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6 upcoming events

Aug 2026

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How Recent Archaeological Fieldwork is Changing our Knowledge of the Past

Join Dorset Council’s Senior Archaeologist Steve Wallis in this free daytime talk as he shares insights from recent fieldwork across Dorset.

Sat 29th Aug - 11:00am

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Sep 2026

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Why Did Dorset’s Bronze Age Communities Sacrifice Valuable Things?

In this talk, Dr Neil Wilkin explores why people in Bronze Age Dorset deliberately buried valuable objects, often never to retrieve them.

Thu 3rd Sep - 6:00pm

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Aspects of Metal Detecting

Ever wondered what it takes to become a metal detectorist? Join Karen Brown, Keith Brown, and Brian Read to explore every aspect of the hobby.

Sat 5th Sep - 1:30pm

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Pumps, Pipes and Privies: A Talk by Philip Browne

The introduction of clean drinking water and a sewerage system to Dorchester in the 1850s.

Thu 10th Sep - 7:00pm

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Historical Mystery & Food History

A talk by Georgia Piggott. Historical Mystery & Food History Discovering 17th century recipes through novel-writing with author Georgia Piggott!

Sat 12th Sep - 11:00am

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Hardy, The Moule Family and Fordington: Heritage Talk

Join Mark Damon Chutter for an evening talk

Sat 26th Sep - 7:00pm

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