Samuel Frederick Cody 1867-1913

by Bill McNaught

Tuesday 8 November 2011

Cody was an American cowboy, whose ancestors came from Weymouth, Dorset. He became a showman, dramatist, kite instructor and the first man to fly a heavier than air machine in the UK.

More Upcoming Talks

Talks are held in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, starting at 8pm.

Complimentary tea and coffee are available from 7.15pm.

27 Sep
2011

The Churchills

by Mary Lovell

Tuesday 27 September 2011
In her talk on ‘The Churchills’ Mary Lovell returns to the 19th and 20th centuries to chart a saga of one of England’s most prominent families.
11 Oct
2011

World War I

by General Sir Robert Fry

Tuesday 11 October 2011
Oh What a Lovely War – Why the reputation of World War I is about to be rehabilitated.