About the Society
Founded in 1983, the society exists to enable its members to share fellowship and pleasure in the life and work of William Barnes.
Its membership includes scholars and laymen, those chiefly interested in poetry and others who drawn by his connection with Dorset history and dialect.
The Society organises readings, lectures and walks in William Barnes country.
See also
Dorset Dialect
"Battenbuoard"
A tool for tamping thatch on a roof
Society events
On 11/07/2019
10:00 till 16:15
Historic Church Tours 2019 - Dorset Inspirations
10:00 till 16:15
Historic Church Tours 2019 - Dorset Inspirations
On 13/07/2019
12:30 till 17:00
Yetminster Street Fair
12:30 till 17:00
Yetminster Street Fair
On 25/08/2019
12:00 till 15:30
William Barnes at Stock Gaylard Oak Fair 2018
12:00 till 15:30
William Barnes at Stock Gaylard Oak Fair 2018
On 21/09/2019
14:30 till 16:00
Celebrating William Barnes with Tim Laycock and Friends
14:30 till 16:00
Celebrating William Barnes with Tim Laycock and Friends
On 06/10/2019
10:30 till 12:00
Morning Service of Remembrance at St Peters, Dorchester
10:30 till 12:00
Morning Service of Remembrance at St Peters, Dorchester
On 15/10/2019
19:00 till 21:00
2018 Annual General Meeting of the William Barnes Society
19:00 till 21:00
2018 Annual General Meeting of the William Barnes Society