Two talks by Dr A.A. Collier, an author and a professor of history All Saints’ Church, Wyke Regis is hosting two talks this winter given by Dr. A.A. Collier, an author and a professor of history. Dr. Collier’s roots go back to at least 17th century Dorset and when she moved here, she became deeply interested in local history. Walking the local coastal paths, past the hill forts, ancient churches, farms, disused quarries, and local villages, Dr. Collier’s fascination with the local area led her deeper and deeper into the who, what and when of Weymouth and its neighbours’ past. After five years of careful research, the result is From The Stone Age to King George III: The History of Weymouth and its Neighbours, which offers a fascinating look at the story of the community from “the beginning”.
The first talk, “Multi-Cultural Weymouth: From the Durotriges to the Saxons,” is all about our earliest residents and takes us through the fascinating and often perilous lives of those people. Anyone who is interested in the history of Dorset will enjoy this discussion, which will be held on Sunday, the 9th of February at 3pm.
The second talk based on the book will offer a close up look at “Weymouth and the New World: From Raleigh to Religion.” This talk looks at the little known history of Weymouth’s part in establishing the English presence in North America. This will be on Sunday, the 9th of March at 3pm. At both talks local well known organist Duncan Honeybourne and the All Saints Bell Ringers will provide extra entertainment and refreshments will be available. Copies of Dr Collier’s book ‘From The Stone Age to King George III: The History of Weymouth and its Neighbours’ will be available to buy. We are sure that anyone with an interest in the history of the local area will not want to miss these interesting afternoons. For more information contact Julia Moore on 01305 776138.
