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Bridport History Society

Bridport History Society is an association for people with a lively curiosity about both local history and wider historical matters. The Society’s meetings offer its Members not only the opportunity to attend a variety of interesting talks, but also the opportunity to engage with others in discussions about historical issues. The Society is also a forum for sharing information on Members’ own research and projects.

Next Meeting and Talk

Thursday, 14 November 2024 2.30 pm

Bruce Upton

‘We'll have your liver and lights by tonight!’:
Bridport Women Falling Foul of the Law in the Nineteenth Century (The Full Story!)

Bruce will be looking at: the crimes for which local women were imprisoned in the 1800s; the conditions they had to endure in prison; and the external events which caused such widespread misery during the first half of the nineteenth century.

Society Meetings

Meetings are held at the United Church Hall, East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LJ on the second Thursday of the month (except July and August), 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start. Access to the hall is from the alley to the side of the church.

Membership is £10 individual / £15 couple, plus £1 on the door. Visitors welcome, £5pp per talk.

Bridport History Society

Bridport History Society

Society Meetings

Bridport History Society Meetings are held at the United Church Hall, East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LJ on the second Thursday of the month (except July and August), 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start. Access to the hall is from the alley to the side of the church.

Bridport History Society
Meetings are held at the United Church Hall, East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LJ
on the second Thursday of the month (except July and August), 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start. Access to the hall is from the alley to the side of the church.