Dorsetshire Collection

Parham Mill, Gillingham Mill at Gillingham, Dorset Gillingham Mill, Dorset A Mill in Gillingham, in Dorsetshire, John Constable, 1776-1837, British

1840s Victorian Map of Dorset

Interior of a Dorsetshire Labourers Cottage
Interior view of a peasants cottage in Dorset in 1846, accompanying an article reporting on the poverty and squalor of some villages in the county

HMS Dorsetshire, British heavy cruiser
HMS Dorsetshire (40), British County class heavy cruiser. Date: circa 1930

Map showing the placings in Australia of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers
5614433 Map showing the placings in Australia of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for

Exterior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century
5614412 Exterior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century; (add.info.: Exterior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century)

Interior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century
5614411 Interior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century; (add.info.: Interior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century)

Weymouth, White Horse cut in the turf on the Downs (litho)
8633316 Weymouth, White Horse cut in the turf on the Downs (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weymouth, White Horse cut in the turf on the Downs)

Cattistock (litho)
8642264 Cattistock (litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cattistock. Illustration for Unknown Dorset by Donald Maxwell (John Lane The Bodley Head)

An impression of Lyme Regis (colour litho)
8642263 An impression of Lyme Regis (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An impression of Lyme Regis)

Wareham (colour litho)
8642261 Wareham (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wareham. Illustration for Unknown Dorset by Donald Maxwell (John Lane The Bodley Head)

Stalbridge Cross, Dorset (engraving)
8636378 Stalbridge Cross, Dorset (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stalbridge Cross, Dorset)

Dorchester: West Walks (b/w photo)
8651402 Dorchester: West Walks (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Walks)

Dorset: Nicholas and Margaret Martyn, s Mary's, Piddletown, 1595 (litho)
8646907 Dorset: Nicholas and Margaret Martyn, s Mary's, Piddletown, 1595 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas and Margaret Martyn, s Mary's)

Dorset: Poxwell Manor House (litho)
8646889 Dorset: Poxwell Manor House (litho) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poxwell Manor House)

Dorset: Winterbourne Anderson (litho)
8646881 Dorset: Winterbourne Anderson (litho) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winterbourne Anderson)

Dorset: Poxwell Manor House from the Churchyard (litho)
8646868 Dorset: Poxwell Manor House from the Churchyard (litho) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poxwell Manor House from the Churchyard)

Dorchester: High East Street (b/w photo)
8649096 Dorchester: High East Street (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: High East Street)

Dorchester: Burough Gardens (b/w photo)
8649102 Dorchester: Burough Gardens (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burough Gardens)

Dorset: Clifton Maubank (litho)
8646893 Dorset: Clifton Maubank (litho) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clifton Maubank)

Dorset: Wool Manor House (litho)
8646884 Dorset: Wool Manor House (litho) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wool Manor House)

Dorset: Parnham House (litho)
8646870 Dorset: Parnham House (litho) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parnham House)

Wessex: The Broadstone Golf Links, near Poole (colour litho)
8663345 Wessex: The Broadstone Golf Links, near Poole (colour litho) by Tyndale, Walter Frederick Roofe (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broadstone Golf Links, near Poole)

Cranbourne Chase (b/w photo)
8667360 Cranbourne Chase (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cranbourne Chase)

Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury
3585775 Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury; (add.info.: Portrait of Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury (1768-1851) a British politician

Portland Prison Dorset, 1884
3479344 Portland Prison Dorset, 1884; (add.info.: Portland Prison Dorset Convicts working in the stone quarries. The prisoners were given education classes in the evening)

Convicts working, 1888
3479343 Convicts working, 1888; (add.info.: Convicts working in the stone quarries on the island of Portland. Dated 15th December 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl (1801-1885) Shaftesbury, English factory reformer and philanthropist
527552 Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl (1801-1885) Shaftesbury, English factory reformer and philanthropist. From Men of Mark, London c1877. Woodburytype.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Trade Unionism: Demonstration in Copenhagen Fields, London 21 April 1834 in protest against the deportation of
537190 Trade Unionism: Demonstration in Copenhagen Fields, London 21 April 1834 in protest against the deportation of the Tolpuddle Martyrs

