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A popular game in the 20th Century, do you remember playing any #parachute games at school? #EYAFunandGames #parachutes #kids

Just who was Sarah Hutchings, and why was she praised by the Chamberlain of the Queen of Sweden and Norway in the 19th Century? Our blog reveals the answers... orlo.uk/49M9e

Join us on Saturday 26 July for 'Dorset On Rail' - a conference day with a range of speakers & a chance to have a look at some of our original records. Oh, and it's also free to attend! Learn more & reserve your space for the talks here: orlo.uk/t0fDC #Rail200

On the blog today, you can learn from our Project Intern Emma about how the cataloguing work on the collection of Thomas Hardy is helping to inspire thinking and interpretation at Max Gate. Well worth a read on a rainy Saturday we think: orlo.uk/13BVR

Tickets are being booked quickly for this event on Saturday 26 July! 🚂 If you're interested in booking a space for this fascinating conference, you can do so here: ticketsource.co.uk/dorset-archive…

Join us on Sat 5 July for "From Census to School: Did My Ancestor Really Attend School and Which One Was It?" Val Brenton will explain how the law regarding school attendance changed & what entries on the census returns might mean. Book your tickets here: orlo.uk/FnLNH

Last month, Archivist Claire did a 'From the Stacks' talk about the oldest record we hold here at Dorset History Centre, a charter from 965AD. 📜 For those who couldn't attend the talk, we have explained more about this wonderful charter on today's blog: orlo.uk/QV0Jc

Happy #FathersDay to all of the dads out there, or those that are sorely missed. 🙏

Departing from #Southampton, holidaymakers in #1935 could board the #Voltaire and travel to #Tripoli, #Athens, #Naples and more. This #postcard shows the docked ship … and possibly a smouldering #volcano in the background?! #holiday #EYATravel #cruise #boat

Happy #InternationalPicnicDay! On a #sunny day in #1894, this #family decided to sit together below a tree by the river and have a picnic! #picnic #Charmouth #1890s #Victorian

Join us for Dorset Archive Trust's Summer Gala at Larmer Tree Gardens on 3 July! 🌳 Hear Dr Ruth Burton discuss Thomas Hardy and his archive, while enjoying strawberries and cream and fizz on the lawn 🍓 Tickets £35, or £30 for DAT members! Book here: orlo.uk/5DKnE

Today on the blog, you can read Frances Bankes' lively letters about her holiday in 1793 to “one of the most beautiful countries that can be imagined” - the Isle of Wight 🤍 Read it here ➡️ orlo.uk/d4hdz National Trust NTKingstonLacy

Happy #summersolstice day! We hope everyone has a fabulous summertime!

On the same day as the #summersolstice, we also celebrate #MakeMusicDayUK! Here an #oboist and her accompanist discuss a musical piece together in #1984 #WorldMusicDay #music #1980s #oboe #piano #history

Don't forget that our next "From the Stacks" talk is tomorrow at 12.30pm! Our Community Engagement Officer Maria will be talking about some glass-plate negatives showing life around Broadmayne in the 20th Century. Admission is free, and the talk will last 20-30 minutes. 🙌

Join us for Dorset Archive Trust's Summer Gala at Larmer Tree Gardens on 3 July! 🌳 Hear Dr Ruth Burton discuss Thomas Hardy and his archive, while enjoying strawberries and cream and fizz on the lawn 🍓 Tickets £35, or £30 for DAT members! Book here: orlo.uk/LauI5

Parish newsletters are a fascinating source of local community information, and on our blog today, you can discover more about what information is in them, as well as how they might help your own #familyhistory research: orlo.uk/vOsdM

The last Saturday of each June marks #ArmedForcesDay, celebrating and showing support for #ArmedForces personnel, their families, and #veterans. This image was taken of a #soldier during the #1900s. #20thcentury #history #military

Last chance to get tickets for Dorset Archive Trust's Summer Gala at Larmer Tree Gardens on 3 July! 🌳 Hear Dr Ruth Burton discuss Thomas Hardy while enjoying strawberries and cream and fizz on the lawn 🍓 Tickets £35, or £30 for DAT members! Book here: orlo.uk/fJTHo

We hope everyone is enjoying the summer sunshine this week! 🌞 🥵 If you are out in the sun, make sure to slap on the sunscreen and stay hydrated, and then to have some fun!