Britain Express is a labour of love by David Ross, an avid historian, photographer, and 'Britain-ophile'. The current building was built in 1881 on the former site of the George Inn. Over the next few months, she will be conserving several specimens for the new Museum, including four bird dioramas and a large Atlantic Sturgeon.

This is where we need your help. The impetus for the founding of the museum came with the arrival of the Great Western Railway to Dorset in 1845.
In addition, your tour covers Shichahai Lake, Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Drum and Bell Tower in Beijing, Xi'an City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda and Muslim quarter. It was clear to see that this must have once been an elegant building but it looked in need of some TLC.

Many of Hardy's books and personal objects are on display, including the original writer's manuscript of As well, there is a recreation of Hardy's study as his home in Max Gate, Dorchester. Another writer prominently featured in the museum's Writer's Gallery is "the Dorset Poet", William Barnes, the foremost writer to compose in the native Dorset dialect.Unfortunately, the museum does not allow photography of their exhibits so I can't share any images from my visit.Stunning UK prints for sale by award-winning photographer David Ross, editor of Britain Express, the UK Travel and Heritage Guide.

It seems that the railway route … Enjoy delicious Peking Duck and dumpling; be amazed by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dancing show. The museum includes information and over 2 million artifacts associated with archaeology (e.g., The museum was founded in 1846, and includes two significant collections, the archive of In 2016, the museum unveiled plans for a £13 million extension which would include a learning centre, cafe, library and shop, allowing the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society's full collection to hold together in one building.Thomas Hardy was one of the founders of the museum, and over seven thousand artefacts related to him are in the museum's collection, including an 1874 first edition copy of In July 2016, the museum opened a gallery dedicated to the work of Dorset County Museum is on High West Street in Dorchester, Dorset.

587 likes. While Dorset inspires many articles and books, only the Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society, publishes with rigour of academic scholarship.

Connect with us on Facebook. The Dorset County Museum, where the story of Dorset's rich landscape and history unfolds in a range of fascinating displays. Dorset's award winning County Museum situated in High West Street, Dorchester is your first port of call for information about Thomas Hardy, a host of other Dorset literary figures, the Jurassic Coast, the county's history … It was also nice to be consulted about planned I visited the museum before it was closed for a major renovation in2019/20.

Dorset County Museum closed in October 2018 for a multi-million pound redevelopment. Jul 22, 2020 - Dorset County Museum closed in October 2018 for a two-year multi-million pound redevelopment.

In the meantime, the Museum is continuing to inspire, educate and entertain all generations on its county-wide tour exhibiting in towns and at events across Dorset. The Library contains old maps, research papers, and most books published on Dorset subjects.The Art section of the museum features thousands of works by famous and obscure artists on Dorset themes, from topographic studies to impressionistic watercolours. Dinosaur aficionados will appreciate seeing the autographed notebook of Mary Anning, the young girl who unearthed a massive ichthyosaur from the cliffs at Lyme Regis.The museum boasts a strong collection of finds from several prehistoric sites in Dorset, including Bronze and Iron Age pottery, flint tools, burial goods, and metal implements from The focus of this collection is plants and animals from within the boundaries of Dorset, including insects, birds, molluscs, marine invertebrates and plants, and much more.

The Dorset County Museum, where the story of Dorset's rich landscape and history unfolds in a range of fascinating displays. The Dorset County Museum, where the story of Dorset's rich landscape and history … You can choose to end your tour in Xi'an/Beijing or return Kunming.Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected.

The room in which he is situated seems made to measure and you seem so much closer to him than his prI spent around 3 hours there and still didn't see all the detail.
Bethany Palumbo is a Conservator specialising in the preservation of Natural History Collections.

Please choose a different date.Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. Museum Partnership of Dorset and Wiltshire: Dorset Museum, Poole Museum, Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum

I look forward to it reopening asThe High street site is closed but the museum is "on tour" and free in Brewery Square.The main museum in Dorchester's High street West is closed for some 18 months - 2 years in order to carry out extensive renovations. The impetus for the founding of the museum came with the arrival of the Great Western Railway to Dorset in 1845.