2014 - 2015 Talks

A fascinating insight emerges into everyday life in the Roman Empire’s best preserved city.

Not only the famous events of 1066 will be re-examined but also their wider impact on England’s development.

This is the text of a talk given by Canon Eric Woods, Vicar of Sherborne, in October 2014.

The thrills and spills of travel in the South West before the modern era!

Himself a retired Surgeon, with a life-long interest in surgey during the Napoleonic Wars, Mick Crumplin delivers an exciting talk highlighting the reality of war.

Living History — memorable Christmas Entertainment from a talented local Henry VIII ‘look-alike’ re-enactor.

Beaton’s personal style and legacy to 20th century male fashion are analysed in this pioneering talk by a member of the History Department of Sherborne School.

A key century of change was shaped by the Church of England, developments in Roman Catholicism and Non-conformity and the continuing strength of popular superstition and magic.

The hitherto unknown story of the heroic role of women in saving lives at sea.

A Sherborne Watercolourist in early 20th century, who made remarkable botanical drawings in India as a pioneer scientist and conservationist.

‘Ramsay Mac’ led Labour into its first Governments (1924 & 1929-31) but also to the disastrous 1931 split.  He then headed the National Government (1931-5).  Can he be forgiven by History?

The famous Elizabethan (and resident of Sherborne) is put under the spotlight of modern research.