Ilminster History Society

Ilminster History started out as a Facebook group for residents of Ilminster (past and present) to share stories and pictures of Ilminster in days gone by.

During the COVID-19 lock down of 2020 one of the founders of the Facebook group decided that a website that collects as much information about Ilminster's history was a good idea!

At the latter part of 2021 a group of supporters decided to make Ilminster History official and registered it as the charity Ilminster History Society (charity number 1196283) which allows the organisation to fund raise and apply for grants as well as ensuring it will continue for years to come.

As well as research by the trustees the site accepts contributions in many forms from residents of Ilminster and new contributions are always very much welcome! We are always grateful to accept donations of any material of historical significance to the town or can organise to scan or photograph items/documents to add to our collection without taking ownership of them directly.

The Society aims to put on 4 talks and 2 exhibitions a year, and publishes a newsletter for members quarterly.

Membership is free and anyone can join via our website.

https://www.facebook.com/ilminsterhistory