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The Dark Little History of Somerset
The name 'Somerset' usually conjures up visions of green hills, picturesque harbours and sleepy villages with thatched cottages and quaint pubs – but this is only part of the story.
What about the slaughter on Sedgemoor in July 1685, or its terrible aftermath, the infamous Bloody Assizes?
What dark deeds took place on the coast during the heyday of the smugglers?
Who was the curate who ended up in a cauldron, or the abbot who was hanged, drawn and quartered?
Why were there riots at Radstock in 1830?
The answers to these and many other morbid questions can be found in this book, as we take a look into the darker corners of Somerset's history, and meet the unusual people who shaped the history of this popular county in unexpected (and sometimes horrifying) ways.
What about the slaughter on Sedgemoor in July 1685, or its terrible aftermath, the infamous Bloody Assizes?
What dark deeds took place on the coast during the heyday of the smugglers?
Who was the curate who ended up in a cauldron, or the abbot who was hanged, drawn and quartered?
Why were there riots at Radstock in 1830?
The answers to these and many other morbid questions can be found in this book, as we take a look into the darker corners of Somerset's history, and meet the unusual people who shaped the history of this popular county in unexpected (and sometimes horrifying) ways.
- GenresHistory
210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2025
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July 29, 2026
Brb now just creating local history slides to add to my lessons. As a Somerset girl I couldn’t fault it, probably won’t be for you if you don’t have an interest in the county.
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