ASTRONAUT Tim Peake has called on Dorset people to share their memories of the moon landings, which took place 50 years ago this summer.

He's supporting a move by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to collect and share people's memories of this momentous event.

"The 1969 Apollo 11 Moon landing was not just a pivotal moment in space exploration, but a defining moment for humanity," he said. "Whether you were too young to witness the first footsteps on the Moon, or old enough to see it for yourself, the Moon landing has inspired so many people over the past fifty years."

The campaign is intended not only to unearth fascinating first-hand memories but to explore how the Moon landings touched almost every aspect of popular culture, from cinema and art, to literature and music.

Memories will be curated and shared with the public on 20 July 2019, marking 50 years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon.

Entries could include a grainy photograph of a family huddled around an early television to watch this iconic moment; a scrapbook of newspaper cuttings from July 1969; or a personal account of how the Moon landing has shaped a work of art or led to a lifelong passion for science fiction.

People will be able to submit their memories and personal stories via moonlandingmemories.com and are being encouraged to share them via social media using the hashtag #MoonMemories.

*And please don't forget to share your pictures and memories with newsdesk@bournemouthecho.co.uk