The 1982 television series ‘History on Your Doorstep’ only ran for one series and yet the presumption on which it was based continues to motivate those who are interested in the past. Local historians like Jane Lilly and the late Rob Campbell have done much over the years to reveal the rich tapestry of Clevedon’s fascinating history. In this talk, local historian Phil Curme will bring his own perspective as a military historian to bear - reflecting on how international conflict has touched our community over the years. Following his semi-retirement Phil, a Clevedon resident, was awarded a Masters (with Distinction) in Military History from the University of Birmingham. He was Chair of the Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust from 2016 to 2024 and has recently joined the Board of the War Memorials Trust - a London based charity which works to protect and conserve war memorials across the full breadth of the United Kingdom. His military history themed blog walkingthebattlefields.com has attracted almost 750,000 visits over the past few years and he continues to be active in walking battlefields both at home and abroad.

More details in the Diary section below, we look forward to seeing you on the night...