Taunton Town Tour: Remembrance

Schedule

Mon Nov 11 2024 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC01:00

Location

The Museum of Somerset | Taunton, EN

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Join us on a walking tour looking at how Taunton responded to the World Wars.
About this Event

This tour considers how the people of Somerset and especially Taunton responded to the challenges of the World Wars. Recruitment and mobilisation of the county infantry and yeomanry will be discussed and the role of Jellalabad barracks. The role of Taunton's council during the conflict and other institutions will be examined. The tour concludes by looking at how the town commemorated those who died and some of their stories.

Booking Information

Cost: £4.50 per person

Walking duration approximately 2hrs

The tour will start at the Museum of Somerset

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Where is it happening?

The Museum of Somerset, Castle Green, Taunton, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 4.50

South West Heritage Trust

Host or Publisher South West Heritage Trust

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