On Friday we published a blog detailing the information from one document held at Dorset History Centre. This blog will explore further the history of enslaved individuals in Jamaica and will show how research can be developed using online resources. — In 1817, two years after the sale of Mount Carmel, Jamaica finally complied with… Read more Say My Name (Part 2)
As a researcher every so often you unfold an old and dirty parchment and go ‘wow’ as the potential importance of the document leaps off the page at you. But in some cases, before you rush to share your excitement with the archive staff, the gravitas and implications of the document demand a moment of… Read more Say My Name (Part 1)
Black History Month originated in the USA and was introduced to the UK in 1987. The event recognises that not all histories have been collected and related equally, and that a focus on the stories and experiences of people of colour can widen our perspectives and sometimes provide role models and inspiration for the BAME… Read more Black History Month 2021: The problems with our collections
The Big Church Project, launched in 2018, focuses on the future use and development of Blandford Forum parish church. A central aim of the project is to engage with diverse communities and to record their contribution to the history of Blandford Church and its surrounding area. Using parish registers and other records such as censuses… Read more The Big Church Project: History and Diversity
Please be aware that the following blog contains quotes from an audio recording which includes racial language as reported from past experiences. Dorset History Centre does not condone the use of such language, but recognises that such terms were used in the past and are reflected in historical records. — The Dorset Sound Archive, cared for… Read more Black History Month: John Stockley
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