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Wessex Chronicle (Blog)
Wessex In Fiction: The Black Tower
The Black Tower is the fifth in PD James’s series of detective novels featuring Commander Adam Dalgliesh. It is set in Dorset, where Dalgliesh goes to visit an old friend in a care home, only to find himself investigating a series of alleged suicides there. It was turned into a 6-part mini-series by Anglia Television …
Wessex Attractions: Bedwyn Stone Museum
Bedwyn Stone museum, near Marlborough, is a small museum containing a number of stone carvings, mostly humorous. It is also a working stonemason’s yard belonging to the Lloyd family, who have been working as stonemasons for over 200 years; and a heritage centre teaching the art of stonemasonry to a new generation. The museum is …
When The Seagull Follows The Trawler
This article originally appeared in Wessex Chronicle Volume 16 Issue 1 (Spring 2015) Wessex has always been proud of her seafaring tradition, one that asserts King Alfred to have founded the Royal Navy, and the names of Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh are known throughout the world. One lesser-known naval innovation from Devon, …
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The Society holds events on the closest Saturday to Barnes Night (22nd February), St Ealdhelm's Day (25th May) and King Alfred Day (26th October). However, all events are currently suspended due to the coronavirus lockdown. The next event will be announced once the lockdown is lifted.