The Frome Society for Local Study was founded in 1958 by a number of Frome townspeople who realised there was a need to make the history of Frome and the district better known, and to preserve its historic buildings and records. See the Civic Society pages to explore our work & our Planning Panel.
The 61st Annual General Meeting of the Society to be held on Saturday 9th October 2021, 2pm at the Assembly Rooms, Christchurch Street West. AGM papers 2021
We have a wide range of fascinating books about the town and surrounding
villages, plus old maps & our own Yearbooks.
villages, plus old maps & our own Yearbooks.
Currently, the Frome Society for Local Study is actively involved in:
- An annual programme of winter lectures.
- An annual programme of summer visits to places of interest.
- Continuing its wide range of research, donations, and publications.
Chair: Sara Morris
Vice-Chair: Mike Hobbs
see more details on the ‘contact‘ page.
The latest ‘Contact’ magazine is downloadable on the Bookshop page.
In the past. Frome Society for Local Study has:
* Helped to establish and run Frome Museum.
* Gathered and safeguarded information on Frome’s history.
* Played a leading role in conserving historic buildings, including Marston House.
* Given donations to many local projects.
* Given financial assistance for research.
* Purchased and repaired important relics.
* Provided plaques to mark buildings of interest.
* Helped to set up Frome Town Twinning.
* Published over 100 titles of historic and local interest, including 24 Year Books.
To join the FSLS please fill out a membership form, click FSLS Membership Form
Alternatively please email membership@fsls.org.uk or write to the Membership Secretary, Liz Corfield, c/o Frome Museum, Frome BA11 1AT.
