The search for the Durotriges – Dorset and the West Country in the Late Iron Age

by Martin Papworth

Thursday 21 March 2013

Who were these people, who, 2000 years ago, built great hillforts like Maiden Castle and Badbury Rings?  How did they respond to the Roman Conquest and how did they adapt to Roman occupation? Were the Durotriges a united tribe or a series of differing communities that gradually banded together to form a confederacy?

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.

25 Sep
2012

Merchandise, Merriment and Middens: an odyssey through the 18th century streets of Sherborne

by George Tatham

Tuesday 25 September 2012
This talk will consider aspects of the cultural, social and economic experience of living in 18th century Sherborne with its market, industries, shops, inns and two provincial newspapers.
9 Oct
2012

Alan Turing – Bletchley Park Codebreaker

by Dr Mark Baldwin

Tuesday 9 October 2012
Using an unrivalled collection of slides, Dr Baldwin will explain the workings of the Enigma machine.