Somerset buccaneer William Dampier is the subject of an evening talk at the Museum of Somerset on Tuesday 13 September. The talk is part of the museum’s summer exhibition ‘Pirates! Fact and Fiction’ which explores pirates through history, in film and in literature. The talk will be given by Tom Mayberry, Chief Executive of the South West Heritage Trust. Dampier was born at East Coker in 1651. Full story: Read more
Shiver Me Timbers….Museum of Somerset Announces Summer Family Exhibition
Landlubbers are invited to enjoy a swashbuckling day out at the Museum of Somerset this summer with the announcement of its family blockbuster exhibition. The museum will host the touring exhibition ‘Pirates! Fact and Fiction’ where visitors can enjoy taking a journey through pirate history, film and literature. Full story: Read more
Important New Paintings go on Display at the Museum of Somerset
Visitors to the Museum of Somerset in Taunton will be able to enjoy two newly-acquired paintings which went on display on Monday. A portrait of the Somerset-born philosopher John Locke and Tristram Hillier’s picture ‘The Vale from Cucklington’ can be seen in the museum’s ‘Making Somerset’ gallery. Full story: Read more