Ilminster History Society Oral History

Former Police Sergeant, Bryan Marty, talks about his time in Ilminster and his time in the Police Force.

Former Ilminster Grammar School Pupil, Conrad Free, Shares his memories of Stuart & Liz Shepherd in Ilminster.

Former Hotelier at The Shrubbery Hotel, Liz Shepherd, talks about her early days in Ilminster and the running of the Hotel.

Long time member of the Ilminster Entertainment Society, Mr Alan Searle, talks about is years in the IES and the characters he has met along the way.

Retired Teacher, Roger Swann, talks about his education at Ilminster Boys Grammar School and then his long career teaching in Ilminster at the Girls Grammar School and Swanmead as well as a number of other local schools.

Former Proprietor of the Shrubbery Hotel, Stuart Shepherd, talks about how he came to Ilminster and the history of his time at the Shrubbery Hotel.