Learn how to read the old handwriting to be found in archival documents in this introduction to palaeography day course.

Drop in for a display of archive documents from the 17th to 20th Centuries, showcasing Somerset’s food culture from harvest to table.

Join Archivist Esther Hoyle for fascinating stories about nature and the natural world in the archives.

Bring your book and read with a cuppa and a biscuit in quiet camaraderie in the Library surrounded by the written history of Somerset.

A session aimed at helping researchers improve their confidence with original documents.

Delve into the fascinating history of Devon's seaside resorts.

Come along to our drop-in Q & A surgery. The archives team will be on hand to give one-to-one guidance and support with all your research questions and queries.

Join Archive Researcher Rachel Ponting for a metaphorical journey on Devon’s roads and bridges from the 18th century onwards.

Join our Local Studies Librarian for a look into the printed collections held in the Somerset and West Country Studies Libraries.

Step behind the closed doors of the archive strongrooms and discover how the collections are cared for, with a chance to see some prize documents up close.