Our President Hilary Daniel died on 28 March, aged 95, after a long illness.
A meeting at Hilary’s house in the summer of 1958 led to the formation of the Frome Society later that year. Hilary was our first Secretary, later served as Chair, and was elected President five years ago. He was an active and engaged member of our Society, instrumental in making it what it is today.
Hilary also contributed to Frome life in many other ways. He was a solicitor in the local law firm Daniel and Cruttwell, following in the footsteps of his father, Alfred, who was a partner there.
He was also a loyal supporter of Frome Drama Club, Frome Rotary, and numerous other local organisations and charities.
We are sure that many of our members have fond memories of Hilary over the years.
A celebration of his life was held at Berkeley Church on Friday 1 May 2026.
Welcome to our website. Frome is a delightful market town in Somerset, UK with a wonderful history. The Frome Society for Local Study is actively involved in:
- Frome Festival events and summer evening lectures Summer Talks.
- A summer programme of 2026 TRIPS to places of interest.
- Continuing its wide range of research and publications.
We have published a wide range of fascinating books about the town and surrounding Villages, and our own Yearbooks. Past editions of ‘Contact’ magazine are downloadable on the Bookshop page.
Our AGM was held before the final Winter Lecture on Saturday 21st March 2026. Please click here for the agenda: AGM Agenda 2026
Frome Society: Review of Constitution
Why is change needed?
Our existing constitution has proved problematic for two main reasons:
It did not allow us to deal with a change of officers mid-year in 2025. It does not allow for an online ballot and required a Special General Meeting for the membership to agree changes in a legal way. This is cumbersome.
The current governance structure does not encourage potential volunteers.
We are therefore proposing changes to the Constitution to allow the Society to work more smoothly.
Please click here for full details of the review: Constitution with proposed amendments
Please click here for our 2025 Annual Report : Annual Report 2025
Please click here for our 2025 Annual Accounts : FSLS ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR 2025
Please click here for minutes of our 2025 AGM: AGM 2025 Minutes
Please click here for minutes of our October 2025 SGM : Special General Meeting October 2025
The Frome Society for Local Study was founded in 1958 to make the history of Frome and the district better known, and to preserve its historic buildings and records.
The Frome Civic Society was founded in 1970 to conserve Frome’s built heritage and to ensure high standards of urban and environmental design for the future.
Chair : Jayne Sadgrove chair@fsls.org.uk
Vice Chair : Chris De Groot
Chair of Frome Civic Society: Patricia Smith mail@fromecivic.co.uk
Secretary: Liz Corfield membership@fsls.org.uk
Treasurer: Brian Marshall treasurer@fsls.org.uk
Membership Secretary: Liz Corfield membership@fsls.org.uk
Membership – Subscription Rates are:
Individual £15pa, Joint £20pa, Individual Life £150, Joint Life £200.
To join please fill out a FSLS membership form
or email membership@fsls.org.uk or write to the Membership Secretary, Liz Corfield, c/o Frome Museum, 1 North Parade, Frome BA11 1AT.
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