Welcome to Charmouth Local History Society

The Charmouth Local History Society

What has Charmouth been like in the past?

The society has a large collection of documents, photographs and objects which have been donated to us. These show that our relatively small village has a very wide and rich history, ranging from visits by royalty or the author Jane Austen to interesting old characters, charities, amazing buildings and even the last duel in England!

We want to use this collection to interest and intrigue people of all ages who live in Charmouth or have connections with the local area or are visitors to Charmouth.

A New Version of the Free Charmouth History Trail Leaflet is available to download

We have updated the free Charmouth History Trail leaflet and it is available to download here.

The full 24-page booklet is available from the society and outlets in the village at a cost of £2.00. The Charmouth History Trail is also available on your mobile phone, tablet or PC as an interactive Google Earth page here

Interested in joining us?
You can now join online

It’s the pits!
An exciting event, the Big Garden Dig is coming in 2025! Would you like the opportunity to contribute with a small archaeological pit in your garden? Watch out for more news or join CLHS to receive the November Newsletter with all the details.

Save the date!
We are pleased to announce that the postponed trip to Athelhampton Manor will now take place on Tuesday 6 May 2025. We will send a booking form to Members early in 2025 but for now please save the date if you are interested.

Missed the talk?
If you missed the most excellent talk, Charmouth in Elizabethan times, by Neil Mattingly, the good news is, it is now available on line here, Part 1 and Part 2

Book Launch:

The “Charmouth – 100 Years ago” is available in NISA and Morgans in Charmouth at £7.99. and online at CLHS online store price £12 which includes UK mainland postage.

Limited first edition!