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The Dorset History Centre in Dorchester is the archives service and local studies library for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorset and Poole.

A prehistoric skeleton found on the Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new and rare species of ichthyosaur.

If you want to uncover the dramatic history of 18th century smuggling in Christchurch whilst out for a stroll, get down to Mudeford Quay.

This year, for the first time, The Ringwood Society has co-ordinated a range of events to expand the Heritage Open Days calendar in Ringwood.

A historical society has arranged an exhibition and talk all about Ringwood’s historic buildings.

Ahead of VE Day, Lighthouse is staging the ‘Poole At Dunkirk 1940’ exhibition, curated by Poole Maritime Trust until Tuesday 27 May.

The blue plaque which commemorates the town’s contribution to Operation Overlord has been replaced at Customs House.

Women in Dorset are invited to sign up to join a project celebrating the contribution of women in local history.

Gwen Raggett served in the Women’s Land Army during the Second World War. Her story has been included in ‘Don’t Delay, Enrol Today’.

The event at Lighthouse will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the 30th anniversary of the Bosnian genocide.