Dorset airfield to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
A gathering is to take place at Tarrant Rushton on Saturday 1 June to mark the airfield’s involvement in D-Day 1944.
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Evidence of human sacrifice in Dorset
Excavations at a site at Winterborne Kingston have uncovered the remains of a woman in her 20s who could have been murdered.
Summer of history in Wimborne
In addition to three historical talks, the English Civil War Society will re-enact the Battle of Wimborne.
Beating the Sea Bounds returns to Poole Harbour this summer
An age-old tradition dating back to 1364 will be revived this summer with the Beating the Sea Bounds of Poole.
Second unique Victorian locomotive to be back on track in Swanage
Dedicated Swanage Railway volunteers are embarking on their next ambitious challenge to overhaul another Victorian locomotive.
Anglo-Saxon artefact conserved at Breamore church
A rare and hidden Anglo-Saxon ‘rood’ contained within a ‘Middle Age virtual reality box has been conserved at St Mary’s Church.
Christchurch’s secrets unveiled
Visitors will have the chance to learn more about Christchurch’s scientific past with new art installations.
Maritime Trust welcomes new members
Although Poole Maritime Trust is perceived as a small group of people who carry out research it welcomes new members and holds a series of winter talks at the Royal Motor Yacht Club in Sandbanks.
Museum raising funds to keep rare hoards in Dorset
The two finds were a group of 40 gold stater Iron Age coins, found at Charlton Marshall and a Middle Bronze Age hoard found in Stalbridge.
Campaign to raise funds to restore record-breaking Sunbeam 1000 HP
Nearly 100 years ago, the Sunbeam 1000 HP set a new land speed record, and there are plans to take the restored car to the USA in 2027.