A civic society for the traditional Isle of Purbeck, first founded in 1852
Jessica has been researching the history of Cliff Cottage which probably began life as fishermen shed, stores and rough homes. It began to be gentrified in 1844 when the Phippard family from Wareham bought a 90 year lease on “the house by the beach” from John Mowlem. Judge John Edwin Hewick resided there from 1897 ... Read more
Join us in July where Peter Seals will give a tour around the Purbeck Mining Museum.
Following his talk in 2023, John Lejeune will give the Purbeck Society a guided tour around Poole Pottery Studio.
Pam White will give a talk on archaeological WW2 Studland.
Martin Papworth will give a talk on the numerous finds and events during his time as archaeological officer for NT (Wessex).
Christmas Party More details, location and times to follow.
January 10th 2025, 2.30pm — Talk to be confirmed
February 7th 2025, 2.30pm — Talk to be confirmed
March 7th 2025, 2.30pm — AGM and Talk to be confirmed
April 11th 2025, 2.30pm — Talk to be confirmed
