Alice Seeley, adopted daughter of Frome, helped bring down a King - with a camera. In 1898, twenty-seven-year-old Alice Seeley Harris sailed for King Leopold II's Congo Free State. Over the next seven years, her photographs of forced rubber labour, mutilated workers, and a father named Nsala mourning his murdered daughter on the veranda of […]
Nestled in the valley beneath Bratton Camp, once home to the Iron Age Dubonni tribe, a number of springs issue forth from the chalk and greensand. What significance might these springs have held to the Celtic tribes? Drawing on archaeological research, this will be an exploration of the sacred landscape. We will walk in the […]
Frome Museum are hosting a brand new exhibition on Sir Benjamin Baker, Frome's illustrious engineer. See the iconic 1880s photographs of the Forth Bridge under construction in a new display in the museum's impressive grand staircase. Entry is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. The exhibition runs from 25 August - 10 October, and the […]
An Evening with David Olusoga OBE In Association with Frome History Festival We are pleased to welcome the acclaimed historian, author, and broadcaster Professor David Olusoga back to our stage. Renowned for his insightful contributions to public understanding of history, particularly regarding the British Empire, slavery, and Black British history, David’s work challenges conventional narratives. […]
This year, Remembrance Sunday is on 8th November 2026. Typically there is a Remembrance Parade and commemorations - check back for more information closer to the time.
