The Dark Little History of Somerset

Bloody battles, dark deeds and ancient torture devices all lurk beneath the surface of Somerset's charming past.

This book uncovers the details of the dark side of Somerset, and to introduce the reader to some of the murky and bizarre episodes and characters from Somerset’s eventful past.

The beautiful scenery and character of Somerset can be readily appreciated by all those who live in, visit or travel through this historic county. There is, however, another Somerset, which lurks just below the surface of this friendly landscape. Like many other counties, Somerset’s history has its darker episodes, telling of fierce battles, bloody uprisings, torture, crimes and punishments, and mysterious happenings, which are often overlooked or glossed over by general histories. This book uncovers the details of the ‘dark side’ of Somerset, and to introduce the reader to some of the murky and bizarre episodes and characters from Somerset’s eventful past.