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Our first resource is the Dictionary of National Biography, of which we have microfiche copies! (We have access online too, but sometimes it's nice to go old school!). Archivist Eve found Walter Bagehot, Langport based journalist and politico #newskills #fancytech #learnsomethingnew ... See MoreSee Less

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🥁🎺 Don't forget 🎺🥁 our opening hours have changed to enable us to better meet the various needs of our users. The searchroom is open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm. Full details can be found on our website, swheritage.org.uk/somerset-archives/visit/somerset-heritage-centre/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Our first resource is the Dictionary of National Biography, of which we have microfiche copies! (We have access online too, but sometimes it's nice to go #OldSchool). Archivist Eve found Walter Bagehot, Langport based journalist & politico #NewSkills #FancyTech #LearnSomethingNew

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🥁🎺Don't forget 🎺🥁 our opening hours have changed to enable us to better meet the various needs of our users. The searchroom is open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm. Full details can be found on our website, https://swheritage.org.uk/somerset-archives/visit/somerset-heritage-centre/

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