William Barnes Merchandise
A selection, of William Barnes and Dorset related merchandise from postcards, books, and CDs

Dorset Dialect Trails Playing Cards
A unique set of playing cards celebrating the historic town of Dorchester and poet, William Barnes. Each card contains a visual reference to Dorchester and a Dorset dialect word.

The Bride Night Fire
Alan Chedzoy reads 23 Dorset Poems by William Barnes and Thomas Hardy, with songs performed by the Yetties

William Barnes Poems of the Seasons Postcards
Each card is beautifully illustrated with a dialect poem by William Barnes

William Barnes: 'My Orcha'd in Linden Lea' and other Poems
A selection of William Barnes poetry chosen and introduced by Alan Chedzoy published by the William Barnes Society

Beauty of Blackmore
Beauty of Blackmore is John Blackmore’s debut album.
See also
Dorset Dialect
"Inon-rwope"
Rope or string of onions
Society events

From 22/02/2021 until 22/02/2022
Starts 09:00
Barnes Night: A Celebration of the Life and Work of William Barnes
Starts 09:00
Barnes Night: A Celebration of the Life and Work of William Barnes

From 27/03/2021 until 27/03/2022
Starts 09:00
A Dorset Spring through the Poetry of William Barnes
Starts 09:00
A Dorset Spring through the Poetry of William Barnes

From 01/08/2021 until 31/12/2022
Starts 00:00
William Barnes Harvest Celebration
Starts 00:00
William Barnes Harvest Celebration

From 01/12/2021 until 31/12/2021
Starts 10:00
KEEPEN UP O' CHRIS'MAS
Starts 10:00
KEEPEN UP O' CHRIS'MAS

From 01/01/2022 until 01/05/2022
18:30 till 20:00
'A Dorset Year: the poetry and prose of William Barnes and Thomas Hardy'
18:30 till 20:00
'A Dorset Year: the poetry and prose of William Barnes and Thomas Hardy'