Update
17 March 2020
We have reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the Dorset History Day on Saturday 28 March 2020. Please see our statement in full below.
If you have ordered tickets, we will be in touch to organise a refund through Eventbrite.
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On Saturday 28 March 2020, Dorset History Centre, in partnership with Bournemouth University, is holding a Dorset History Day at the Lansdowne Campus in Bournemouth. There will be a range of interesting speakers sharing their experiences of running projects and researching the history of Dorset. The talks will include the archaeology of Poole Harbour, contemporary histories and images of the islanders of Portland, the treatment of mental health patients in the 19th century, marking the centenary of the auction of Cerne Abbas village and saving Dorset’s film and sound archives.
Tickets cost £10.00, and the ticket price includes a buffet lunch and refreshments. You can buy your tickets online via Eventbrite.
There will be the opportunity to network with representatives of local history projects, groups and societies throughout the day. Space for society stands will be available and allocated on a first come first served basis. If you would like to have a stand at this event or have further questions please contact the Dorset History Centre.
About the Speakers
John Clews is a PhD researcher at Exeter University, and his current work involves looking at the treatment of mental health patients at Dorset’s Herrison Hospital. He has spent many hours at Dorset History Centre studying the patient registers, order papers, and treatment records, and he will be talking about some of his findings and research. John will be speaking about the history of the treatment of mental health in Victorian and Edwardian times.
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Daniel Carter is a post-graduate researcher at Bournemouth University, and has been part of AC Archaeology since 2007, having graduated from Bournemouth University with a first-class honours degree in BSc Archaeology. He has since undertaken work on the buildings of the Verwood pottery industry, and received the Dorset Archaeological Award. During his time at AC Archaeology he has been part of a vast array of projects ranging from small residential extensions, to leading teams of archaeologists on extensive water and gas pipeline projects. Daniel will be talking about communities, connections, and industry in Poole Harbour.
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Professor Paul Wenham-Clark is a professional photographer who in recent years has been concentrating on major documentary projects. These have predominantly been environmental portrait series focusing on current UK issues and are often produced in partnership with a charity. He is a professor of photography at the Arts University Bournemouth and a Research Fellow. Paul will be explaining his work relating to the contemporary story of the islanders of Portland (Dorset) and how they have shaped the landscape and how it has shaped them.
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Trevor Bailey works for Windrose Rural Media Trust, a charity which has a twenty-five year history of using television, radio, archive film and the internet for the benefit and pleasure of local communities. The website, Close Encounters, is one of Windrose’s projects. It enables you to discover villages and towns through old films and new recordings about each place and through the perspectives of the people who live and work there. Trevor will be speaking about a significant Heritage Lottery project to safeguard a fascinating Dorset film and sound archive.
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Kate Adie 29 Jan 2019
Kate Adie is a well known broadcaster, author, and she is the Chancellor of Bournemouth University. She is a keen supporter of Dorset History Centre, and will be offering her closing thoughts on the day, and the importance of historical research to Dorset.