A new project to collect people’s experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic has launched in Somerset.

The University of the West of England and the University of Sussex are leading a three year research project to find out more about these important events.

A new mobile app is enabling primary school pupils to discover more about notable people with links to Torbay.

The Museum of Somerset is to extend its opening hours to welcome visitors on Sundays thanks to funding from Somerset West and Taunton Council.

The Museum of Somerset re-opened in September 2011 following a £6.9 million refurbishment. This year it will celebrate its 10th anniversary.

An early medieval (AD 800-900) silver disc brooch has been declared Treasure by H.M. Coroner. The discovery was made by detectorist Iain Sansome.

A young actor reflects on bringing Devon history to life in new film.

Exmoor oral history archive inspires walking trail

A new project is underway to conserve the Diocese of Bath and Wells probate administrators accounts.

Supporting learning in new and creative ways

Amongst the benefits of becoming a Supporter of the South West Heritage Trust is a twice-yearly newsletter. You can now view the latest edition online.

Museum Futures Trainee, Dominique Gearing, is working on a project to improve access to Somerset's oral history collections.