Events
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Walk – Coal, coke ovens, railway remains plus railway and canal projects that never happened!
Vobster Inn Lower Vobster, RadstockWalk description: A guided walk of coal, coke ovens, railway remains, plus railway and canal projects that never happened! Walk duration: 2.5hours Meeting location: Meet at Vobster Inn, Lower Vobster, […]
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Talk – The SCC & The British Newspaper Archive
Paulton Village Hall, Farrington Rd, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7LW Farrington Rd, PaultonMartin Wilson will talk about his research into the SCC through newspaper reports, notices, and advertisements, found online through The British Newspaper Archive website. Location of talk: Paulton Village Hall, […]
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Talk – Annual Meeting followed by Roger’s continuing Pictorial Journey
This years Annual Meeting will be followed by a talk from Roger Halse (Archivist) titled 'Roger's continuing Pictorial Journey'. A look at some of the more unusual and rarely seen […]
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Paulton Party in the Park stand
Paulton Memorial Park Paulton, BristolCome and visit us at this village day and find out more about the Somersetshire Coal Canal Society. You can find out all about the history, learn about volunteering opportunities […]
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High Littleton and Hallatrow village day
Recreation Ground, Timsbury Road, High Littleton. BS396HL Timsbury Road, High Littleton, United KingdomCome and visit us at this village day and find out more about the Somersetshire Coal Canal Society. You can find out all about the history, learn about volunteering opportunities and become a member to support us in our mission: We aim to preserve and restore the canal, working closely with public bodies, landowners and […]
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Exhibition – St James’ Church, Cameley
St James' Church, Cameley, Temple Cloud St James' Church, Cameley, United KingdomLearn about the Somersetshire Coal Canal and the association with the gravestone of Charles Sage with the illustration of the waggon which killed him: Charles Sage, who’d been killed at the age of sixteen in a pit tramway accident...
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Talk – Coleford in the Somerset Coalfield
Paulton Village Hall, Farrington Rd, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7LW Farrington Rd, PaultonIt has been written (by its Parish Council) that Coleford was in the Domesday Book, but some people do not do their research! Even Adge Cutler sang, "If ‘tis in the papers then I spose ‘tis true". Come and listen to the correctly researched History of Upper Middle Coleford (there are four Colefords in England) […]
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Talk – The SCC (and railway) at Dundas and Monkton Combe
Paulton Village Hall, Farrington Rd, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7LW Farrington Rd, PaultonThe Somersetshire Coal Canal between Dundas and Monkton Combe. An illustrated talk with maps and photos showing the ara before construction, its working days, then infill and restoration. Entry is free, but we would appreciate a donation of £3-4 to cover our costs. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. For further details please contact: events@coalcanal.com
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Walk – The SCC (and railway) at Dundas and Monkton Combe
Canal Vistor Centre, Brassknocker Basin car park BA2 7JD Canal Vistor Centre, Brassknocker Basin car parkAn illustrated walk with maps and photos showing the era before construction, its working days, then infill and restoration. An easy walk on the flat. What3Woprds: chill.remain.taped Please do not park at the Dundas wharf/canal basin area. PRIVATE LAND Please note that charges will apply for parking at Canal Visitor Centre. For further details please […]