The Society was founded in 1957 ‘to promote and encourage the knowledge of history, including that of Sherborne, Dorset and its neighbourhood’.
Non-members – if you would like to join the Sherborne Historical Society, please click the ‘Join Us’ button below and enter your details as requested.
I have pleasure in announcing that we are opening membership for our new season, which will run from the 24th September 2024 to 20th March 2025. Lecture Coordinator Roger White (himself an Architectural Historian), has organised a most interesting and varied programme, which is listed on the Talks page. As usual, the Talks will begin at 8pm on Tuesday evenings in the run up to Christmas and Thursday evenings in the New Year – with tea/coffee available from 7.15pm.
In addition, we are happy to confirm that the drinks reception for NEW Members will be held prior to the Talk on Tuesday 22nd October and the pre-Christmas Members’ Evening will follow the Talk on 3rd December. Meanwhile, the AGM will be held immediately before the last Talk of the Season on the 20th March 2025.
Membership Subscription remains the same for the coming year – £20 Individual and £40 for Joint Membership. To Join, or Renew, please go to the Registration page and follow the prompts for registration and renewal by debit or credit card.
If you do not have access to a computer and would prefer to pay by cheque through the post, please contact the Membership Secretary at Tall Trees, The Avenue, Sherborne DT9 3AH (Tel. 01935 813340). Membership Cards will be delivered on receipt of subscriptions.
I look forward to welcoming you all in September.
Best wishes
Sheila Leaning
Chairman (July 2023)
The Society has enjoyed the support of membership numbers of up to 400 through its annual programmes of history talks spanning eras and continents.
Talks are held in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, starting at 8pm. Complimentary tea and coffee are available from 7.15pm.
Talks are held in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, starting at 8pm.
Complimentary tea and coffee are available from 7.15pm.
