Memorials of Old Dorset

A richly illustrated tribute to Dorset’s rolling downs, cliff‑tossed coast and quiet villages, this volume weaves together natural beauty and centuries of human story. The project began with the diligent Reverend Thomas Perkins, whose deep affection for the county shaped its early chapters, and was lovingly completed by his colleague, the Reverend Herbert Pentin, after Perkins’ untimely death. Their combined scholarship invites listeners to walk the same lanes and hear the same sea‑winds that inspired generations of poets and travelers.

The book surveys the county from its ancient barrows and Roman forts to the soaring spires of Sherborne, Milton and Wimborne minsters, and the hidden charms of parish churches and memorial brasses. Interwoven essays explore historic towns, notable manor houses, literary links and even local folklore of witches and superstitions. Accompanied by water‑colour sketches, photographs and careful maps, the narrative offers a vivid, accessible portrait that brings Dorset’s past vividly to life.