A society for those interested in history
- both local and worldwide
Founded in 1957, Sherborne Historical Society is a group of people who are interested in history, both local and worldwide.
From September to March it provides fortnightly talks from distinguished speakers to audiences of 200-300 members and their guests. Talks, presented at the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, start at 8pm, preceded by complimentary tea and offee, which are served from 7.15pm.
In the summer months there is also a programme of visits to places of historical interest in Southern England.
Membership
The Society welcomes new members. If you would like to join for next year (2019-2020), membership application forms will be sent out in June 2019. Please send your contact details to the Membership Secretary at shs7membershipsec@gmail.com. Existing members need not do this.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome to attend talks provided that the capacity of the hall is not exceeded, when members will have priority. A fee of £5.00 is payable per person per talk (students, as above, no charge).
Upcoming Local Events
Pierre Bonnard-The Colour of Memory by Julian Halsby
Sherborne ArtsLink
Wednesday 27 February 7.30 pm Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne £9.00
‘The Romans in West Dorset: what we can see today’ by Steve Wallis, Senior Archaeologist, Dorset County Council
Sherborne Museum Winter Talks Series 2018-2019
At 2.30pm Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. £5 for non-members
‘Blandford Fashion Museum’s Collection’ by Dr Helen Margaret Walter
Sherborne Museum Winter Talks Series 2018-2019
At 2pm Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. £5 for non-members
Black Identity in Art by Joanna Cobb
Sherborne ArtsLink
Saturday 23 March 2.30 pm—4.30 pm Raleigh Hall, Sherborne
