On seeing Will Shakspeare’s new exhibition space in his former Taunton glass studio, Geoffrey Bertram of Bertram Arts was inspired to suggest an exhibition of original Modern and Contemporary British prints be held there, accompanied by specially selected pieces of Will’s glass. Full story: Read more
How will you Rediscover Somerset?
Rediscover Somerset – that is the invitation being issued to the county’s residents and visitors this autumn. Somerset Wildlife Trust is inviting people to experience the wealth of wildlife on their doorstep – whether that is by exploring some of the charity’s 72 nature reserves in the county, or simply by taking a second look at the wildlife that inhabit or visit their own back gardens. Full story: Read more
Salvage Hunter’s eye is on the art at Bruton School for Girls
Bruton School for Girls was turned into a film set for the day when star of TV’s Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard, arrived to rummage amongst the hidden treasures at the girls’ school. The antiques and restoration expert had his eye on stools and easels from the art department as well as an ancient iron weather vane. Estates Bursar, Alan Wells, guided them around the school just before the end of term in July and revealed the cache of stools and easels dating back to when the school first opened in 1900. Full story: Read more