Talk and Tea: Somerset's Industrial Heritage
Schedule
Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Castle Green, TA1 4AA Taunton, United Kingdom | Taunton, EN
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Join author Henry Buckton for an exploration of the industries that helped drive Somerset’s part in the Industrial Revolution. Based on his book, ‘Somerset Industrial Heritage’, this talk looks at the mining, quarrying, and extraction industries that once transformed both the county’s economy and its landscapes.Somerset’s countryside is full of reminders of this past—ivy‑covered ruins, abandoned railway lines, and roads to nowhere. Henry will guide us through these lost industrial sites, revealing what once took place in today’s quiet and remote locations.
The talk covers:
Iron ore mining on the Brendon Hills and Exmoor
Copper mining around the Quantocks
Lead mining on the Mendip Hills
The Somerset Coalfield
Peat extraction on the Somerset Levels
Stone quarrying, including Ham Hill
Somerset’s coastal oil boom
The talk will be followed by a book signing.
Booking Required
£5
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