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SUMMARY:Archaeology Group Lecture: Drowning Dorset
DESCRIPTION:Our March lecture will be given by Dr Paul Cheetham from Bournemouth University. \nDorset was at the forefront of the development of the artificial water meadow systems and has some of the best preserved examples in the country. But what led to the need to invest fortunes in these grandiose agricultural engineering monuments and why did they fall out of use so suddenly at the start of the 20th century? Using local examples\, this talk will discuss how water meadows were constructed and worked\, and why they were so important to the industrialisation of the 18th and 19th centuries but paradoxically rendered white elephants by its success. \nThe Archaeology Group presents lectures by local experts and academics on a range of fascinating archaeological topics. Everyone is welcome! \nThe lectures take place on the second Thursday of the month\, starting at 7:30. Tea and coffee are available to buy before the talks. \nAdmission is free for museum members (donations welcome)\, £3 for non-members. \nPlease see the Museum Events Calendar for the dates and details of all this year’s talks\, and the Archaeology Group page for more information about our activities.
URL:https://blandfordtownmuseum.org.uk/event/archaeology-group-lecture-drowning-dorset/
LOCATION:Woodhouse Gardens Pavilion\, The Plocks\, Blandford Forum\, DT11 7AA
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SUMMARY:Launch Event: Reaching Out with Sound (1)
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to be launching our Navilens Codes for audio interpretation of our exhibitions. \nThe first of two launch events\, this is aimed primarily at those with vision impairment who would like to find out more\, trial the new system\, and give feedback to guide our future development. The second event on 26 March will focus on how we have implemented the system at the museum\, sharing our experience with those interested in expanding accessibility to our local heritage. Everyone is welcome to attend either or both\, and refreshments will be available. \nFor more information or to reserve your place\, please contact Wilmar (wvoitus@btconnect.com) or Sylvia (sylhixsonandrews@gmail.com\, 07701090227). \nIf you would like to install Navilens Go in advance of the event\, please visit play.google.com or apps.apple.com. \nReaching Out With Sound has been funded by The National Heritage Lottery Fund to share local heritage with vision-impaired visitors. \nFor more information about this project\, please click here
URL:https://blandfordtownmuseum.org.uk/event/launch-event-reaching-out-with-sound-1/
LOCATION:Blandford Town Museum\, Beres Yard\, Blandford Forum\, DT11 7HQ
ORGANIZER;CN="Sylvia Hixson Andrews":MAILTO:sylhixsonandrews@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Launch Event: Reaching Out with Sound (2)
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to be launching our Navilens Codes for audio interpretation of our exhibitions. \nThis is the second of two launch events\, focussing on how we have implemented the system at the museum and sharing our experience with those interested in expanding accessibility to our local heritage. The first event on 19 March is aimed primarily at those with vision impairment who would like to find out more and trial the new system. Everyone is welcome to attend either or both\, and refreshments will be available. \nFor more information or to reserve your place\, please contact Wilmar (wvoitus@btconnect.com) or Sylvia (sylhixsonandrews@gmail.com\, 07701090227). \nIf you would like to install Navilens Go in advance of the event\, please visit play.google.com or apps.apple.com. \nReaching Out With Sound has been funded by The National Heritage Lottery Fund to share local heritage with vision-impaired visitors. \nFor more information about this project\, please click here.
URL:https://blandfordtownmuseum.org.uk/event/launch-event-reaching-out-with-sound-2/
LOCATION:Blandford Town Museum\, Beres Yard\, Blandford Forum\, DT11 7HQ
ORGANIZER;CN="Sylvia Hixson Andrews":MAILTO:sylhixsonandrews@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Friday Talk: Rev. John Hutchins - Dorset Historian
DESCRIPTION:In our March talk\, Pete Scriven will introduce Dorset historian\, the Rev. John Hutchins (1698-1773).\nThe talk will begin with a brief description of John Hutchins’ early life\, his education and how he became ordained. The main part will focus on his book – “The History & Antiquities of the County of Dorset” – and how he went about gathering all the information for the publication. \n\n\n	\n	\n		\n	\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			\n															\n		\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			\n															\n		\n\n	\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n	\n\nSince retiring from a career in aviation at Bournemouth Airport\, Pete has had the time to focus on local history\, being involved in the Wimborne History festival as well as serving on Colehill Parish council for about five years. His other historical interests include Colehill during WW1\, and the Tarrant Rushton Airfield. Pete and his wife also spend time helping with their three grandchildren. \nRefreshments will be available from 7 pm\, and the talk will start at 7.30 pm and finish at around 9 pm. \nAdmission £6 (free to Friends and Patrons of the Museum) \n \nWe have a variety of talks about our history and heritage from a range of expert speakers lined up for Spring and Autumn 2025. These will take place on Fridays (usually\, but not always\, the last Friday of the month) at the Parish Centre in Blandford. Please visit our Calendar for information about future talks. \n 
URL:https://blandfordtownmuseum.org.uk/event/friday-talk-rev-john-hutchins-dorset-historian/
LOCATION:Blandford Parish Centre\, The Tabernacle\, Blandford Forum\, DT11 7DW
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