by Anthony Harrison | Oct 23, 2026 | Events
‘Why Statues?’ by Anya Pearson, Programme Leader at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) and Founder of Visible Women UK Dorford Centre (upstairs Activity Room), 7.30pm Tuesday 3rd November 2026 Free to DCS members and £3 for visitors. If you wish to partake of...
by Anthony Harrison | Oct 23, 2026 | Events, Uncategorized
Agenda and minutes have been circulated to members by email or post The meeting will be followed by a presentation from Dr Francis Burroughes talking about Benjamin Ferrey Dorford Centre, 7.30pm start For those unable to join in person, please use the following Zoom...
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...
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