In 1664 Wincanton had its very own witch trials. The combination of a witch finder and a small coven of women who could be accused came together. The Pendle Witch trials, in Lancashire, were held in 1612 and would have been in the memory of many of those involved in Wincanton.  The man who was...

Who would have thought an Italian clockmaker would fight for Napoleon and end up being a prisoner of war in Wincanton, Somerset? He married a Somerset girl and later had a shop in the town, after a very interesting life! When you set off to tell stories you never know where you will end up! This...

Who would have thought an Italian clockmaker would fight for Napoleon and end up being a prisoner of war in Wincanton, Somerset? He married a Somerset girl and later had a shop in the town, after a very interesting life! When you set off to tell stories you never know where you will end up! This...