Off the Beaten Track in Somerset

Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Bandstands

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Bandstands are usually located in parks or on seafronts.  They are designed to provide shelter from the sun and rain for performing bands. ...
Sunday, 1 March 2026

RIP Bobby Booroff

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On the wall of the churchyard in Barton St David there is a small plaque, which has the following inscription: Allen Booroff "Bobby...
Sunday, 1 February 2026

James Allen, "The Snowdrop King"

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James Allen was the first person known to have deliberately crossed and raised hybrid snowdrops from seed.   For this reason he became know...
Thursday, 1 January 2026

Hunky Punks

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Hunky punks are grotesque carvings found on the outside walls of buildings, usually churches.  They differ from gargoyles because they are ...
Thursday, 25 December 2025

Hedgehogs and Squirrels

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Artistic representations of h edgehogs and squirrels aren't very common in Somerset.  Here are the ones I have come across painted on gl...
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