By local historian Lilian Ladle July 1762 had been very hot and dry, Sunday 25th was no different, but was relieved by a strong breeze. About three o’clock in the afternoon at the back of the Bull’s Head Inn (now Lloyds Bank), hot ashes were thrown onto a rubbish heap which quickly caught alight. The …
From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society Dorset Churches by Gordon Le Pard Prices: Visitors are welcome! Tickets £3.00. New members welcome. Annual fee is only £10.00 Find out more about the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society (link to the Wareham Tower Chimes website).
From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society ‘What’s in a name? – A history of Wareham through its street names: past, present and lost’ by Lilian Ladle Prices: Visitors are welcome! Tickets £3.00. New members welcome. Annual fee is only £10.00 Find out more about the Wareham and District Archaeology …
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From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society Churches, Chalices and Baths: Update on the recent work at Hadrian’s Wall by Mark Corney The latest excavations have uncovered evidence for religious and secular activity in the 5thand 6thcenturies. Markwill illustrate how life continued beyond the fall of Rome. Prices: Visitors are …
