The Frome Society for Local Study

& Frome Civic Society

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

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.

Some new resources - Victoria County History @ http://www.british-history.ac.uk/

and http://www.ExploreEnglandsPast.org.uk

New Book for Sale

There are many Plaques around

Frome placed by the Society,

click the plaque above

Frome Society for Local Study is a Registered Charity No.292340