Explore Epexio: DHC’s new online catalogue!

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Our new online catalogue launched last week. This is the place where you can find descriptions of over 360,000 items in our collections.   We have been working with the team behind Epexio Discover to deliver a modern archival discovery platform which makes it easier for you to find what you are looking for within Dorset’s archives.   More dynamic searching…  The new catalogue offers a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. You… Read more Explore Epexio: DHC’s new online catalogue!

Dorset Authors at Dorset History Centre

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We thought that in today’s blog we would look at some of Dorset’s authors and poets, and also a couple of authors who have been influenced and inspired by Dorset. Thomas Hardy We cannot talk about Dorset authors without mentioning the distinguished poet and author Thomas Hardy. Hardy was born on the 2nd June 1840… Read more Dorset Authors at Dorset History Centre

Working with Dorset County Museum

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In October 2018 Dorset County Museum closed for a multi-million pound redevelopment, incorporating new galleries, a learning centre, library and visitor facilities.  Whilst designing the new galleries a number of archival items were identified as requiring conservation treatment before they could be put on display. Forty documents that will be exhibited in the Hardy’s Dorset,… Read more Working with Dorset County Museum

Bridging the Digital Gap Traineeship

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 We are excited to offer a paid traineeship in digital archives as part of the Bridging the Digital Gap programme run by The National Archives and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Bridging the Digital Gap aims to increase digital skills in archives by bringing new talent into the sector to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce.  … Read more Bridging the Digital Gap Traineeship

The Buckmans – Pioneers of New Ideas

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In 1876 James Buckman founded the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club, which was modelled on a club in Cirencester of which he had been a member. He was the secretary of this club and editor of The Proceedings until his death in 1884. The Dorset History Centre holds several of his drawings of… Read more The Buckmans – Pioneers of New Ideas

The Diary of John Foss: August 1851

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We are sharing a monthly look at the farm diary of John Foss, written from his dairy farm in Kingston Russell in 1851.   August 1851   August in 1851 is “fine dry & warm”, with “grand weather for the harvest”. The hot weather meant that the milk in the dairy was regularly souring, and John spends much time churning… Read more The Diary of John Foss: August 1851

Cyber Trees and Virtual Woods: Looking after your digital records

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Whilst many people have used the past few months to sort out their physical belongings, it is easy to forget that our digital estate also needs managing. So, we’re sharing some practical tips to help manage your own digital information. This can be anything from research notes and family photos to emails and financial spreadsheets.     Why?   Digital information is more fragile than paper stored in… Read more Cyber Trees and Virtual Woods: Looking after your digital records

The Challenges of Reopening Dorset History Centre

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On Tuesday 7th July Dorset History Centre reopened in a limited capacity following the Covid-19 lockdown. In this blog, we wanted to explain a bit more about how we reopened, our concerns and processes, some of the lessons learned from the first month of reopening; as well as examine how the service might look in… Read more The Challenges of Reopening Dorset History Centre