Welcome to the Langport Heritage website
This website is presented by the Langport & District History Society. We aim to celebrate the rich history of the Langport area in words and images, and for each topic we try to give a bit of context. We have a special focus on Walter Bagehot, Langport’s most famous celebrity. He was born in Langport, worked in the Bank here, and is buried here, but his career in banking and journalism brought him not just a national, but an international reputation that endures to this day.
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Sir David Natzler, former Clerk of the House of Commons, recently visited Water Bagehot’s grave at All Saints’ Church, Langport.
His review of our new book: Walter Bagehot: life and legacy, has appeared in the House Magazine and is available online: https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/david-natzler-walter-bagehot.
His visit is the latest in a long line of distinguished Bagehot aficionados who have made the pilgrimage to his grave. They are featured in the Bagehot’s grave section of this website.
Recent News
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NEW BAGEHOT LEAFLET
The Langport & District History Society is delighted to announce the publication of their brand-new illustrated guide to the major sites in and
QUIZ ABOUT WOMEN
Our latest quiz, Women, is now available. All the answers are either women’s names or relate somehow to women. This is the 25th
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