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Welcoming Chris to Dorset History Centre!

In the summer we were joined by our new Collections Assistant Chris who is working on the Wessex Water archive alongside Project Archivist Emma. We wanted to introduce readers to Chris on today’s blog… — Hello everyone.  My name’s Chris and I joined the Dorset History Centre as a Collections Assistant in July 2025.  Previously,… Read more Welcoming Chris to Dorset History Centre!

Jacqui Halewood: The end of an era!

On Wednesday 27 November, Dorset History Centre’s Principal Archivist, Jacqui Halewood, will be celebrating her last day with the service before a very well-earned retirement. Jacqui has been with the service since 2000, and have overseen a lot of change in her time at DHC! Before she finishes, we asked her to reflect on her… Read more Jacqui Halewood: The end of an era!