Life in Taunton, its people and places, are captured in time for an exhibition of watercolours opening at The Museum of Somerset on Saturday 19 March. Harry Frier (1849–1921) is one of Somerset‘s best known artists. His paintings document life in and around Taunton during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Frier moved to Somerset in 1883 and began painting watercolours of local scenes. He was a prolific worker and at least 600 of his paintings survive. Full story: Read more
Gardeners recreate Jekyll planting scheme for Victorian Terrace
The gardeners at Hestercombe have been busily emptying one of the flower beds around the balustrade of the Victorian Terrace, but don’t panic, it’s all to ensure the original planting schemes designed by Gertrude Jekyll, are followed. The plants that have been taken out are a mix of fuchsias, penstemon and roses, which were planted in the 1970s by Somerset County Council. Full story: Read more
Somerset Wildlife Trust Creates Pint-Sized Urban Wildlife Oasis at Taunton HQ
Somerset Wildlife Trust has had a serious Spring in its step this last week as it has put its plans to create a mini urban wildlife space at its Taunton HQ into action. Initial small works have taken place including the installation of feeding stations, bird boxes and hedgehog boxes; a wildlife pond has been dug by staff and volunteers and is ready for the installation of a donated pond liner; and bug tower blocks and compost stacks are now ready for residents and to be filled. Full story: Read more