Winter Programme 2024
Programme of winter talks now available on events page.
Our next talk will be on Wednesday 18th September 7.30pm
New Pages added
Nailed ridgeboardsUnits of measurement and wall thicknesses
Mailing list
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We are now on Twitter
A brief history of SVBRG
pdf booklet download.The Group
The Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group is a voluntary organisation founded in 1979 to record and study the traditional houses and buildings of the historic county of Somerset. Of particular interest are the smaller manor houses, farmhouses, cottages and farm buildings which are in the local style and built of local materials.The Group has a membership of about 60 people from all walks of life who have an interest in traditional buildings; new members are most welcome. For those wishing to get involved in documentary or practical house surveys “on-the-job” guidance and help will be given.
The Group meets on the 3rd week of the winter months in a local hall and arranges visits in the summer.
Latest News
Walters Farmhouse Tintinhull.
A dimensional analysis of
the house and some possible thoughts to consider after Ed Lorch's interesting talk.
Snipits
A collection of interesting historical and building related items from around the web.- Somerset building on the 10 most endangered list, Former Anglo-Bavarian Brewery – Shepton Mallet