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CELEBRATING FROME FESTIVAL’S ORIGINS
Rook Lane Chapel Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomDiscover the story of the first seven years of Frome Festival, covering the period when it was founded and directed by Martin Bax MBE. Enjoy film clips and stories from […]
Free
THE SECRETS OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS
Rook Lane Chapel Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomDiscover the untold history of these intriguing warrior-monks who have fascinated the world for over 700 years. Across this day of talks, expert speakers will reveal the stories behind the […]
£31
MYTHICA – A NEW HISTORY OF HOMER’S WORLD, THROUGH THE WOMEN WRITTEN OUT OF IT
Silk Mill Gallery Merchants Barton Saxonvale, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom +1 moreAward-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser blends archaeology, literature and myth to uncover the real women behind Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. From Helen of Troy, Cassandra and Aphrodite to Circe, […]
£10
THE EPIC OF EVEREST – SCREENING WITH LIVE PROLOGUE BY THE TASHI LHUNPO MONKS OF TIBET
Frome Masonic Hall 18 North Parade, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomThis extraordinary film documents the ill-fated attempt at the summit by Mallory and Irvine. From December 1924 to October 1925, Captain John Noel promoted his film around Europe accompanied by […]
£15
FROME AND THE MONMOUTH REBELLION
Cheese & Grain Market Yard, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomDuring the uprising of 1685, the Duke of Monmouth and his rebel army came to Frome. This walk follows in their footsteps within the town, taking in key locations of […]
£10
BURNE-JONES WINDOWS TALK
Holy Trinity Church Trinity Street, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomHoly Trinity Church, built in 1836-38, is home to a world-class collection of stained glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones and the William Morris workshops. Former Vicar Rob Martin will give […]
Free
STORIES OF THE DALAI LAMA – ALISON MURDOCH
Frome Masonic Hall 18 North Parade, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomSTORIES OF THE DALAI LAMA – Alison Murdoch DALAI LAMA DAY – CELEBRATE THE 91ST BIRTHDAY OF HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA Born in 1935 in a remote Tibetan village, […]
FreeBURNE-JONES WINDOWS TALK
Holy Trinity Church Trinity Street, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomHoly Trinity Church, built in 1836-38, is home to a world-class collection of stained glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones and the William Morris workshops. Former Vicar Rob Martin will give […]
Free
THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY – A MEDIEVAL EMBROIDERY WITH SUPERPOWERS
Assembly Rooms Behind Memorial theatre Christchurch Street West, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomThe medieval Bayeux Tapestry will travel from France to the British Museum this year. In advance of this momentous loan, Dave will consider how the Bayeux Tapestry has shaped our […]
£12
SOLD OUT – FROME TUNNELS TOURS
Frome Library & Visitor Centre Justice Lane, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomVisit sites that the Frome Tunnels Project have investigated and hear about local history. Please be aware that a high degree of mobility is necessary to access tight spaces and […]
£12.50SOLD OUT – FROME TUNNELS TOURS
Frome Library & Visitor Centre Justice Lane, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomVisit sites that the Frome Tunnels Project have investigated and hear about local history. Please be aware that a high degree of mobility is necessary to access tight spaces and […]
£12.50SOLD OUT – FROME TUNNELS TOURS
Frome Library & Visitor Centre Justice Lane, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomVisit sites that the Frome Tunnels Project have investigated and hear about local history. Please be aware that a high degree of mobility is necessary to access tight spaces and […]
£12.50SOLD OUT – FROME TUNNELS TOURS
Frome Library & Visitor Centre Justice Lane, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomVisit sites that the Frome Tunnels Project have investigated and hear about local history. Please be aware that a high degree of mobility is necessary to access tight spaces and […]
£12.50
