In January and February, only the ground floor space in the house is open for an exhibition, Rediscovering Kingston Lacy. The exhibition will display maps and surveys of the estate from the Bankes Archive. This is the first time these articles will be on display in the house. Details of opening times etc. are on … Read more

Message from Dorset History Centre – We are encouraging all users (and non-users) of Dorset History Centre (DHC) to complete this online survey. It should not take very much of your time and will provide us with invaluable help in gauging the views of those who use, or potentially might use DHC. It is really … Read more

Pan Purbeck Action Campaign – a (Consortium of parish councils etc) are protesting against the number of houses proposed in the partial review of the Purbeck Local Plan. On 2nd November at 5pm in the Purbeck School, Wareham, a meeting with Purbeck District Council will take place when it is hoped to make the case … Read more

Subsequent to the representations made following the previous ‘one way’ proposal for Shore Road, DCC have gone back to the drawing board with a drop in session on 30th November at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 6pm, for initial discussion around alternatives – these may include removal of many parking meters around the pinch point in … Read more

The consultation on this closes on 25th October. Purbeck has the lowest number of completed questionaires of all the districts in Dorset. This may be interpreted as Purbeck doesn’t care – we should, because there are significant implications for us all. Information and questionnaires are available on line, and in the library. A few points … Read more

Swanage Library 22nd September 2016, 2:30pm – 4pm Judith Teasdale, the Bankes Archive Project and Engagement Officer will be giving a talk about the Bankes family in Dorset and their legacy. Accompanied by the Bankes Family exhibition which will be on display in the library throughout September, this is a great opportunity to find out … Read more

It is with sadness and regret that we advise that David passed away yesterday, after a short spell in Wordsworth Care Home, Swanage. The funeral will be held at Corfe Castle Parish Church on 8th September at 12noon. The Funeral Director is Albert Marsh, Wareham, and donations will be for the Motor Neurone Association. David … Read more

This takes place on Wednesday 7th September – full details in their notice: Swanage-Area-Senior-Forum-AGM

Purbeck District Council are currently considering a partial review of the Purbeck Local plan, the outcome of which could have a profound effect on Purbeck for years to come. The government Planning Inspectorate have indicated that they are not happy with the current plan as it does not cater for enough homes and their view … Read more

Bob Kenyon has sent us the papers which formed the basis of his talk to the society last year, and they can be viewed on the link below. 160 years of archaeological studies in Purbeck – Papers Read Before the Purbeck Society – 160th Anniversary Review