大象传媒

The bootmaker whose inventions changed lives

Chard's James Gillingham found his calling after a local man was injured in an accident.

• 7 mins

The WW2 hero who didn鈥檛 carry a weapon

Arturo Fanconi from Ilminster was posthumously awarded the Albert Medal for saving lives.

• 7 mins

The chained library with books older than America

The Wells Cathedral library securely holds books, published before the 1800s, in chains.

• 7 mins

From Exmoor to Australia: The oldest ringing church bell

How a 16th century bell that chimed in Upton ended up in an rainforest wedding chapel.

• 8 mins

Reconstructing Somerset鈥檚 Roman Mosaics

Volunteers have spent five years reproducing Roman designs at Avalon Archaeology.

• 10 mins

Chard鈥檚 hanging tree

A hanging tree once stood between Tesco and B&Q in the town.

• 6 mins