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The Dorset Local History Group 2007 day school

The Dorset Diaspora:
Emigration from Dorset through the ages

Postponed from February 3, 2007

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the American Colonies the Dorset Local History Group is organising a Saturday Day School at the Dorset County Museum, Dorchester. It is intended to provide an introduction to some of the themes and issues in the study of the emigration. This event is ideal for those interested in local history or had ancestors who emigrated from Dorset.

Programme

Some alterations may be necessary because of the new date

9.45am--10.15am

Registration and coffee

10.15am--10.25am

Introduction

10.25am--11.10am

Dr Graham Davis

11.15am--12.00am

Dr Andrew Hinde

12.00pm--1.30pm

Lunch (not provided)

1.30pm--2.15pm

Roger Guttridge

2.15pm--3.00pm

Dr Judy Ford and Diana Trenchard

3.00pm--3.30pm

Tea

3.30pm--4.15pm

Celia Martin and Jane Ferenzi-Sheppard

4.20pm--4.45pm

Questions to speakers, summary and close

Advance booking essential, tickets £15.00 from the Museum.

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