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January - Down Under - Somerset's link wth Australia
FEBRUARY - Horton - Here's a How!
MARCH - Ancient Orcadians
APRIL - History of Mr Punch
MAY - National collection of paintings and furniture at Montacute House
JUNE - preserve your collection
JULY - The Wreck of the Halsewell - Part 2
SEPTEMBER - A history of symphony orchestra
October - a 20th century lifeboatman
November - Battle of Britian
DECEMBER - Christmas cards
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Ancient Orcadians
w
ith Doug Hislop
5 March 2020
Orcadians
are the indigenous inhabitants of the Orkney islands of Scotland. Historically, they are descended from the Picts,
Norse and Scots.
Recent finds indicate Orkney was inhabited perhaps as early as 6800BC - come and hear more about it's rich history