THE SOCIETY

Wells Natural History & Archaeological Society (WNHAS) was founded in 1888 to encourage the practical study of natural history, archaeology and related subjects in Wells and the surrounding countryside. The society is still active, with a busy programme of lectures and summer excursions.

 

Wells Natural History & Archaeological Society

 

The history of Wells & Mendip Museum is intertwined with that of the Wells Natural History & Archaeological Society. The society was formed in 1888, and Herbert Balch, the founder of the museum, was one of its original members. 

 

The society has a programme of winter lectures and a series of summer walks and excursions to places of interest in the region. The current programme is posted below. 

 

As well as free access to the society's talks, members may use the museum and its facilities without charge. To join WNHAS, please download and complete the application form, and return it to the secretary at a meeting, drop it off at the front desk, or post as indicated on the form.

President: The Rt Revd Peter Hancock, Bishop of Bath and Wells

 
Chair: David Cottle
 
Treasurer: Terry Pearce
 
Secretary: Sue Marley

Programme

 

Meetings are held in The Lecture Hall at Wells & Mendip Museum on Friday evenings at 7.30pm or Saturday afternoons at 2.30pm.

 

Admission FREE for members. Visitors £2.00

"Why birdwatching in Somerset?"

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by Brian Roberts-Wray
Please note -
This is the cancelled talk that was originally scheduled for 02 February 2019.

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AGM and Talk: "The mills of Wells"

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by Sarah Villiers
Our AGM will be followed by Sarah Villiers' talk on the mills of Wells.

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"Alfred the Great and the Somerset connection"

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by Chris Eldridge
POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN.

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