Autumn 2025 Season: Bygone Days Talks
Bygone Days talks celebrate both local and national history. These talks are held at 7:30 pm at The Somer Centre in Midsomer Norton unless otherwise stated. Entry is £5 cash or card on the door, no booking required. Doors open at 7pm. Raffle available.
Raising funds for Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum charity no. 1151573
‘Follow the plough’ a talk by Les Davies MBE
Tuesday 4th November
This photo was taken by my mother in June 1956. I was 4 years old, and the Suez Crisis was in full swing as was the Cold War, none of this mattered to me. I was holding the last working horse on the farm, Flower. I remember that day, I remember where we were going and what my grandfather said to me. “ Hold her there Les while I go and fetch her collar.” The camera shutter clinked and my life and everything and everyone in it moved on. For my part, I was to choose a connection with the land. I would choose to follow the plough.
Les Davies has worked on the Mendips in orchards and on the land for his whole life. He was awarded an MBE in 2005 for services to the environment and has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He is also known for his Westcountrymans Diary in the Mendip Times.
Les’ illustrated presentation will look back at his life and times living and working on the Mendips. He will reflect on how he has endured through tough times and embraced change. Copies of Les’ book will be available for purchase.
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