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Wessex Chronicle (Blog)
Review: 8 Minutes Idle
This review originally appeared in Wessex Chronicle Volume 15, Issue 1 (Spring 2014) Starring Tom Hughes, Ophelia Lovibond, Montserrat Lombard, Antonia Thomas, Pippa Haywood, Paul Kaye. Directed by Mark Simon Hewis. Rated 15 for strong language and sex. 8 Minutes Idle is one of three films featured in a previous issue of the Chronicle produced …
Essential Wessex: Berry Pomeroy Castle
With its beautiful woodland setting and Hammer Horror design, Berry Pomeroy Castle in South Devon is a popular destination for lovers of the gothic. But it has much to offer anyone interested in history and heritage. Originally thought to be of Norman origin, due to a mention of a manor on the same site in …
Essential Wessex: Jethro Tull and the Agricultural Revolution
Jethro Tull (1671-1741) is best known for inspiring the name of a successful prog rock band, but many people will be dimly aware that the band’s name was taken from an agronomist and inventor of the seed-drill. What is less well-known is that his invention inspired an agricultural revolution in 18th century Britain. Tull was …
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The Society holds events on the closest Saturday to Barnes Night (22nd February), St Ealdhelm's Day (25th May) and King Alfred Day (26th October).See the blog for details of forthcoming events.