Ilminster History Society

Ilminster History Society Oral History

History EN ↓ 6 episodes

Our podcast interviews Ilminster residents to reminisce and recall times gone by in Ilminster. Many fantastic stories and anecdotes are discussed all relating to the history of the town.

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Ilminster History Society

Episodes

Episode 6 - Bryan Martyn - Former Ilminster Police Sergeant 15.08.2023 45:28

Former Police Sergeant, Bryan Marty, talks about his time in Ilminster and his time in the Police Force.

Episode 5 - Conrad Free - Sharing his memories of Stuart & Liz Shepherd 03.02.2023 17:10

Former Ilminster Grammar School Pupil, Conrad Free, Shares his memories of Stuart & Liz Shepherd in Ilminster.

Episode 4 - Liz Shepherd - Former Hotelier 03.02.2023 37:17

Former Hotelier at The Shrubbery Hotel, Liz Shepherd, talks about her early days in Ilminster and the running of the Hotel.

Episode 3 - Alan Searle - Long Time Member of Ilminster Entertainment Society 18.01.2023 37:51

Long time member of the Ilminster Entertainment Society, Mr Alan Searle, talks about is years in the IES and the characters he has met along the way.

Episode 2 - Roger Swann - Retired Teacher who Taught at Ilminster's Schools 16.10.2022 47:58

Retired Teacher, Roger Swann, talks about his education at Ilminster Boys Grammar School and then his long career teaching in Ilminster at the Girls Grammar School and Swanmead as well as a number of other local schools.

Episode 1 - Stuart Shepherd - Former Proprietor of the Shrubbery Hotel 25.09.2022 46:41

Former Proprietor of the Shrubbery Hotel, Stuart Shepherd, talks about how he came to Ilminster and the history of his time at the Shrubbery Hotel. 