The Isle of Purbeck is the focus of the third volume of Hutchins Extra illustrated and many of the additions to this volume are pictures of the spectacular coastline. Numerous sketches and prints of Lulworth, Kimmeridge, Studland and Swanage have been included. — There are also three castles that feature in this volume; Woodsford Castle,… Read more Coastline, Castles and Catastrophe
In this special guest blog, Callum, a young learner who undertook a supported placement at DHC, explores some of our records relating to LGBT+ records held at Dorset History Centre. — The stories of individuals who existed outside the status quo are often heart-breaking, standing as symbols to how damaging existing under such prejudice is… Read more “The Courage of Ignorance”
Dan, Jade, Melissa and Olly, students from Bournemouth University are bringing us a series of blogs about their work with some of our Oral History interviews. — We’re back in this blog post to talk about one of the interviews which has piqued our curiosity. The interview is with Mr Percy Tory who lived at… Read more From Dairy Farmer to the Dorset Game Larder
Tracing its roots back to 1837, Eldridge Pope was the staple of Dorchester enterprise. Upon its restructuring and the development of the new brewery site in 1880 by the new owners Edwin and Alfred Pope, ‘Eldridge Pope & Co. Ltd.’ soon became the largest and most important employer in Dorchester. These were successful times, but… Read more Eldridge Pope: The best beer in town!
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