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Museum Clear-Out

Tue 9 Nov 2010
By Western Gazette
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

Mon 8 Nov 2010
By John Baxter
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

Thu 2 Sep 2010
By John Baxter
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

Wed 30 Jun 2010
By Jeff Kingaby
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.

Illustrated talk by Art Historian

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Jeff Kingaby
Illustrated talk by Art Historian

An illustrated talk by Art Historian Hendrika Foster - a look at the Dutch Masters of the 17th Century. At The Balsam Centre, Friday 4th December 7.30pm, £6 (£5 members).

Early Music Performer Frances Eustace, February 12th

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Early Music Performer Frances Eustace, February 12th

The Wincanton Museum and History Society have invited the leading Early Music performer Frances Eustace to give a musical evening talking about and playing various medieval instruments at the Balsam Centre, 7.30 pm

Medieval Music and Tales of Diana

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Jeff Kingaby
Medieval  Music and Tales of Diana

Jeff Kingaby reviews the excellent talk and entertainment given by Frances Eustace and trails the Museum's next exciting offering. The talk by Group Captain David Greenway RAF OBE on his experiences flying the royals.

Flying with the Royal Family

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Flying with the Royal Family

Don't miss your chance to hear history come alive from one who was there when Group Captain David Greenway talks about Flying with the Royal Family on Friday 9th April at the Balsam Centre.

Wincanton Museum Curator Honoured

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Wincanton Museum Curator Honoured

John Atkins, Honorary Curator of Wincanton Museum was honoured for over twenty years service to the Museum when a presentation was made by mayor Richard D'Arcy.

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