Heritage

The Heritage Service has broad-ranging responsibilities for archives, museums, archaeology and the historic environment, and a mission to make Somerset's rich heritage accessible and eloquent to people of all ages. The Service has particular responsibility for the following:

Archive and Record Service
Historic Environment Service, including the Historic Environment Record and the Peat Moors Centre, near Glastonbury
Museums Service, including the County Museum in Taunton, the Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury, and the Brick and Tile Museum in Bridgwater
Victoria County History of Somerset, a major research project to complete a history of the whole county

We strive to achieve our mission by:

Working with partners and the community to preserve, protect, promote and interpret the heritage of Somerset, ensuring its wise management now and in the future
Celebrating the contribution that Somerset's heritage makes to the character, quality of life and distinctiveness of the county
Enabling Somerset people and others to enjoy, learn about, understand and gain access to their rich heritage

I hope you enjoy using the services available through the Heritage Service.

Tom Mayberry
Head of Heritage Service


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