Map showing the placings in Canada of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who
5614436 Map showing the placings in Canada of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for

A religious book belonging to John, brother of James Hammett
3119352 A religious book belonging to John, brother of James Hammett; (add.info.: A religious book belonging to John Hammett, brother of James Hammett, a member of the Tolpuddle Martyrs)

The Tolpuddle Martyrs
3119343 The Tolpuddle Martyrs; (add.info.: Illustration of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th Century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for)

Maiden Castle, Dorset (b/w photo)
8673885 Maiden Castle, Dorset (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maiden Castle, Dorset)

The light from the window (litho)
8643409 The light from the window (litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The light from the window)

Lyme Regis from the Charmouth Hills (litho)
8642265 Lyme Regis from the Charmouth Hills (litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lyme Regis from the Charmouth Hills)

Poole Harbour from the Isle of Purbeck (colour litho)
8642259 Poole Harbour from the Isle of Purbeck (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poole Harbour from the Isle of Purbeck)

Dorchester: Bowling Alley Walk (b/w photo)
8649107 Dorchester: Bowling Alley Walk (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowling Alley Walk)

Dorchester: Maiden Castle (b/w photo)
8649106 Dorchester: Maiden Castle (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maiden Castle)

Dorchester: Roman Wall West Walks (b/w photo)
8649105 Dorchester: Roman Wall West Walks (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Wall West Walks)

Dorchester: Cornhill (b/w photo)
8649104 Dorchester: Cornhill (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornhill)

Dorchester: High West Street (b/w photo)
8649095 Dorchester: High West Street (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: High West Street)

Dorset: Christopher Martyn, s Mary's, Piddletown, 1525 (litho)
8646910 Dorset: Christopher Martyn, s Mary's, Piddletown, 1525 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Martyn, s Mary's, Piddletown, 1525)

Dorset: Lawrence Sampford and John Brounyng, with Armorial Shields, Mural, Melbury Sampford Church (litho)
8646903 Dorset: Lawrence Sampford and John Brounyng, with Armorial Shields, Mural, Melbury Sampford Church (litho) by English School

Dorset: Bloxworth House (litho)
8646897 Dorset: Bloxworth House (litho) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloxworth House)

Dorset: Charborough House (litho)
8646896 Dorset: Charborough House (litho) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charborough House)

Dorset: Cranborne Manor (litho)
8646894 Dorset: Cranborne Manor (litho) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cranborne Manor)

Dorset: Parnham (litho)
8646890 Dorset: Parnham (litho) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parnham. Illustration for Some Dorset Manor Houses by Sidney Heath (Bemrose)

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"Dorsetshire: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Art" Step into the enchanting world of Dorsetshire, a captivating region that seamlessly weaves together rich history, picturesque landscapes, and artistic treasures. From the iconic Parham Mill to the charming Gillingham Mill at Gillingham, Dorset, this place is a haven for those seeking tranquility amidst nature's beauty. Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of an interior cottage in Dorsetshire. Feel the warmth emanating from its walls as you transport yourself back in time to witness the simple yet profound lives led by laborers within these humble abodes. The mention of HMS Dorsetshire evokes images of bravery and resilience. This British heavy cruiser stood tall during tumultuous times like curtains of rain, sleet, and snow on May 22nd, 1941. Its heroic presence alongside Bismarck symbolizes strength against adversity. Travel through time with a Victorian map from the 1840s that unveils Dorset's hidden gems. Windmill Hill stands proudly as a testament to both architectural prowess and historical significance while Creech Barrow beckons with its scenic allure captured beautifully on canvas in 1910. Artistic masterpieces come alive on panel or linen depicting Willows at Fishpond or South Street in Port-Bredy during different eras. These paintings offer glimpses into life's vibrant tapestry woven across generations. Delve deeper into history with John Speed's Old County Map from 1611—each stroke telling tales untold until now. Witness Corfe Castle's dark past where Edward the Martyr met his tragic end at the hands of his stepmother Aelfthryth—a haunting engraving etched forever in our collective memory. As we stroll along Bournemouth Pier Approach captured elegantly by photographers centuries ago—we are transported back to an era when this coastal town thrived with its own unique charm.