Arts & CultureHeritage
The History Of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women
When
Wed, 7 Oct 2026
Where
The Brewhouse
Coal Orchard, Taunton · Somerset · TA1 1JL
From the venue
Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society. Followed by Q&A. Since Hans Christian Andersen turned the mermaid into a romantic heroine, shimmering sea-maidens have swum through popular culture. “Mermaiding”…