Somersetshire Coal Canal Society

Talk - The early years of the SCC 1793 to 1810
2025-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Paulton Village Hall, Farrington Rd, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7LW, Farrington Rd, Paulton, BS39 7LW
Roger Halse will give an illustrated talk on “The Early Years of the SCC”, from the beginning in the early 1790s up to 1810. It nearly failed several times. By 1810 both the SCC and the Kennet and Avon Canal were fully operational leading to successful trading for over 50 years. Although the company records no longer exist, extensive research has revealed a significant amount of information about the beginning of the Somersetshire Coal Canal. Roger will illustrate his findings with old photos, maps and documents.

Walk - Timsbury and Paulton Basins, including water supply
2025-10-26 10:00 - 13:00
A guided walk by Roger Halse to Timsbury and Paulton Basins. It will include the water supply, the tramways which brought the coal to the SCC and an interpretation of the whole area’s fascinating history. If you require any additional information contact Derrick by text on 07986 972 984 or email on d.hunt@coalcanal.com.

Meet at the top of Hanham Lane, Paulton at the junction with Bath Road ie opposite Britten’s Hill. BS39 7PD. What3words joystick.reissued.swatting

Talk - The final years of the SCC, including the finances, 1870 until closure
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Paulton Village Hall, Farrington Rd, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7LW, Farrington Rd, Paulton, BS39 7LW
Roger will give an illustrated presentation on “The Final Years of the SCC”, the last 30 years from 1870 until closure. Fortunately some documentary evidence has survived for the last 30 years of the Canal. His research over many years has uncovered financial information which reveals the story of the decline of the SCC. The story of the declining years, the final demise and surrender to the railway industry will be illustrated using a selection of the documents in Roger’s vast collection.

Walk - Midford Basin to Twinhoe
2025-11-23 10:00 - 13:00
A guided walk by Roger Halse at Midford Basin. This walk is on private land by kind permission of Bob Honey and hence is a Society Members only event. The tour will include Midford Aqueduct, the Powder House, Midford Basin and part of the route of the tramway from Radstock. If you require any additional information contact Derrick by text on 07986 972 984 or email on d.hunt@coalcanal.com.

Meet in Twinhoe Lane. Midford. Directions- from the B3110 turn into Twinhoe Lane which is just uphill from the Hope and Anchor pub. Go over the iron bridge for 70 yards. Parking on the track or in the field. What3words keen.sits.handed
