We’re always pleased to hear from people who have records that they think may be of historical interest and would like to donate them to Dorset History Centre and ask that anyone who does contacts us to discuss their records – archives@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. To assist us with processing your records, getting them added to our online… Read more Donating records to Dorset History Centre
At Dorset History Centre, we are keen to encourage guest blogs from our readers detailing the research and work they are undertaking. Michael Pitfield has written us this second post (you can read the first here if you missed it) explaining where fifty years of genealogical research have led him… — For some 50 years,… Read more The Pitfield Family of Fordington
Last summer, we were joined by a Conservation Trainee, Helen. Today, she has written us a follow-up post… — Four months later… It has now been four months since I was last in the conservation lab at the DHC, and I can’t believe how quickly the time has flown! I gained an immense amount of… Read more Conservation Tales: A tale of two local histories
In the collections, a slightly faded hand written menu in red and black ink on a flimsy piece of paper hints at celebrations over 100 years ago. For food historians and those looking for ideas for a simpler Christmas dinner this document hints at how important the first Christmas after the armistice was signed must… Read more Christmas Dinner fit for a Sergeant!
For many, the Christmas period is a time of sadness as we reflect on people we have lost. For some, it was a time of removal, from one institution to another… Eliza Burbridge was admitted to Banstead Asylum 03 January 1882, on 21 December 1883 she was handed to the Relieving Officer of the Wimborne… Read more Eliza Burbridge and Herrison Hospital
Although Christmas Day is the usual alternative name for 25 December it should not be forgotten that 25 December is also one of the traditional quarter days on which rents fell due. In December 1942, a letter was sent to Mrs R. Forward about rent due on her property in Wimborne. The address on the… Read more Christmas Rents
In the collections at Dorset History Centre, we hold an album of Christmas greetings cards, which are copies of drawings by Leonard Patten and E. L. Grassby. The album shows a selection of Christmas cards from the Society of Dorset Men. Records exist which indicate that as far back as the 17th century there were… Read more Collections of Christmas Cards
On the 26th December 1846 notice was sent from the Commissioners for General Purposes Act -Dorchester to one Thomas Hawkesworth Esquire of Melcombe Regis. The document was a tax assessment due for the year ending April 5th 1847 to the sum of £34.11.00, duty payable £1.0.1 for sums to be paid for profits on property. An… Read more Thomas Hawkesworth, taxes, and the Irish Famine
The idea of a restful Christmas and New Year period is one that is relatively recent. For a long period of time, Christmas was a working date, and life carried on. To reflect this, over the next week we will be bringing you a series of some short (and one long) stories, all related to… Read more Life Goes On Over Christmas…
D-DPA/1/SHA/77: Shaftesbury, 1964 Everyone at Dorset History Centre would like to wish you a Merry Christmas, and a peaceful new year. We would like to thank-you for your ongoing support throughout 2021, and we look forward to welcoming you to DHC in 2022!
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