Meetings

Our meetings are held generally in Martock on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

NOTE - Location change, see below

28th October

Greg Wales and Johnnie March will give us the latest on their Bower Hinton archaeology project.

25th November

Citizen scientist Andrew Clegg will recount the history of phosphates in the Parrett valley, with surprising findings.

Tuesday 27th January

Ed Lorch will tell us the story of local man James Quantock, an 18th century polymath who specialized in what we today call surveying. How his intricate 100 page notebook was found which amongst many others subjects, gives instructions and data on surveying, carpentry, husbandry, building costs, the wages for a Montacute thatcher man and boy, and size of the national debt in 1780

24th February

Fergus Dowding on industry in Martock and the built heritage we see here today together with the extensive range of specialized businesses we still have today.

24th March

Joseph Rogers on Tithe Barns (large barns). Joe became interested in the subject after visiting Sir Michael Eavis’ newly restored barn in Pilton and is still touring the country looking at these impressive structures. He has published a book on the subject and his talk is a whirlwind of information.

28th April

David Sutcliffe on Cecil Sharp, early 20th collector of native folk songs and dances that were fast disappearing. He toured the country including Martock and discovered some new songs, especially from Walter Locock of Water Street. Davis has published a book on the subject and runs a website with songs and dances so far discovered.

Location

Unless otherwise noted all meetings will take place at the Christian Fellowship Gospel Hall, Church Street TA12 6JL
Doors open at 7.00pm for a start at 7.30pm prompt.

An annual membership of £10 gives free access to all talks. For non members a fee of £3 is payable per meeting.

When possible tea and coffee will be provided.

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