Events Archive: July 2025

Dorset on Rail Conference

26^th Jul 2025 On Saturday 26 July we will be hosting a conference to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the first railway line in the UK. Join us at Dorset History Centre for a free day of talks celebrating Dorset'shistory on rail. We have four speakers with fascinating talks on the history of railways in Dorset and the south. Our speakers and topics for the day are: Colin Edwards, "Dorset and Dr Beeching ... click for more

From Census to School: Did My Ancestor Really Attend School and Which One Was It?

5^th Jul 2025 A helpful talk on genealogy and family history by experienced researcher, Val Brenton. This talk will explain how the law regarding school attendance changed and what entries on the 19th-20th century census returns might mean. Suggestions will be given as to how to identify which school your ancestor may have attended and what records may still exist to help you add a variety of local and personal ... click for more

Dorset Archives Trust Summer Gala

3^rd Jul 2025 Dorset Archives Trust invites you to their Summer Gala at Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, by kind permission of the Rushmore estate. Tickets include strawberries and cream and a glass of fizz. Thursday 3 July 2025 - from 6pm (picnics weather permitting) talk at 7pm. Tickets £30 for members and £35 for non members (to include a glass of fizz and strawberries and cream) booking via tickets ... click for more