Category: Book Corner

Local talent and brilliant books

Everyone knows The BV is awash with talent. But these five contributors have all produced gift-worthy books we can’t help but shout about We’re always...

Can Deepest Books hit their £111,000 charity goal?

Deepest Books, renowned for celebrating the rich heritage of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset, is nearing its ambitious goal of raising £111,000 for local charities...

Dorset’s links to London’s Science Secrets

Discover London’s hidden science gems with Rachael Rowe’s new guidebook to offbeat sites perfect for curious minds and history lovers If you’re looking for something...

From the South Coast to the Deep South in search of the real Elvis

Dorset author Lorraine Gibson takes a Memphis journey as she explores Elvis Presley’s life through his iconic – and shocking – fashion A really comprehensive...

Local author triumphs at glittering UK Sports Book Awards

Sam Peters wins Best Sports Writing Award for his acclaimed book Concussed, an impactful investigation into sports brain injuries Local author and former journalist Sam...

Wimborne Minster through time

A final tribute: Roger Guttridge’s last literary journey as his words and Barry Cuff’s images take us on a stroll through the town’s past My...

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Dorset’s master of strings

Dorset luthier Jeremy Walsh on listening to the wood, a double bass jigsaw, holding a $15m Stradivarius and Friday night rave music In his self-built...
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Sixpenny Handley | POSTCARDS FROM A DORSET COLLECTION

This month Barry Cuff has chosen two postcards from Sixpenny Handley, both sent in 1913, the year before the First World War began. Sent to...

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