Wessex Attractions: Little Fleece Bookshop
Former bookshops are, sadly, far more common nowadays than still-open ones. But how about former bookshops owned by the National Trust, and available to let as a holiday cottage? The…
Former bookshops are, sadly, far more common nowadays than still-open ones. But how about former bookshops owned by the National Trust, and available to let as a holiday cottage? The…
It is with great regret that we announce the passing of a long-time Mercian ally of the Society, who was present at our inaugural meeting in 1999, and who continued…
The Theatre Royal in Bath is an outstanding example of Georgian theatre architecture. Built in 1805, the original theatre is a grade II listed building. In 1997, the Ustinov Studio,…
For some years, the Wessex Society has struggled to keep its head afloat financially. For this reason, we have regretfully taken the decision to allow advertising onto the blog, starting…
This article originally appeared in the Wessex Chronicle Volume 18, Issue 1 (Spring 2017) An unusual entry into our Wessex Worthies series of biographies of prominent Wessaxons this time, as…
The Wessex Regionalists have submitted the following to the public consultation on adding "a number" of mobile diesel generators to the 200 or so already on site at Hinkley C,…
Many people have asked us about our attitude to the Black Lives Matter protests currently taking place around the world, and in particular to the removal of the statue of…
During the 1950's it was era of the Teddy Boys and Rock & Roll. Some of them had motor bikes such as Triumph, BSA, Royal Enfield etc. Many became Rockers.…
West Green House is an 18th century grade II listed house near Hartley Wintney in Hampshire by Henry Hawley, aka Hangman Hawley, a bloodthirsty imperialist who led the cavalry charge…
The Battle of Ellandun, fought near Swindon in September 825, is the battle that ended Mercian overlordship in southern England, and established West Saxon dominance. The exact site is unknown,…