Painting entitled 'Oyster Dredgers at Porlock Weir'
These three boats are dredging for oysters near the shore at Porlock Weir. Look closely at the nearest sloop and you can see the drag nets used to gather oysters....
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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 Judge Jeffreys (1645-1689)
This portrait shows the notorious judge who presided at the Bloody Assizes. The Assizes held at Taunton Castle took place on 18 and 19 September 1685. Jeffreys tried 514 prisoners...