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.
Featured image
Philip (Pip) Payne has sent us this image of Westover Cottage, Westover, Langport, where he lived from about 1965 to 1975.
He has written his memories of the time he spent in Langport, which you can read in our Family History section here.
Recent News
PAYNE FAMILY HISTORY
A new contribution has been added to the family history section of the website. It’s from Philip (Pip) Payne, now living in New
RESULTS FOR WOMEN
The results are announced of our quiz on Women. The answers are available here. Our next quiz will be released in September.
THE ANGEL INN
A new section has been added on the history of the Angel Inn, Bow Street, together with a list of its publicans since
Disclaimer: It is our understanding that we either own, or have been granted permission to display, the images on this site. If you feel that we do not have this right, please contact us and we will, of course, investigate.