VCH Somerset

Glastonbury Tor from Sharpham Park, 1843.  Watercolour by W. W. Wheatley (SANHS)

Welcome to our website!

While you are here you can

• Find out about Somerset's history.
• Read or buy some of our books.
• Discover places to visit this winter.
• Find out what local history events are happening in Somerset.
• Explore some of Somerset's historic places in our gallery of History and Place.
• Discover the sources for Somerset's history.
• Learn about your Somerset roots.

Take a look at the new Somerset Heritage Centre opening in 2010.

Take a look at what is happening to Taunton Castle where the the new Museum of Somerset will open in 2011.

Please note that the photographs on this site belong to the Victoria County History or to Mary Siraut and permission must be obtained to use them commercially.

VCH Somerset is supported by Somerset County Council and the Institute of Historical Research