Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway
Fri 9 Oct · 14:30
The Museum of Somerset
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On 9 October 2026, The Museum of Somerset in Wells hosts Talk and Tea, a community event exploring how the construction of the M5 motorway impacted the local area. Various speakers will discuss the archaeology unearthed during the project as part of this session. Attendees can learn about these historical discoveries for an entry fee of £6.50. The gathering is scheduled to take place at 14:30.
Discover how building the M5 motorway impacted Somerset and some of the archaeology that was found.
Between 1972 and 1974 the building of the M5 Motorway cut a swathe through the Somerset countryside.
In this talk Tom Mayberry will provide the context for this vast civil engineering project and describe some of the archaeology that was found.
The highlight of the event will be the showing of part of a unique film of construction work in progress near Taunton. It was taken by the late Norman Cozens of Orchard Portman and has now been expertly edited and given a soundtrack by the filmmaker Julian Bishop.
Your ticket includes a cup of tea and a biscuit with a chance to chat, after the talk.
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Frequently asked questions
Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 14:30.
Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway is held at The Museum of Somerset in Wells (Castle Green, Taunton, TA1 4AA).
Tickets for Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway are priced at £6.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway is Light drizzle · 15°C. Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Museum of Somerset can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway
Editorial Summary
On 9 October 2026, The Museum of Somerset in Wells hosts Talk and Tea, a community event exploring how the construction of the M5 motorway impacted the local area. Various speakers will discuss the archaeology unearthed during the project as part of this session. Attendees can learn about these historical discoveries for an entry fee of £6.50. The gathering is scheduled to take place at 14:30.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Discover how building the M5 motorway impacted Somerset and some of the archaeology that was found.
Between 1972 and 1974 the building of the M5 Motorway cut a swathe through the Somerset countryside.
In this talk Tom Mayberry will provide the context for this vast civil engineering project and describe some of the archaeology that was found.
The highlight of the event will be the showing of part of a unique film of construction work in progress near Taunton. It was taken by the late Norman Cozens of Orchard Portman and has now been expertly edited and given a soundtrack by the filmmaker Julian Bishop.
Your ticket includes a cup of tea and a biscuit with a chance to chat, after the talk.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway?
Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 14:30.
Where is Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway taking place?
Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway is held at The Museum of Somerset in Wells (Castle Green, Taunton, TA1 4AA).
How much are tickets for Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway?
Tickets for Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway are priced at £6.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway?
The forecast for Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway is Light drizzle · 15°C. Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.
Is there anywhere to stay near Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Museum of Somerset can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway?
Tickets for Talk and Tea: Building the M5 Motorway can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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£6.50
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Weather
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