On Thursday 16th December, Shire Hall is hosting an evening of music, carolling and carousing in its historic courtroom with the Mellstock Band!
The Mellstock Band entertain with a unique combination of singing, instrumental music and spoken word, encompassing west gallery harmony, traditional songs, glees, dances, marches, poems and stories.
Christmas Frolics with the Mellstock band will be a celebration of dance, drink and misbehaviour, as carried on at Christmas in many villages until about a hundred years ago. Alongside the revelry are convivial harmony songs, rousing dance music, Thomas Hardy’s poetry set to local tunes, carols dedicated to bell-ringing and cider and much more.
This talk seeks answers in local geography and in the customary principle of exemplary justice.
Sat 5th Feb - 2:00pm
VIEW
As part of our Raising Voices series, Dr Rose Wallis explores the broader legal and cultural significance of the case of Martha Brown and its resonance today.
Wed 9th Mar - 6:30pm
VIEW
This talk considers how women who committed crime were judged to have breached two sets of law, criminal law, set down by the courts, and the law of nature.
Tue 15th Mar - 7:00pm
VIEW
As part of our Raising Voices series, we welcome back Brian Bates to give us an incredible insight into the life of this extraordinary woman!
Tue 22nd Mar - 6:30pm
VIEW
