A History of Dunster

The Castle and the Village

by Bev Woodger

A History of Dunster :The Castle and Village explores the local history of Dunster Castle and its surrounding area in Somerset. This book, which covers the local history dating as far back as to 1066, captures the development of the village from Anglo-Saxon rule and the turn of the Medieval period right up and to the 21st century.

Dunster Castle lies on the top of a steep hill, known as the Tor where it has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years. Today Dunster Castle is operated by the National Trust and is recognised as one of the UK's popular tourist attractions

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Bev's third book concentrated on the development and social history of the Minehead area rather than the emphasis on the leading families in earlier books about the nearby village of Dunster. and their history. His fourth book is an autobiography about his life and experiences both as a school pupil and in his teaching career.l

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About the Author

Bev Woodger

Bev Woodger is a retired maths teacher and in the latter part of his working life was involved in non curricular activities in community education. Now after completing another degree in his retirement he has become a writer on Social History and was a volunteer guide at Dunster Castle with the National Trust until age called a halt

This book looks at the story of Minehead and it's development through the years including comment on the loss of its position as a prime holiday location.