Events

Our programme includes monthly talks on topics linked to the aims of the Society, local visits, and social gatherings. Our 2024-2025 programme of talks will be published shortly.

All of our events are open to everyone, whether a member of the society or not.

We do hope that you will be interested in joining us!

Past events

Future Events

Wed, 12 Feb
History of Mendip Hospital and cemetery
The lecture room at Wells Museum
Multiple Dates
RSVP
12 Feb 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
The lecture room at Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Grn, Wells BA5 2UE, UK
Clare Blackmore, Vice-Chair of the Friends of the Mendip Hospital Cemetery, will talk about the history of Somerset and Bath County Pauper Lunatic Asylum and the Mendip Hospital Cemetery,
Share
Wed, 12 Mar
How can quality sustainable employment be created in Wells?
The lecture room at Wells Museum
Multiple Dates
RSVP
12 Mar 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
The lecture room at Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Grn, Wells BA5 2UE, UK
Panel discussion with invited speakers and audience participation.
Share
Wed, 09 Apr
How does devolution of unitary council assets and services benefit communities like Wells?
Location is TBD
Multiple Dates
RSVP
09 Apr 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
Location is TBD
Discussion event with invites speakers and audience participation.
Share
Wed, 14 May
Monthly Meeting & Talk
The lecture room at Wells Museum
Multiple Dates
RSVP
14 May 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
The lecture room at Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Grn, Wells BA5 2UE, UK
How can good quality sustainable employment be created in Wells?
Share
Wed, 08 Jan
Vicars' Hall, Wells
Wells
Multiple Dates
Details
08 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
Wells, Vicar's Cl, Wells BA5 2UH, UK
Vicars Hall, completed in 1348 for Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury, was originally built as the assembly and dining hall for the Vicars Choral . Find out more at this Wells Civic Society event in the Vicars Hall
Share
Wed, 11 Dec
Life in Medieval Wells - talk by Chris Eldridge, head of history at Wells Cathedral School
The lecture room at Wells Museum
Multiple Dates
Details
11 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
The lecture room at Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Grn, Wells BA5 2UE, UK
Chris is a fascinating speaker with an impressive knowledge. Chris will take us through the various stages of Wells' evolution from 784 to the end of Wells' medieval golden age in 1533 encompassing topics such as trade, governance and what Wells looked like.
Share
Wed, 13 Nov
Should Wells encourage or discourage more tourism?
The lecture room at Wells Museum
Multiple Dates
Details
13 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
The lecture room at Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Grn, Wells BA5 2UE, UK
Panel discussion with invited speakers and audience participation.
Share
Wed, 09 Oct
9 October meeting - Is more housing good or bad for the Wells ‘city region’?
Wells Museum
Details
09 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Grn, Wells BA5 2UE, UK
The meeting will involve a panel debate with audience participation and will also consider the key issue of how future housing development should be approached in historic cities.
Share