• The diaries of Edward Phelips V of Montacute

    The Princes Room, The George Inn Church Street, Martock, United Kingdom

    Mary Chisholm with fresh discoveries from her ongoing researches into the diaries of Edward Phelips V of Montacute, the archetypal squire who presided over a golden age of Montacute House […]

  • The Witchfinder of Batcombe: a talk by Dr Andrew Pickering

    The Princes Room, The George Inn Church Street, Martock, United Kingdom

    This fascinating illustrated talk explores the important place of Batcombe in the history of witchcraft belief and its persecution in early modern England. It will focus on the life and […]

  • The Roman Effect

    The Princes Room, The George Inn Church Street, Martock, United Kingdom

    The Roman Effect: how the Roman town of Ilchester influenced outlying settlements with the ever lively and dramatic historian and archaeologist, John Smith.

  • Mystery House tour

    Outdoors

    The new owner of this feature-rich 14/15th century house leads well reviewed tours for up to 8 people at a time, lasting 30-40 minutes Please book your own places (tours […]

  • Martock’s industrial heritage

    Outdoors

    Walkabout talking about some of Martock’s industrial heritage, starting at Yandle’s, along Hurst Bow and Water Street, looking at milestones, gates made by Sparrows etc, ending up with all the […]