by Anthony Harrison | Aug 20, 2026 | Blog
Bu Ian Gosling, DCS Chair Beer and ale have been brewed in Dorchester since at least the 14th century, evidenced by a tax on ale levied in Fordington in 1340. The reasons were that Dorchester possesses hard water rich in trace elements produced by natural filtration...
by Anthony Harrison | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog
HISTORY OF THE DORSET MILITIA FROM ITS ORIGINS UP TO THE END OF THE GEORGIAN PERIOD Ian Gosling, Chair of Dorchester Civic Society SAXON TIMES TO THE REFORMATION. The obligation to bear arms when required by the authorities under whom you lived can be traced back at...
by Anthony Harrison | May 18, 2026 | Blog
By Ian Gosling, Chair of Dorchester Civic Society My online activity came to a halt at the end of last year because of issues with my right hand. I am recovering from the surgery to put it right and delighted to be able to pick up the pen once more! Having surveyed...
by Anthony Harrison | Apr 20, 2026 | Events
To reserve a seat, please use this link on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poundbury-perspectives-tickets-1987817696240?aff=oddtdtcreator Here is the recording of the talk and the follow-up Q&A session...
by Anthony Harrison | Feb 23, 2026 | Events
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Talk on ‘Eldridge Pope: Thomas Hardy’s Land Developer?’ by Joe Doak, Vice Chair, Dorchester Civic Society and Visiting Fellow, University of Reading Venue: Dorford Centre (upstairs Activity Room) Time: 7.30 – 8.30pm Tea, coffee and...
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