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The Princess Royal presented the award at St James Palace in London

Royal award for Dorset’s Ancient Technology Centre “hidden gem”

A “HIDDEN gem” in Dorset got royal approval after winning an award from Princess Anne. The Ancient Technology Centre, at…

Lara Longford, learning & community engagement officer, and two members of her volunteering team being presented with the award

Museum of East Dorset handed prestigious educational award

A WIMBORNE museum has been awarded a status reflecting its educational work. The Museum of East Dorset, an independent charity,…

The letters tell the heartbreaking story of Alan 'Jim' Harris during the Second World War

“Keep your chin up and don’t fear for me”: Heartbreaking letters of WWII gunner revealed

A COLLECTION of heartbreaking letters written by a young tank gunner as he fought in the Second World War…

The clock is above the stables at Kingston Lacy. Picture: National Trust Images/Mark Bolton

£50,000 appeal to get Kingston Lacy clock ticking once again

A £50,000 appeal has been launched to restore the stables clock at Kingston Lacy. The National Trust has launched the…