Archivist and Newsletter Editor, Blandford Museum
Blandford Museum volunteer since 1997: shop manager (1998 to 2003); newsletter editor (since 2003); talks organiser for Museum/Civic Soc. (1998 to 2006), talks organiser for Museum AGM and Solly Lecture (since 2000), and archivist (since 2005).
Occupations before retirement: Entomologist (Infestation Control Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Food)1951 to 1957; full-time wife & mother, three sons 1958 to 1966; O-level and A-level Biology teacher in Leicester Secondary Schools and adult evening classes 1966 to 1986.
Leisure interests: family history and local history, (formerly also bookbinding and patchwork). Since 1990, Blandford names and town history (also Dorset in general).
Mrs. Pam Le Bas is always pleased to receive enquiries about, or additions to, our archives (especially people and buildings).
Pam Le Bas p.m.lebas@btinternet.com
Archives organisation (These are filed under the following main subjects):
Villages
Borough and civic matters
Churches and chapels
Family names
Trade directories and census records
Trades, services and industries
Large houses and hotels
Mediaeval, Monastic and Manorial history
Leisure and Sport
Art and Design
Maps
Photographs
Old newspapers
Deeds and documents
Family bibles and albums
Special topics
Special research projects
The Great 1731 fire
Blandford Camp
Somerset & Dorset Railway
Canal
Floods
Reference and research aids
Collectors’ and antiques guides
Local history books etc.
Local interest magazines
