The Dorset County Museum and the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society hosts a lively programme of events, including lectures, study days and concerts. With talks spanning the natural sciences, geology, reproduction bronze age food vesselsarchaeology, history, travel and literature there should be something to interest everyone. This season you can hear about life in Roman Dorchester, prehistoric landscapes or the effects of climate change on our flora and fauna. Our ever-popular Literary Series has now become an annual event, tackling a wide range of topics from Victorian poetry to the future of fiction. Visiting speakers include university lecturers, authors and experts. Events take place in the Museum's Victorian Hall, which seats up to 200 people.

Members of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society receive advance information on all these events. For more information about how to join the Society see our Membership pages.

Event Listings:
Many other events are listed on the Society's Research website at
http://www.dorsetcountymuseum.org/research/calendar.html

May

21: Wednesday, 6.30 pm
Special Event: "Temples of Convenience" by Lucinda Lambton. A fascinating history of all things lavatorial: even in the 21st century, Britain still rules the sanitary waves!

£6.00

 

23: Friday, 7.00pm

Fundraising Event : Travelling Trends Fashion Show. Ladies' summer clothes at 50% off in-store prices. Smart and casual fashion from your favourite High Street names. Bar available.

£5.00 including a glass of wine - tickets must be brought in advance.

29: Thursday, 6.30 pm
Special Event : "Human Evolution" by Professor Chris Stringer.

The Ancient Human Occupation of Britain project and the effect of changing geography and climate on the human colonisation of Britain.

£6.00

June

6: Friday, 6.00pm

Archaeology Field Trip: Walking the South Dorset Ridgeway - an exploration of the prehistoric monuments and their landscape (I). To the Rowden Spur from Winterbourne Steepleton. Meet at SY62588984. With Peter Woodward.

July

4: Friday, 6.00pm

Archaeology Field Trip: Walking the South Dorset Ridgeway - an exploration of the prehistoric monuments and their landscape (II).On to Martin;s Down - is this the western end of the Ridgeway? Meet at SY571913.With Peter Woodward.

5: Saturday, 7.00pm

Special Event: Hardyes School Concert. Pupils from Thomas Hardye School perform English music from the late 18th century, with new compositions by older pupils inspired by Romney

£6.00 (students free)

 

Some other events, especially those organised by special interest groups, can be found at:
http://www.dorsetcountymuseum.org/research/calendar.html


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