Carved crucifix
Many treasures from Somerset churches were destroyed at the Reformation. This alabaster fragment formed part of a crucifixion scene and was carved in Nottingham in about 1500. It probably comes...
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Photograph of a North Somerset clock-maker
This unidentified clockmaker is shown examining the movement of a long-case clock. The photographer has made use of natural light to create an atmospheric image....
Field communion set
This field communion set was used during the First World War by Christian chaplains who served with the Somerset Light Infantry....
Painting of William Kingston (1765-1831)
William Kingston was a farmer in Ditcheat in Somerset who was known for his great strength. He was born without arms and used his feet and mouth to carry out...
Painting of William Bidgood
William Bidgood served as Curator of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society from 1862 until his death in 1900. Natural history was Bidgoodês chief interest, but he contributed to...
Painting of a man castrating a bull
Rachel Reckitt lived and worked in West Somerset. However, she also travelled extensively in Europe. Many of the works Reckitt produced were influenced by her journeys in France, Spain, Ireland,...
Wallet with bullet hole
This crocodile skin wallet belonged to Private F Rosewall of the 7th Somerset Light Infantry during the First World War. Private Rosewell was wounded during the war, but survived. However,...
Zulu shield
This brown and white cowhide Zulu shield was acquired by the Somerset Light Infantry during the Zulu wars....
Medallion commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria
The village of Banwell is found in the North Somerset district of the county. In 1887 the village's Fire Brigade issued this medallion to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. That...
Axe
Found at Wrington in North Somerset, this palstave (axe) is part of a hoard comprising two palstaves and a socketed hammer. The items are more than 3,000 years old....