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History Society talks & events
Our popular WHS Talks are held at the Balsam Centre, Balsam Park BA9 9HB (accessed from Memorial Hall Car Park), usually on the last Wednesday evening of the month. Our nine talks throughout the year range widely, covering local and national topics
Doors open 6.30pm with the talk starting at 7pm.
Entry Charges
Members: £2 per talk, which includes a free strip of raffle tickets
Non-members: £10.00
Under 18s: free
From time to time Special Talks are being booked. Last year we heard from John Blashford-Snell, and enjoyed a live performance of Flamenco dancing. Charges for these talks differ from the standard talks charge. Keep an eye on this site for details.
The Zulu War 1879Wed 28 MayThe Balsam Centre
The Occupation of JerseyWed 25 JunThe Balsam Centre
Jonathan Holt: Somerset FolliesWed 24 SeptThe Balsam Centre
Previous Talks
THE BLACK & TANS Englands Shame and Irelands OpportunityWed 30 AprThe Balsam Centre- Charlton Musgrove History EveningFri 11 AprSt. Stephens Church, Charlton Musgrove
History DaySat 05 AprWincanton High Street
The Invasion of Normandy 1944Wed 26 MarThe Balsam Centre
Weston Zoyland AirfieldWed 26 FebThe Balsam Centre
Planning a local Royal visitWed 29 JanThe Balsam Centre
Somerset Secret Chart MakersWed 27 NovWincanton
WorkhousesWed 30 OctThe Balsam Centre
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