Villains, Victims and Tragedies: Stories from the Dorset Assizes Brian Bates Historian and Author As the Assize town for the county Dorchester Gaol held those accused of all kinds of crime, from pickpockets to murders. This talk tells some of the fascinating stories of those awaiting imprisonment or the gallows. Book tickets on our website: www.shirehalldorset.org/... See more >