Posted on 27th August 2026
“Divorce, Bigamy and Breach of Promise” Jane, Helen and Sue, members of the West Dorset Group, will be giving talks from their own research findings on the topics of divorce, bigamy and breach of promise These were scandalous and sometimes sad stories which found their way into the newspapers of the time Brought to you by the West Dorset Group on behalf of S&D... morePosted on
Askers Roadhouse – 1929 to 1990 – and a bit beyond From Elegance and Glamour to Raves and a Raging Inferno’ by Bernie PaullBernie is a well known local speaker and many of you will have heard his talks on Dorset’s bridges and the village of Loders He was a Borough Surveyor for the County, working on local bridges and roads and later wrote his books “Dorset's Bridges Spanning the Ages” and “Loders–Backalong” He now brings us the story of the Askers Roadhouse, still talked... morePosted on 22nd August 2026
to be advised, speaker Bernie... morePosted on 19th August 2026
Neil McLocklin will be giving a talk about The English Civil War, specifically focussing on West Dorset Neil is an experienced local speaker and he has written historical fiction books about the Bankes and other families and the impact of the Civil War on them Don’t forget to bring some cash if you want copies of his books All welcome, members £2, visitors... morePosted on 27th April 2026
Event cancelled due to technical difficulties It will be rearranged for a future date Jane, Helen and Paul, members of the West Dorset Group, will be giving talks from their own research findings on the topics of divorce, bigamy and breach of promise These were scandalous and sometimes sad stories which found their way into the newspapers of the time We gave this talk to our local group and thought we’d share it with the wider membership, as we were rather pleased with it Please watch... more