The Visitor. Covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.
National education charity, Achievement for All, is calling for schools in Somerset to implement its schools programme after an independent review by PwC revealed that disadvantaged pupils from schools supported by the charity are closing the achievement gap with their peers in reading, writing and maths. Full story: Read more
Encouraging eagerness amongst collectors to buy at Lawrences’ recent sale of silver and vertu ensured a string of high prices, in many cases confounding all reasonable expectations. A massive iron bound oak chest, specially strengthened to withstand the rigours of a sea voyage to Australia in the 1860’s, contained over 360 ounces of silver. This comprised a full complement of additional tableware such as entree dishes and covers, salvers, a cake basket, decanter stand, candelabra and candlesticks. Full story: Read more
The Bishop’s Palace in Wells is to receive Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall on Friday 21st October as part of a charity event for Beanstalk at the Wells Festival of Literature. The Duchess will be received by The Right Reverend Peter Hancock, Bishop of Bath & Wells who will take the chance show her some of the public rooms and the private Chapel of this unique medieval palace. Full story: Read more