincanton on Friday 25th May attracted a record crowd, fascinated by our fascinating local history. Did you know there used to be 52 pubs in the town?
A Walk Around Historic Wincanton
On Friday 25th May Frank Foster will be leading one of his famous walks around Wincanton. Discover Wincanton's quirky and fascinating history for yourself, starting at 7.30pm at the Balsam Centre.
The Fabulous Mosaics of Ravenna - A Talk by Hendrika Foster
Art Historian Hendrika Foster has chosen for her illustrated talk on Friday 27th April the fascinating story of the mosaics of Ravenna. This Italian city was the scene of the fading of the Roman Empire.
Museum Talk - The Wincanton Window: A Contemporary Archive
At the next Museum and History Society meeting on Friday 30th March I'll be talking about how the Wincanton Window got started. See a slideshow of some of our enormous collection of pictures and be reminded of our recent history.
Wincanton Museum is to be Reborn
Having been homeless since 2010, a brighter future is now within reach for Wincanton Museum following collaborative talks with SCC Libraries Department and Wincanton Town Council. Just one hurdle remains - can you help?
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