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 latest edition of ‘Contact’ magazine is downloadable on the Bookshop page.
The AGM was held on Saturday 19th March 2022 AGM papers 2022
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, Press and PR Officer: David Lassman
see more details on the ‘contact‘ 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 25 Year Books.
To join the FSLS please fill out a membership form, 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.
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