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Somerset Archives Closed Period

Find out what happened during our busy closed period at Somerset Heritage Centre.

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Cheddar Brooch:Interactive Digital Models

We are working with the University of Exeter to create interactive digital models of the Cheddar Brooch.

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FODA andNorden's Survey

We are pleased to announce the conclusion of a seven year collaborative project with Friends of Devon Archives.

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Sarah BiffinSelf-Portrait Acquired

A self-portrait by the Somerset-born artist Sarah Biffin (1784-1850) has been acquired by the South West Heritage Trust.

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Avalon Archaeology Volunteer Award

The Hands-on Heritage volunteer project at Avalon Archaeology has received a national commendation at the 2023 Archaeological Achievement Awards.

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Sketches of theCounty of Devon

Devon Archives have acquired a valuable addition to its holdings relating to one of the county's most celebrated and versatile antiquarians.

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Somerset Archives and Local Studies Research Guides

An archivist's introduction to the research guides designed to help you through the archive collections.

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New Chief Executive Appointed

It’s all change at the South West Heritage Trust with a new Chief Executive having been appointed to lead the charity in the New Year.

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Indexes to Somerset Poor LawPapers Go Online

In the culmination of a decades long project over 73,700 names have been added to the searchable name indexes, part of the Somerset Archives online catalogue.

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Archive Accreditation Success

We are pleased to announce that both the Devon and Somerset Archives and Local Studies Services have been awarded accredited status by The National Archives.

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Rare Early Medieval Brooch on Display at the Museum

A very rare Early Medieval brooch, that lay hidden for many centuries, is going on display at the Museum of Somerset.

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Record Breaking SummerAt Museum of Somerset

The Museum of Somerset welcomed record-breaking numbers of visitors this summer.