The Frome Society for Local Study & Frome Civic Society
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The first 'days away' trip for many years happened in August 2009 when a coachload of members visited York Minster, Lincoln Cathedral, Jorvik Centre, Fairfax House, Castle Howard and the Eden Camp
The Frome Society for Local Study was founded in 1958 by a number of townspeople who realised there was a need to make the history of Frome and the district better known, and to preserve its historic buildings and records
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Willow Vale Frome, its Buildings Industries and People Just Published, new book on Willow Vale with colour photos. The history of this fascinating and beautiful stretch of river will be of particular interest to family historians whose ancestors lived in Pilly/Willow Vale etc. |
The Book of Leigh upon Mendip New Publication by Joyce Jefferson M.A. Leigh History Group 2010 |
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F.S.L.S. Yearbook Volume 13 |
1838 Map of Frome on a CD |
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On July 27th 2008 we celebrated 50 years of Frome Society for Local Study at Marston House. Above: from left to right: Donald Heseltine, Paul Truscott, Pat Tayler, Alan Yeates, Jennie O’Kane, Anne Wallis, Marie-Louise MacLeay, Alastair MacLeay, Sheila Powell, Joyce Wilson, Derek Wilson, Jean Fraser, and Pat Eames. |
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In the past. Frome Society for Local Study has:
* Helped to establish and run Frome Museum.
* Gathered and safeguarded information on Frome's history.
* Played a leading role in conserving historic buildings, including Marston House.
* Given donations to many local projects.
* Given financial assistance for research.
* Purchased and repaired important relics.
* Provided plaques to mark buildings of interest.
* Helped to set up Frome Town Twinning.
* Published over 50 titles of historic and local interest, including a number of Year Books
Currently, the Frome Society for Local Study is actively involved in:
* An annual programme of winter lectures.
* An annual programme of summer visits to places of interest.
* Continuing its wide range of research, donations, and publications, as noted above. Frome Society for Local Study is a Registered Charity No.292340
If you are interested in:
* Archaeology,
* Architecture,
* Frome,
* Geology,
* Historic houses and gardens,
* Local history,
* Natural History
then Frome Society for Local Study has something to offer you.
Remember, if you join the Frome Society for Local Study, you automatically become a member of the Frome and District Civic Society as well.
