Photography

Dorset Museum started collecting photographs late in the 19th century. Images in the archive date from the earliest days of photography to today. Around 50,000 prints, 20,000 negatives, 12,000 slides and 5,000 glass plates in the collection give us insights into lifestyles, occupations and traditions around the region over time.  Significant photographers featured in the archive include Harry Pouncy, Francis Frith and Charles Cornish-Browne.

Burt Stuart milking on Edgar Hawkins’ farm at Burton Bradstock

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May 12, 2021

Milking, Burton Bradstock

Taken by M. H. Ouseley…

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Milking in a West Stafford farmyard

Photography

May 12, 2021

Milking in farmyard, West Stafford

Pouncy Collection…

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Fred Kerley transfers a milk churn from his cart to the Lenthall’s at Manor Farm, Burton Bradstock

Photography

May 11, 2021

Hauling Milk at Manor Farm, Burton Bradstock

Taken by M. H. Ouseley…

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Pigs and dairy cattle in the yard at West Stafford

Photography

May 11, 2021

Pigs and dairy cattle in the yard at West Stafford

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Bob Legg milking at Manor Farm, Burton Bradstock

Photography

May 11, 2021

Milking at Manor Farm, Burton Bradstock

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