HISTORY groups are continuing to run events and meetings online.
Meetings hosted by both the West Dorset Group of the Somerset and Dorset Family History Society (WDG) and the Bridport History Society will be going ahead over Zoom this month.
The first of these meetings will be hosted by WDG on Saturday, May 8 from 1.30pm.
The meeting is entitled ‘Coker Canvas: The Textile Industry of the Somerset/Dorset Border’ and will see Richard Simms talking about his latest book involving the textile industry in the area.
On Tuesday, May 11, the Bridport History Society, will host ‘Mt Loveless and the Pig: Vanishing Dorset’. George Wright is an International Photographer, who lives in Bridport, his book 'Vanishing Dorset' explores vanishing rural life in Dorset. He was able to capture on camera many areas of rural life that have now disappeared. The meeting begins at 2pm.
Both meetings are open to all, and donations are welcome for those who aren't members.
For further information, contact Jane on 01308 425710 at jferentzi@aol.com.
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