Taking a virtual trip down memory lane is proving a popular pastime for villagers in Stalbridge who have joined the history society during lockdown.

The Stalbridge History Society launched a new website and Facebook page this month and already it has attracted 120 members. The enthusiasm for sharing and engaging others in discussions about village history is remarkably strong despite coronavirus restrictions leaving Stalbridge History Society unable to hold its popular, regular meetings for almost a year.

The first post from Dave Hucker caused quite a flurry when he asked for information about the New Inn at Stalbridge Weston. His father, Henry George Hucker, had been the pub landlord between 1944 and 1951.

As word quickly spread
and new members signed up, various snippets of history emerged and were shared on the new forum, including a list of landlords and even a photograph from Dee Judd, whose father Vic King had been the landlord at the New Inn between 1959 and 1975.

School photos are becoming a hit with the group at the moment. Stalbridge Historical Group was formed in 2012 by Jane Dagett as a small informal team.
When Jane stepped down The Stalbridge History Society was re-formed in 2016 and now works alongside The Stalbridge Archive Society.
Stalbridge History Society committee member Jacqui Wragg said: “As faces of long ago are recognised and names added, we are able to record and store this valuable information for the benefit of all. Take a look. Join the group. Become a member of the Stalbridge History Society.”

To find out more go to stalbridgehistory.co.uk and Facebook at facebook.com/groups/stalbridgehistory

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