All tagged Somerset

Big Read: Bob Bell's First Jeep

The Journey of a Classic Jeep Enthusiast. Discover the fascinating story of a classic jeep enthusiast, from finding the perfect vehicle to the challenges faced in restoring and enjoying it. This tale follows the journey of a classic Jeep enthusiast and their search for the perfect vehicle. From finding the first-ever classified ad magazine, The Exchange and Mart, to attending All Wheel Drive Club meetings and learning from renowned experts, our protagonist navigates the world of jeeps, military vehicles, and restoration.

Bristol Channel Herring

A century ago local families would buy 100 herrings for six old pence (2.5pence) to salt down for the winter. But catches gradually declined and during the 1970s the herring all but disappeared, with the blame laid on over-fishing in the Atlantic and North Sea.