THE PAPERBACK REVOLUTION – THE EARLY HISTORY OF PENGUIN BOOKS
St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomPaperback books were not readily available a century ago. Launched in 1935, Penguin Books cost only 6 pence each, a fraction of the price of hardbacks. Suddenly, ordinary people could […]
£8
SIR TONY ROBINSON – THE BOB MORRIS LECTURE 2026
Cheese & Grain Market Yard, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomSir Tony Robinson has become Britain’s foremost face of popular history through his career as an actor, presenter and author. Delivering the 25th anniversary edition of the prestigious Bob Morris […]
£28
FROME AND NON-CONFORMITY WALK
St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomIn the post-Restoration period Frome became a major centre of non-conformity, with many places of worship being built within the town. This walk will visit several of them (exteriors only) […]
£10
SOLD OUT – THREE REMARKABLE WOMEN OF FROME WITH DAVID HEATH – PICTURES OUT OF DARKNESS
Cheese & Grain - Meeting Rooms Market Yd, Justice Ln, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomThe story of Alice Seeley Harris and how the photographs of the horrors she witnessed as a missionary in the Congo launched one of the first international human rights campaigns […]
£5
TAPESTRY – TWO WOMEN AND THE STORY OF BAYEUX
Silk Mill Gallery Merchants Barton Saxonvale, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomTapestry, Kylie Fitzpatrick's bestselling novel, is re-released in June 2026 to mark the historic visit to the UK of the Bayeux Tapestry. The novel explores the tapestry's story through the […]
£10
A-Z OF FROME
Cheese & Grain Market Yard, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomLoosely based on the book of the same name, this walk will chronicle alphabetically the history of the town, from Aldhelm, the founder of Frome, to the Zion Congregational Church, […]
£10
SOLD OUT – THREE REMARKABLE WOMEN OF FROME WITH DAVID HEATH – SUNSHINE IN THE WORKHOUSE
Cheese & Grain - Meeting Rooms Market Yd, Justice Ln, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomEmma Sheppard saw for herself the inhumanity of the Victorian workhouse and made it her mission to reach out to those in poverty and need, and press for reform to […]
£5
MR & MRS DICKENS
Archangel 1 King Street, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomAuthors Peter Clark and Annie Elliot bring Charles and Catherine Dickens back to life with vibrant scenes from their different Dickens books. Find out what happened when middle-aged Charles fell […]
£10
SOLD OUT – THREE REMARKABLE WOMEN OF FROME WITH DAVID HEATH – THE MADONNA OF THE HOUSE
Cheese & Grain - Meeting Rooms Market Yd, Justice Ln, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomFrome’s wartime MP Mavis Tait was never dull. A committed feminist, she was never afraid to make her point, whether it was defeating Churchill on equal pay, seeing for herself […]
£5FROME AND NON-CONFORMITY WALK
St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomIn the post-Restoration period Frome became a major centre of non-conformity, with many places of worship being built within the town. This walk will visit several of them (exteriors only) […]
£10
SOLD OUT – A DISCOVERY OF SELWOOD WITCHES – BOOK TALK & GUIDED WALK
The Iron Gates 9 King St, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomJoin author Emma Poole for an enchanting afternoon as she unveils the secrets behind her latest work, 'Rentum Tormentum'. This immersive book talk delves into the shadowy history of Somerset […]
£25FROME AND THE MONMOUTH REBELLION
Cheese & Grain Market Yard, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomDuring the uprising of 1685, the Duke of Monmouth and his rebel army came to Frome. This walk follows in their footsteps within the town, taking in key locations of […]
£10
FASHIONABLE FAITH – WALK AND TALK
St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomGlamour and glory! Back by popular demand, Fashionable Faith will give you an expert guide through the history and meaning of Christian dress. Admire the detail of our embroidery, be […]
£7A-Z OF FROME
Cheese & Grain Market Yard, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomLoosely based on the book of the same name, this walk will chronicle alphabetically the history of the town, from Aldhelm, the founder of Frome, to the Zion Congregational Church, […]
£10