History

Visitors during a tour at the dig site, in Iwerne Minster. Picture: Context One

1,000-year-old history of Dorset village revealed after graves find

A LOST part of Iwerne Minster’s history has been resurfaced more than 1,000 years later. Archaeologists have been hard at…

Stonehenge bluestones were moved from Wales by humans NOT glaciers, new research claims

BOULDERS at Stonehenge are believed to have been taken to the site by humans and not by glaciers as…

The War Memorial Picture: Ian Suter

Dorset’s ‘Bravest Village’, Shillingstone, to mark VJ80 Day

A DORSET village that was awarded the title of ‘Bravest Village’ due to the high number of young men…

The coach being craned into position Picture: North Dorset Railway

Rare Victorian coach brought to its new home at Shillingstone Station

A VICTORIA railway coach that was thought to have been withdrawn from service in 1930 is the latest exhibit…

NDR hopes to welcome passengers next year Picture: NDR

Major milestone reached in Shillingstone Station project

VOLUNTEERS have reached a major milestone in their work to rebuild a section of railway in Dorset that was…

The parade celebrated the town's rich history Picture: SAST

Children help bring Sherborne’s history to life at 120th anniversary of town’s first pageant

HUNDREDS of children paraded through Sherborne as part of the Sherborne Pageant 120th anniversary celebrations. This year…

The stained glass windows are said to be nearly 160 years old Picture: Steve Case

Fundraising appeal to ensure “truly outstanding” stained glass in Sturminster Newton stands test of time

INTRICATE stained glass windows at a church in Sturminster Newton are at risk of collapsing if repairs aren’t made,…

Pictures of the collapse on May 29, 2000 Pictures: Brian Edwards

25 years since the collapse of Silbury Hill: the hole story

IT was 25 years ago that a tourist visiting Wiltshire from Germany made an astonishing discovery at Silbury Hill. A…

Jim was joined by representatives of the RAF and the RBL on his birthday Picture: Newstone House

100-year-old RAF veteran, Jim, plays key VE Day role in Sturminster Newton

A SECOND World War RAF veteran – who recently celebrated his 100th birthday – had the privilege of lighting…

Wincanton to mark VE Day 80 with moment of celebration in Cale Park

WINCANTON will host a “shared moment of celebration” marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day next month. On May 10,…