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…
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A VICTORIA railway coach that was thought to have been withdrawn from service in 1930 is the latest exhibit…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
Blandford museum launches ground-breaking project to bring history to visually impaired
EXPLORING Blandford Town Museum will become easier for those that are visually impaired or disabled thanks…
Experts hope to solve Sherborne triptych mysteries from 14th or 15th century
MYSTERIES surrounding a historic work of art housed at Sherborne’s St John’s Almshouse Chapel are being investigated by experts. The…
