A site for anyone with an interest in the history & archaeology of Corston, near Bath, Somerset.
Welcome to Corston Local History Society. We aim to collect, preserve and promote the history and archaeology of the parish of Corston, Somerset.
We welcome members and contributions from anyone with a connection to or interest in the village and parish.
Our next illustrated talk is coming up on Saturday 5th October.; 7.30 in the Village Hall. This time we will be travelling back to 1086 to see what the Domesday Book entries for Corston can – and cannot – tell us about the Saxo-Norman village. We will also be looking at Corston’s place in the… Continue reading Five Villans, Eight Bordars & an Exon
Our spring talk is being given by Prof Graham Davis (lately of Bath Spa University). Graham will be looking at the history of the Langton family who were the owners of Newton Park, outside Corston, for 300 years. With their roots in the Bristol mercantile community, the family went onto include a Radical MP and… Continue reading Spring talk – The Langtons of Newton Park
Thanks to everyone involved in preparing for the History Weekend and spending today setting up. Everything is now in place and we all hope to see you there…
We are excited confirm that this year’s Village History Weekend will be taking place on April 21st & 22nd. Entrance is free with exhibitions running in both the Village Hall and All Saints Church, giving you a chance to: look at displays covering Corston’s History from prehistory to the present discover new research on Corston’s… Continue reading Corston Village History Weekend
Corston Local History Society’s Village History Walk, led by Martin Seymour took place on a very wet Sunday afternoon in January. The twenty six hardy society members visited key locations around the village, including the possible site of Corston’s medieval mill, and ended with welcome hot drinks at the church. We will be re-running the walk… Continue reading Corston Village History Walk
If you would to find out more or join the society, please drop us a line below.
The core of our website will be the archive of material built up by long-time Corston resident, Derek Richards. Over many years Derek accumulated around a thousand documents, photos and cuttings plus his own thoughts on the development of the village. All of the material has been digitised and we will be making it available… Continue reading Derek Richards Archive
I’m too far away to join but hope you will post lots of photos etc on here!
Good luck with the launch. Jayne
We very much enjoyed the launch event last night, well done! Sandra & Ron.
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