Ashmore War Memorial
Almost every settlement in England will have a war memorial dedicated to those who have lost their lives in conflicts across the globe. Nestled in the North Dorset countryside Ashmore is no different. Located 6 miles southeast of Shaftesbury Ashmore is picturesque Dorset village. These are the Men of Ashmore
Operation Market Garden
An 80th anniversary talk by military historian Christopher Jary and battlefield guide Lt-Col James Porter in Dorchester on 27th September will tell the proud story of our local Regiments’ involvement in the Battle of Arnhem. It begins at 6.30pm and will be held at the Army Reserve Centre, Poundbury Road,
Arnhem 80
The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester will be hosting a special evening on Friday the 27th of September 2024 to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem. The event will be held at the Dorchester Army Reserve Centre and will include a drinks reception followed by a special
From the saddle to the sky – Dorset’s connection to Christmas Truce of 1914
From The Saddle to the Sky – Dorset’s connection to Christmas Truce of 1914 A Young Historians Post. The Story On the 24th of December 1914 the soldiers across the western front hunkered down in their trenches, wondered if tomorrow they would have to pick up arms again and continue
The Olympic Champion of the Dorset Regiment
The Olympic Champion of the Dorset Regiment The 1912 Olympics were held in Stockholm, Sweden, and were quite different to what we know as the modern Olympics today. Events included Tug Of War, the very generally named “Sports” category, and shooting events. The Stockholm Games brought in a new era
