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Let’s Talk about Alice exhibition
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 […]
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Monday, July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026 -Frome and the Monmouth Rebellion
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July 6, 2026 -Burne-Jones Windows Talk
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July 6, 2026 -Burne-Jones Windows Talk
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July 6, 2026 -The Bayeux Tapestry – a Medieval Embroidery with Superpowers
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 what became one of the most significant episodes of the entire rebellion. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC. This walk starts from the […]
£10
Burne-Jones Windows Talk
Holy 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 a short talk on the windows, their history and the truths they seek to convey, followed by time to wander round and enjoy some refreshments. […]
Burne-Jones Windows Talk
Holy 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 a short talk on the windows, their history and the truths they seek to convey, followed by time to wander round and enjoy some refreshments. […]
The Bayeux Tapestry – a Medieval Embroidery with Superpowers
The 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 knowledge of the Norman Conquest and how it continues to exert its influence to this day. Dr Dave Musgrove is content director of HistoryExtra Magazine […]
£12
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 -The Paperback Revolution – the Early History of Penguin Books
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July 7, 2026 -Sir Tony Robinson – the Bob Morris Lecture 2026
The Paperback Revolution – the Early History of Penguin Books
Paperback 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 […]
£8
Sir Tony Robinson – the Bob Morris Lecture 2026
Sir 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 […]
£28
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026 -Frome and Non-Conformity Walk
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July 8, 2026 -Tapestry – Two Women and the Story of Bayeux
Frome and Non-Conformity Walk
In the post-Restoration period Frome became a major centre of non-conformity, with many places of worship being built within the town. This walk will visit several of them (exteriors only) and reveal the stories behind the denominations who built them. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC. This walk starts at St John's Church. […]
£10
Tapestry – Two Women and the Story of Bayeux
Tapestry, Kylie Fitzpatrick’s bestselling novel, is re-released in June 2026 to mark the historic visit to the UK of the Bayeux Tapestry. The novel explores the tapestry’s story through the lives of two women: an embroiderer in 1064 and an academic in 2018. Together, they reveal the history of this most enigmatic artefact. Frome author, […]
£10
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026 -A-Z of Frome
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July 9, 2026 -Mr & Mrs Dickens
A-Z of Frome
Loosely based on the book of the same name, this walk will chronicle alphabetically the history of the town, from Aldhelm, the founder of Frome, to the Zion Congregational Church, where old and new come together in a perfect mix. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC and co-author of A-Z of Frome. This […]
£10
Mr & Mrs Dickens
Authors Peter Clark and Annie Elliot bring Charles and Catherine Dickens back to life with vibrant scenes from their different Dickens books. Find out what happened when middle-aged Charles fell in love with a teenager and wanted to be rid of the loving wife, who had given him ten children.This event is part of Frome […]
£10
Friday, July 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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July 11, 2026 -Frome and Non-Conformity Walk
Frome and Non-Conformity Walk
In the post-Restoration period Frome became a major centre of non-conformity, with many places of worship being built within the town. This walk will visit several of them (exteriors only) and reveal the stories behind the denominations who built them. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC. This walk starts at St John's Church. […]
£10
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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July 12, 2026 -Frome and the Monmouth Rebellion
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July 12, 2026 -Fashionable Faith – Walk and Talk
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July 12, 2026 -A-Z of Frome
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 what became one of the most significant episodes of the entire rebellion. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC. This walk starts from the […]
£10
Fashionable Faith – Walk and Talk
Glamour and glory! Back by popular demand, Fashionable Faith will give you an expert guide through the history and meaning of Christian dress. Admire the detail of our embroidery, be dazzled by the array of colour, understand the rich symbolism and meaning of Church-wear in today’s world. This event is part of Frome Festival.
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A-Z of Frome
Loosely based on the book of the same name, this walk will chronicle alphabetically the history of the town, from Aldhelm, the founder of Frome, to the Zion Congregational Church, where old and new come together in a perfect mix. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC and co-author of A-Z of Frome. This […]
£10