‘Everyone loves a map’ – it’s a common refrain and although we’re sure there are people out there who don’t cherish cartographic items in the way that DHC does, many certainly do like to peruse them in order to gain a sense of where things are and to understand the relationship between places and communities. … Read more Mapping History – Recent additions to DHC’s collection
We have recently had Sylvia Stafford working in our searchroom as she plans her next book, following the successful launch of her new book, which explore the history of the Bridport Union and the workhouse… — An interest in the Grade II Listed former Bridport Union Workhouse, at the top of Barrack Street Bridport, led… Read more Down and Out in Bridport and the Surrounding Parishes
This summer’s highly successful Women’s World Cup followed hot on the heels of this summers highly successful Women’s Ashes, which followed last summers highly successful Women’s European Championships. Everywhere we look, women’s sport is flourishing. In today’s blog, our Community Engagement Officer, Maria, has taken a look at some of the history of women’s sport… Read more Women’s Sport in Dorset
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