Looking back at Winston Churchill – a talk by Peter Clark
In 2020, Peter wrote a book about Churchill's Britain - from the Antrim coast to the Isle of Wight, places associated with Churchill. Peter will talk about the writing of […]
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Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome
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Whole town drone shot – Frome Connects
Frome Town CentreAs part of the Frome Connects project, we have organised for the hugely talented photographer Chris Bailey to take a town wide drone photograph shot on Saturday the 30th May […]
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Open Gardens and Heritage Trail
Leigh on Mendip Memorial Hall Leigh on MendipVisit Leigh on Mendip on the Mendip Hills and follow the trail to see gardens of all varieties and sizes, and discover our fascinating heritage buildings. Hot and cold drinks, […]
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Celebrating Frome Festival’s Origins
Rook Lane Chapel Rook Lane, Bath Street, FromeDiscover the story of the first seven years of Frome Festival, covering the period when it was founded and directed by Martin Bax MBE. Enjoy film clips and stories from […]
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The Secrets of the Knights Templars
Rook Lane Chapel Rook Lane, Bath Street, FromeDiscover the untold history of these intriguing warrior-monks who have fascinated the world for over 700 years. Across this day of talks, expert speakers will reveal the stories behind the […]
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Mythica – a New History of Homer’s World, Through the Women Written Out of It
Award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser blends archaeology, literature and myth to uncover the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. From Helen of Troy, Cassandra and Aphrodite to Circe, […]
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Frome and the Monmouth Rebellion
During the uprising of 1685, the Duke of Monmouth and his rebel army came to Frome. This walk follows in their footsteps within the town, taking in key locations of […]
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Burne-Jones Windows Talk
Holy Trinity Church Trinity Street, FromeHoly Trinity Church, built in 1836-38, is home to a world-class collection of stained glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones and the William Morris workshops. Former Vicar Rob Martin will give […]
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Burne-Jones Windows Talk
Holy Trinity Church Trinity Street, FromeHoly Trinity Church, built in 1836-38, is home to a world-class collection of stained glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones and the William Morris workshops. Former Vicar Rob Martin will give […]
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The Bayeux Tapestry – a Medieval Embroidery with Superpowers
Assembly Rooms Christchurch Street West, FromeThe medieval Bayeux Tapestry will travel from France to the British Museum this year. In advance of this momentous loan, Dave will consider how the Bayeux Tapestry has shaped our […]
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The Paperback Revolution – the Early History of Penguin Books
St John's Church Church St, FromePaperback books were not readily available a century ago. Launched in 1935, Penguin Books cost only 6 pence each, a fraction of the price of hardbacks. Suddenly, ordinary people could […]
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Sir Tony Robinson – the Bob Morris Lecture 2026
Cheese and Grain Market Yard, FromeSir Tony Robinson has become Britain’s foremost face of popular history through his career as an actor, presenter and author. Delivering the 25th anniversary edition of the prestigious Bob Morris […]
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