A civic society for the traditional Isle of Purbeck, first founded in 1852
Cothelstone Manor is a Grade 11 Listed Historic House situated at the foot of the Quantock hills and dates from the early 1600’s.
Our private tour gives us an opportunity to learn about the history of the Manor and the Stawell’s who lived here from 1066 until 1792.
The Purbeck Society Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a presentation. There will be a formal AGM, where the Agenda papers will be presented and the new committee will be formed. The AGM will be followed by a break for refreshments and then a talk by Joyce Meates on 'The History of Studland through Old ... Read more
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS PAST An afternoon of TRADITIONAL SONGS and MUSIC, FOLKLORE and CONTEMPORARY READINGS WITH A DORSET FLAVOUR with ROBIN and SOPHIE 2.30pm Fri Dec 11th The Community Room, The Mowlem, Swanage Including Festive refreshments £1 Doors open at 2pm MEMBERS FREE NON MEMBERS £2
James Warren from the Salt Pig, Wareham talks about his business and local producers. Free for members, non members welcome, £2 entrance
Friday March 11th presentation on Kimmeridge Ranges by Major Davies Mowlem Committee room 2/2.30 Members and non members are welcome to come and join us.
Friday 8th April 2016 Purbeck Society AGM 2 for 2.30 start AGM will be followed by a short presentation by Kim Gallagher on the Swanage and Purbeck Development Trust who will answer any questions later. Following refreshments our Award winning Local photographer Andy Farrer will do a presentation. Andy has kindly given us our pictures ... Read more
A visit to a beautiful Jacobean stone house, set in gardens and the film location for various productions. Price is £25 for members, £27 for non members. First coach pick up is 9:00am, and we should be back in Swanage by 5:00pm Contact Karen Delahay, 01929 425049, delahays@hotmail.com
A rare visit to Martin Green's private museum of archaeology and a personal guided tour of sites nearby, including Southampton University's current excavation of an Iron Age settlement, with specific reference to Purbeck. Cost is £25 members, £27 non members, pick up from 9:00am Contact Karen Delahay, 01929 425049, delahays@hotmail.com ... Read more
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - OUR APOLOGIES TO ALL WHO HAD BOOKED - THEY HAVE BEEN CONTACTED INDIVIDUALLY. The Bankes' family home with their close ties to Purbeck and intrinsic relevance to the area's history, a visit to Kingston Lacey is essential for anyone interested in the history of Purbeck. The house has impressive ... Read more