Ancient Dorset grave goods inspire children’s poet, Michael Rosen
The Dorset County Museum was approached by Dr Melanie Giles of the University of Manchester to use one of its most iconic Iron Age burials in their project.
The Dorset County Museum was approached by Dr Melanie Giles of the University of Manchester to use one of its most iconic Iron Age burials in their project.
Broadmayne Village Hall, Cowleaze Rd, Broadmayne, Dorchester DT2 8EW
As part of the national initiative Takeover Day in Museums, children from Dorchester Middle School were invited onto the site of the NEW Dorset Museum – unfortunately torrential rain interrupted proceedings but with quick thinking and ingenuity on behalf of the teachers, museum staff, volunteers and members of ACHESON’s construction staff, the day was saved by relocating the entire event to the school.
The amazing inflatable replica of the Dorset County Museum will be heading to Stalbridge for a weekend of history from Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November at the Stalbridge Village Hall as part of its tour of the county.
Thomas Hardy’s position as one of Britain’s preeminent writers meant he received thousands of letters from fans, friends and members of the public to express their admiration or enlist his support.
The arrival of a huge crane to Dorchester has caused excitement and intrigue among the residents of the town who saw this week the 25 Metre crane slowly being assembled like a Meccano set over the skyline of High West Street.
Corn Exchange, 17 Market Place, Blandford, DT11 7AG
Village Hall, Vineyard Close, Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6DD
Village Hall, East Street, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EE