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It's today! This is your last chance to book onto Tom Mayberry's talk about Somerset and Peterloo, swheritage.org.uk/events/somerset-and-peterloo/. An opportunity not to be missed! #Peterloo #LearningSomethingNew ... See MoreSee Less

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A talk to mark the 200th anniversary of The Peterloo Massacre and its surprising West Country connection.
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#HeritageOpenDays provide the opportunity to get involved with heritage and to experience it for yourself. In precisely ONE MONTH we have just such an opportunity, with one of our ever-popular courses. Find out more on our website, swheritage.org.uk/events/how-to-read-old-handwriting-2/ ... See MoreSee Less

How to Read Old Handwriting

A day course on how to read old handwriting, looking at English documents from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
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On this day Elizabeth and her mother went 'poking around' for a wedding present. Reading between the linkes we think 'poking around' means 'unenthusiastically shopping'. We hope Miss Maddison likes the silver fan though! #DiaryOfASomersetLady #WeddingPresent #HardToBuyFor ... See MoreSee Less

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So much to learn from all the #AskACurator posts today - we've loved reading the innovative questions, and the brilliant answers from Curators across the world! #WhatADay #SuchAGreatIdea

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Did you know the Municipal Building was built in 1522 to house the town's Grammar School and it cost £226 to build?

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