Weymouth Museum Teas & Talks – Weymouth in the time of Thomas Fowell Buxton

This talk presented by Carl Whitehouse will look at how the town developed in the 1820’s and 1830’s and also what life was like for its inhabitants, including developments in education, health and justice.

Carl first came to Weymouth in 1964 to work at Weymouth and District Hospital, and later at Portwey Hospital.  He met his wife (the daughter of the then Rector of St. Mary’s) in Weymouth at that time.  He worked away in Zambia, Lewes and Manchester but always kept his connections with Weymouth.  On retiring he returned to live here in 2004 where he has been involved in St. Mary’s Church and in organisations such as the Thomas Fowell Buxton Society.

The talk will be held in Hope United Reformed Church at 8 Trinity Street.  Tea & biscuits will be served from 2pm and the talk will begin at 2.30pm.

Tickets will be available on the door and are £2.00 for members of the Friends and £3.00 for visitors. (Exact change would be appreciated, if possible).