Dorset History Centre

The link is too book one of the limited places for a flint knapping demo - there are many other activities and displays with no need to book. Just drop in! archaeologyuk.org/festival/festi…

Abu Simbel is now an internationally known tourist destination, but what did it look like over 200 years ago? Fortunately, due to drawings we hold within the Bankes archive, we have a pretty good idea! ➡️ orlo.uk/A1fOD @NTKingstonLacy

Why not drop in to see our exhibition charting the history of @SwanageRailway on Saturday? We will be open between 10am and 4pm if you would like to have a look at some of the original records we hold, so please do come and have a look! #Rail200

A reminder to all customers that our public network computers are going to be unavailable tomorrow, Thursday 24 July, due to essential upgrade work. We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause.

Join us on Wednesday 30 July for From the Stacks, starting at 12.30pm, where Archivist Emma will be talking about the Yellow Buses archive. From the Stacks is entirely free to attend, and will only be a short session lasting up-to 30 minutes. We look forward to seeing you then!

📣 Notice for all customers: on Thursday 24 July our public computers will be unavailable whilst we undertake important upgrade work. We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause.

Did you know that we regularly receive material to add to our archive collections? On our blog we've taken a look at a few recent accessions which have come in: orlo.uk/UHAAS Please get in touch if you're interested in seeing any of them - [email protected]

On Saturday 19 July you can meet the archaeologists at DHC and find out about local archaeology. You can talk to volunteer groups and join in with activities for families such as badgemaking, and a chance to handle real archaeological objects. Learn more: orlo.uk/V6841

Join the FLO and colleagues from the Dorset History Centre, Dig the Street and Past Participate at the Dorset History Centre for displays and archaeological activities this Saturday from 10 to 3 archaeologyuk.org/festival/festi…

The conference is now *fully booked* - you can add your name to the waiting list should you want to attend to hear the talks. The exhibition will be available for free on Sat 26 July, and you can visit to view this, even if you do not have a ticket for the conference. 🚂

Thanks to support from Dorset Archives Trust, we have recently been able to purchase a collection of records relating to the building of #Portland Breakwater. Discover more about these fascinating records on todays blog: orlo.uk/pQobB @PortlandMuseum1

Drop in to meet the archaeologists at a FREE event at the Dorset History Centre on Saturday 19 July, with finds to see and touch and displays on local archaeology projects. Displays and activities are available throughout the day, and more info is here: orlo.uk/ZZJeR

We hope everyone is enjoying the summer sunshine this week! 🌞 🥵 If you are out in the sun, make sure to slap on the sunscreen and stay hydrated, and then to have some fun!

Last chance to get tickets for Dorset Archive Trust's Summer Gala at Larmer Tree Gardens on 3 July! 🌳 Hear Dr Ruth Burton discuss Thomas Hardy while enjoying strawberries and cream and fizz on the lawn 🍓 Tickets £35, or £30 for DAT members! Book here: orlo.uk/fJTHo

The last Saturday of each June marks #ArmedForcesDay, celebrating and showing support for #ArmedForces personnel, their families, and #veterans. This image was taken of a #soldier during the #1900s. #20thcentury #history #military

Parish newsletters are a fascinating source of local community information, and on our blog today, you can discover more about what information is in them, as well as how they might help your own #familyhistory research: orlo.uk/vOsdM

Join us for Dorset Archive Trust's Summer Gala at Larmer Tree Gardens on 3 July! 🌳 Hear Dr Ruth Burton discuss Thomas Hardy and his archive, while enjoying strawberries and cream and fizz on the lawn 🍓 Tickets £35, or £30 for DAT members! Book here: orlo.uk/LauI5

Don't forget that our next "From the Stacks" talk is tomorrow at 12.30pm! Our Community Engagement Officer Maria will be talking about some glass-plate negatives showing life around Broadmayne in the 20th Century. Admission is free, and the talk will last 20-30 minutes. 🙌

On the same day as the #summersolstice, we also celebrate #MakeMusicDayUK! Here an #oboist and her accompanist discuss a musical piece together in #1984 #WorldMusicDay #music #1980s #oboe #piano #history